John Rhinem Poet I do not know?

~ Bethlehem ~

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse....'
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'Tis the season for the yules of good tidings

For soon is the day in which we celebrate 

The birth of Our Lord....

Whom laid in a manger beneath the smiling stars

As the Angels rejoiced from near and afar

While as the sheperds they came

And the wise men brought gifts

Of gold and myrrh, and frankincence

But the babies eyes, they just gazed into the night

As His mother Mary, she pondered such light....

For how could this be that a virgin bore child

Which Gabriel the mighty, had promised with a smile

The savior of the world, amid the fruit of her womb

To bring salvation to all, before entering His tomb....

For the baby He knew, his forth coming plight

His purpose, the promise, from His Father on high!

And 'tis the season that we soon celebrate this day

As our hearts look toward the heaven

Our souls, knowing the way....

Exchanging gifts and songs of praise

Smiles upon faces, and love unrestrained

Amid a world that is darkened

We adorn these trees that we've made

With colorful lights that glisten

And hopes of salvation, that shall never abate!

For today unto us 'A King is Born'~

Forever removing the death, by the curtain torn....

Within a small manger, amid the town Bethlehem

The eyes of an infant, and the joys of all man?

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

Rejoicing in the silence and knowing inside

The womb of Elizabeth.... 

Where John the baptist, he lept with delight!

While as the Angels proclaimed, unto all of this life

Glory unto God, and good will, before all of their eyes~

As this child named Jesus, He never cried....

This prince, the king...."The King of All Tides"

Merry Christmas unto all, and to all, a blessed night!

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                            ~ Bethlehem ~
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Mc Mc December 31, 2008 at 3:32 AM god Bless- many toughts circling thru my head!! all the best- thanks for sharing this!! (and these below a pure delight too!) Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Rejoicing in the silence and knowing inside The womb of Elizabeth.... Where John the baptist, he lept with delight!

Debbie Guzzi December 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM I posed the ques. re. God's Side so the reader would ponder the correctness of the concept that God would be on anyones side. God is on everyone's side. God doesn't take sides Man does. As to the raising of the dead, I believe in reincarnation. I believe all things are reprocessed and born again. I kind of feel as if mankind is part of God's neuralogical network. LOL So yes I feel God "raises us" "We are stardust" As to epicureanism every moment that isn't cherished is a wasted gift.

Debbie Guzzi December 12, 2008 at 1:52 PM All of the above is a miracle if it happened. If it didn't happen the concept was still sent from God to give people an example of the highest possible use of a lifetime. Now, to your questions re:God's Voice. To me God is a comiconsciousness. God encomposes all; all good& bad; these are mortal consepts and do not apply. Life is a lesson as well as a gift. To me the body of God encompasses all that is Universes till the end of endless space. Each creation within God's body is a part of God.cont.

Christopher Higgins December 9, 2008 at 5:26 AM Birth of christ...enough said.

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Derrick Burton December 7, 2008 at 10:07 AM beautiful chrismas nothing like it, great poem about the birth of christ.

Ann Anderson December 7, 2008 at 9:39 AM So many wonderful comments John and truely deserved, you share and spread his word, he surely gave blessings to you, keep the faith always, with love Ann.

Diane Christian December 7, 2008 at 7:13 AM awww just beautiful written, the king of all kings Amen to this John and thanks for all your feed back on my poems, James has not wrote any latley but dont worry he does not mind a simple mistake my small group leader is called peter but for about a month i called him paul by mistake untill i knew him fully, I don't know why but it is easy to be mistaken and you have so many friends and people who love you on soup so its difficult to always remember us all, anyway take care God bless Love diane

Robin L. Gass December 6, 2008 at 8:48 PM John this is a most beautiful write. It made me think of this passage Luke 2:8-14 (one of my favorites). Thank you for sharing this lovely and inspirational write. Love Robin

Michelle Mac Donald December 6, 2008 at 6:30 PM Hey to you, John!:) This feel joyous, but also fills the reader with a sense of serenity. The true meaning of Christmas that often gets buried under mounds of tinsel and gift wrap. Not that this isn't good, but I think we might take moments to feel the essense of this holiday. Most do though.:) This piece radiates peace, John. Wishing you and yours the best...God bless!!! love to you, Mikki

Kristin Reynolds December 6, 2008 at 1:07 PM This is filled with beauty, love, faith, and the true meaning of Jesus' love and light. God bless you this Christmas and always, Merry Christmas!!! Kristin

Michael Torres December 6, 2008 at 12:57 PM John this is so beautiful and warm full of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. Only you my brother could have so skillfuly written this John. It is one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece in Jesus's honor. I love this will make a copy for all my family and church friend's. God bless you John Rhinem and your special family in Christ. Christ love to you Michael

Michaela Payne December 6, 2008 at 11:17 AM This is wonderful john, this is what Christmas is about :) Blessings, ~Michaela~

Carrie Richards December 6, 2008 at 6:39 AM So beautiful is the story of Christmas...and how beautiful is your poem, John! We need to remember in this busy season, the true meaning...the true miracle. God Bless! Carrie April 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM Smile, Yesss My Love, Do Remember Darling * Love, John!:) ˜

Laurie Ginn December 6, 2008 at 5:14 AM back in the direction of life and love. In Christ. Laurie

Laurie Ginn December 6, 2008 at 5:13 AM John I havent been in the Christmas mood this year. It's been a bit hard lately. Reading your poem reminds me that its not about the trees and the shopping, and the stuff that bogs you down. It a celebration of how much God loves us and calls us to praise and be thankful for the gift that He gave. I usually can't wait to put up the tree but this year I think I will just put up the creche. I want to be totally focused on why I live and for whom I live. Thank you dear man for pointing me back

Michael Jordan December 6, 2008 at 4:23 AM John I for one am very glad that you reposted this poem because it is simply beautiful, moving and it tells the story of Christmas so well - Very beautiful John - I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas John - God Bless you brother, MJ