Bless the Beasts

on that holy night
at the stable    Mary    Babe
Joseph     three wise men
shepherds    having left their flocks
from miles around    ANIMALS
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Merry Christmas all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Maverick Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 7:35 PM
Hello Daver, a soothing piece for me to read, I chose it from its title; and yet we are not far from His recognition time..' God Bless..'
A  Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 9:43 PM
I most enjoy reading this excellent piece of work . Thanks for your second comment on ''ants''......KEEP THE GOOD TANKA POETRY COMMING....
Toran Avatar
January 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM
A rating of 7 ain't high enough! This deserves at least a ten! An excellent Christmas tanka. Thanks for sharing!---Milt
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Never wrote a tanka, but this is cute! Merry Christmas! andrea
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Very nice, Daver.
Dufresne Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Bless the beasts indeed,,Daver. Thank you for your apparently well qualified remark on Retired Romance! : ) -Robert
Kendrick Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Interesting write in this one. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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December 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Merry Christmas to you to Daver! You have me smiling. What can be better for the season. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
George   Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 1:34 PM
You crack me up, Daver....I needed that. Best Christmas present so far. I love animals! That painted such a vivid picture in my mind and I can't get it out. Can't stop laughing. Love, Lainie
Freeman Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 12:26 PM
I Love this Daver. The really Good life, I believe, only begins after we meet the Maker. However, I am convienced we can meet Him to a large degree, while here, improving our lives by his workable system of Love, itself. Thanks so much for coming aboard, I look forward to working together. Sincerely, Moses
Shango Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Thanks and thanks again, may your loving soul be richly bless and filled with Christmas cheer.
Devonshire Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM
LOL -- I love the "BIG GRUMPY" fella! Just read your message. Thanks, my dear.
Haick Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Wonderful Tanka, Daver. Thank you for sharing this with us this Holy Season. A blessed Merry Christmas to you too! Peace and love, Audrey
Goff Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 7:43 PM
yes, I too love my Mom's ancient Nativity Scene she lovingly puts on display each Xmas.... new pieces come and go... one year we couldn't find Baby Jesus! boy oh boy! talk about a frenzy! one of the littles had been playing with Him and we found Him tucked away peacefully with the other toys! thanks Daver! much fun! and thanks for your comments! jimbo
Richards Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Love this quite charming poem for Christmas, dear Daver. You do make me smile! Merry Christmas to you too! ~ Love, Carrie
Guzzi Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM
smile..you know I thought from your verses you were in your 20's..really! Young at heart! Light & love
Lokken Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Yes, the beasts are an important part, too. Very wise to tribute them. Best wishes, Sara
Devonshire Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 8:14 AM
My nativity scene would not be complete without the Wise Men's camels, the shepherd's sheep and the manger's donkey. The "beasts" were blessed to be part of one of the greatest events to influence our world, Daver. This is a blessed write and I wish you a very Merry Christmas! Much love, Carolyn
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