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Baby Jesus

swaddled under star, light of the world inhabits his created world. thirty years of privacy, three years for mankind to see. Mary hushes him in his manger cradle bed. Joseph with world on shoulders listens to angels in dreams. voyage with his family. fed by him, by her he’s fed. she’d give him words, he’s THE word. a fulfilled promise not just to Israel, hence for all of humanity. a bed of straw, sleeps. what does the Christ babe dream of or do his dreams fly? answers to generations... turning water into wine... protected in mother’s arms. her protection, salvation. gifts brought to him, he’s the gift. shepherds the first to bow down. shall shepherds lead us in praise? 12/23/2020

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Date: 12/25/2020 12:17:00 PM
I think shepherds often lead us in praise. Glad you do too
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/25/2020 7:39:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 12/24/2020 2:18:00 AM
Lovely Tankas, so spiritual. ~~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/24/2020 6:36:00 AM
Thank you, Victor. I am always humbled and honored to write for the Lord.
Date: 12/23/2020 11:30:00 PM
Wow, love the Tanka form, Kim, and you give us 5 in a row, everyone of importance, and real issues so needed today. Happy christmas to you and your family, all the best for 2021. Stay Safe..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/24/2020 6:37:00 AM
Merry Christmas, Harry! God bless you with health and all good things!

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