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In recent years it seems Christ has been removed from the Christmas season. I have no desire to restrict anyone's faith. I do however wish to joyously and openly express my own faith.

I choose to celebrate the Savior's Birth. A day of happiness, a day of worth. I sometimes worry, it will disappear. Christianity, is not welcome here. I know my faith is not the only one. When it's mentioned conversation is done. We are just talking why is there such fear. Christianity is not welcome here. There was a time, when at school we could pray. A distant memory from yesterday. Christ has been removed, from holiday cheer. Christianity is not welcome here. I think you should celebrate in your way. Everyone should have there own special day. When I'm restricted, it brings on a tear. Christianity is not welcome here. Contest:Season of Lights, Delights and enlightenment: Global Community.

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Eve Roper

Date: 9/7/2015 10:45:00 AM

Love this, Rick, my feelings are mutual, Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/7/2015 11:06:00 AM

Thanks Eve.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/9/2013 4:17:00 PM

Great faith based winning work..Congrats on your win..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/7/2015 11:07:00 AM

Thanks Sara.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/8/2013 4:57:00 PM

Richard, a nice SEASON OF LIGHTS a nice & warm CONGRATULATIONS, with your win is a DELIGHT & ENLIGHTENMENT in OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY (contest)... keep up the good work... always~PD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/7/2015 11:07:00 AM

A belated thanks Linda.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/3/2013 4:51:00 PM

It is very sad that Christ has been taken out of Christmas in so many places. Congratulations on your win Richard and I am proud to share a placement with you. Thank you for your kind comments . Love, Joyce

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2013 5:55:00 PM

Thanks Joyce.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 1/3/2013 4:48:00 PM

Congrats on you big win too Richard :D

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2013 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Yanny, hugs Rick

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/3/2013 10:17:00 AM

every culture and country celebrates it differently and by all means, the ORIGINAL intent of it should never be looked down on or restricted. I love your kyrielle, and a big congrats for your win.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2013 10:43:00 AM

Thanks Andrea.

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 1/3/2013 9:52:00 AM

I see what you mean. I saw a sign that said "Keep Christ in Christmas" and I wondered if that was really possible. For many people, Christ and Christmas have nothing to do with each other. I am thankful though, that we live in a country where we can celebrate whatever and however we choose. I think it is important that everyone that agrees with this poem does something to share the good news of Christ's birth instead of being so gloomy. Otherwise they are only making our situation worse.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2013 10:44:00 AM

Good points Isaiah. Thanks for commenting.

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/16/2012 10:55:00 PM

This is a sad truth, Richard, unfortunately. My best wishes for the Winners' List with this excellent and relevant poem. Always, Annalise

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/16/2012 11:25:00 PM

Thanks. Appreciate your kind words.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/15/2012 4:17:00 PM

Great work expressing what is happening in our country..Thanks for stopping by..I see an X as crossing out Christ..A+ would be a cross..Your work reads like a winner to me..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2012 5:42:00 PM

Thanks Sara, i appreciate you stopping by.

Dan Kearley

Date: 12/14/2012 11:23:00 PM

Hey,hey..Richard..I feel you writing from the heart here.I'm with you there all the way. Nice write,and good luck in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2012 7:12:00 AM

Thanks, I am not expecting to be chosen this time. Not a lights and delights kind of poem but I felt it was important to write.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 12/14/2012 9:51:00 PM

Richard; I do like it. It is so sad that a handfull of people can have the power to change things. I myself am a true beliver of Christ. Thanks for sharing this with us. Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2012 7:13:00 AM

It's nice to be aquainted with a member of the family. Thanks for commenting.

The Situation

Date: 12/14/2012 10:33:00 AM

I have that problem also especially when it comes to discussing Dec.21st. I can't even get christians to discuss it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/14/2012 11:22:00 AM

You have my curiosity, what is the significance of Dec 21st???

Constance La France

Date: 12/14/2012 7:03:00 AM

Rick, this is a wonderful poem, I so enjoyed reading it, I like this form Kyreille very much, I must give it a try and best of luck in the contest. Constance

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/14/2012 7:17:00 AM

Thanks Constance, this is my first attempt at this style, not sure if I got it right.

Jack Ellison

Date: 12/14/2012 4:54:00 AM

Totally agree with you on this one my friend! Good luck and Merry Christmas... Jake

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/14/2012 6:57:00 AM

Merry Christmas to you as well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2012 10:45:00 PM

oh, and that was interesting what you told me about salvation army!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2012 10:44:00 PM

It's really too bad that people cannot respect how others choose to celebrate their holidays and if we want to say Merry Christmas, we should just say it!! Good one, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2012 10:49:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I wasn't sure if this poem was going to be offensive. Thanks for your comment.

Rollo West

Date: 12/13/2012 10:38:00 PM

Hi Richard, what a great write, and, sadly, so true. I agree with you 100% about what has evolved over time. Rollo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2012 10:49:00 PM

Thanks Rollo, always nice to hear from you.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 12/13/2012 8:36:00 AM

wow, why so dark? though the fact Christianity not welcomed explicitly but I positively believed that Christ is in every heart who missed him in deep, and I positively believed people still have their own Christianity through their own way :) - Hug, Yanny PS: Still brainstorming and be prepare for entering your magical contest :D

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2012 9:36:00 AM

Hi Yanny, not my intention to be dark, our society used to embrace our Christian heritage, it seems as time goes on it is no longer Merry Christmas but rather Happy Holidays. I have no desire to have people of other faiths change how they celebrate their Holidays, I am sad to see our holiday being eroded for the purpose of political correctness.