A Forgotten Box

He, the Master of all living beings, wonders why he’s been shut out. It is the free will He gave us at birth that allows us to block out His intentions. Jesus came to Earth as a Savior, born in a manger’s tiny crib. It’s His birth we celebrate on Christmas Day, but the meaning of this holiday is hidden by plastic trees with glittering lights, designed to make each heart feel bright. But it doesn’t work, does it? The gifts, the stress, the obligations come around each year in December. When we take Christ out of Christmas, we stow Jesus away in a forgotten box
*Entry for Curtis’s contest
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Arno Avatar
December 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Congratulations on your win :) Jon
Devnath  Avatar
December 26, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Congratulation on your supper win. bl
Kendrick Avatar
December 25, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Pettit Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Excellent write Carolyn. Congratulations on winning with it in the contest.
Haick Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Congratulations on your Ist Place win in the contest, Carolyn! A well written entry for the contest! Check your email! Much love, Annalise
Brown Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations Carolyn. Love, Carol Happy Holidays
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations x
Horsman Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM
excellent winner Carolyn, you are so right here, your words are truly powerful. Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for your support since being here on soup. harry
Johnson Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 10:57 PM
dollars take away the shine, of Gods son Jesus some of the time, so santa don't come here, no tree to light, no fear, solo here 4 some... merry christmas....
Merryman Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Congrats on a well-deserved win, Carolyn. Kim
Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM
This is EXCELLENT, CArolyn. One of your very best. FAVE. and congrats.
Horne Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Yes, indeed - powerful piece, Carolyn
Song Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Amen, Carolyn. I completely agree and love Christ right smack dab in the middle of Christmas. Love, Gwendolen
Austin Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Everyone living should celebrate the birth of Jesus, whether Christian, Jew, muslim, whatever the faith. How could anyone question the sincerity and the truth of his preachings? But man is self-serving, and so long as man is self-serving, Jesus will still suffer on the cross. Luck in the contest. Love, daver
Neels Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM
The sad reality of what Christmas has become.. could not agree more with you in this write Carolyn.. All the best with this gem.. love Wilma
Johnson Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Another winner Carolyn and so very true. Good luck. Love, Joyce
Merryman Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM
A sad but true commentary on the world today. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn. Kim
Dufresne Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Awesome, Carolyn. Thanks for saying it out loud. The world needs to slow down a bit and realize what the problem really is and therein it does lie. Christ is the great Light shed on a darkened world ... and the darkness knew Him not...." Thank you for sharing your thoughts and poem Carolyn
Sivey Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Yes, sadly this poem is so true. I wish everyone could understand and keep Christ in their hearts and know he's the reason for Christmas. I have all those traditions that are part of Christmas but I also take the time here to remember for whom this season is for! Everything is so much brighter and better when you do. Thank you for the great reminder of the reason for the season(also a Christmas cliche!)! Awesome Work!! You'll do well in the contest I'm sure!
Johnson Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Well done Carolyn and much truth here. I'm afraid Jesus has bee packed away. Should e a winner. Love, Joyce
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