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Once Upon A Child
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Once Upon A Child |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Once upon a child, The world was freed from sin, In a lowly stable, Born in Jerusalem. This child was born of Mary, Conceived only of God's breath, His life was so miraculous, Even in his death. He gave sight unto the blinded, Fed the hungry-clothed the poor, Gave wisdom to the simple minded, Taught us what our lives are for. I think that's what God intended, For us to do on Christmas day, Give of ourselves and spread some joy, To those in a "needing" way. Think of what you have, And of those that have much less, Give from your heart this Christmas day, You'll truly feel blessed. Remember the true meaning, Not the gifts all stacked in piles, The reason there's a Christmas; There was "Once Upon A Child." |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
This is wonderful - and I love the meaning of your message. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
An incredibly beautiful poem, dear friend... and a poignant plea we all should heed to remember what Christmas is all about. Very well done!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is my favorite from your pen, it's beautiful! (though there are probably many that you wrote before I came to Passions and would love as much) I love the title of this poem. I think it will always stay with me. Liz |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for this glimpse into the soul of a loving poet!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I like 'the softer side of Toe. This is just wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and those you love. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
All right - You're absolutely right... We need to appreciate what we have...and I do.... So I need not to get miffed at Cassandra because she's misplaced the baby Jesus and Mary from my creche... They'll show up before Christmas, Right???...  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful one Toerag |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good heartfelt emotion, Toe. It hard to believe that a mind that could produce this also berates me and heaps abuse on me unmercifully without cause. 'Tis a mystery of life for sure. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
So this is the masterpiece you told me about! Toe, I think it's excellent!!! You've said it all right here. This is a keeper indeed and I will print this out and save this one!! I love the ending! Very Merry Christmas buddy!! God Bless You! ~hugs~ <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is absolutely wonderful, Mr. Toe! I'm going to keep my mind on this. It is a holiday stress reducer! Thank you! Denise |
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cooljust New Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 6 |
I'm new here, and I've alot of really good work, but you have raised the bar not only because of the words but the meaning gives us all something to think about. Like my grandmother used to say, "Keep Christ in Christmas." Justin |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Toe, You got my attention with this one. One darn good poem, Bravo. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautiful poem Toe! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
I love your last 2 stanza ... ... Beautifully writen Old Man !! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Thank you all for the very nice replies... Balladeer...unmercifully?....A mystery?....You poor innocent guy.....Yea, guess I'll be nice to ya from now on.....then you'll really wonder about what's happened to this half/brain I've got.... |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Toe - come here and let me take your temperature! Are you feeling yourself lately? I didn't know you had it in you to write something so .....um......beautiful ! ROFL Seriously man, I always knew you had to have a NICE side - thought that was the half of your brain that was missing, but I see I was mistaken! I guess Christmas even makes the NAUGHTY boys be nice sometimes! Fabulous read, and I do think this deserves one more boost to the top! Hope some more read & enjoy! (Not that you need anymore replies! ) - - - If I can just touch you once, then I feel I have accomplished what I am called to do...- - pFF |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well, this was so good it has to go up one more time! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
really really nice, love this |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Beautiful piece! Beautiful message! A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Funny how we need to be reminded of the "True" meaning of Christmas. This brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful Thank You |
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starboards Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467longwood, florida |
The true meaning of christmas...nice job! Starboards ************************* "I wont look back, I wont regret, though it hurts like hell someday I will forget" ************************* |
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