Choirs Sang In Ardent Voice

In dawn's aura, mountains glistened with snow. Rooster's crowing proclaimed the break of day. December's frosty winds began to blow as clouds shadowed a sullen shade of gray, and serpentine ripples flowed on the bay. Dimmed were rays of light from the sallow sun when for a while its beams had gone astray. Gusts of wind on this Christmas Eve were spun, blustering and blowing grim clouds away. 'Twas time to celebrate Jesus' birthday. Christmas morning folks gathered to rejoice. for the Saviour born to erase sin's stain. Choirs sang like angels in one ardent voice, hymns honoring the infant in refrain. Over God's Kingdom, His Son shall ere reign. On that Holy Night, when stars were shining, swaddled in His mother's arms was a child. The world no more lay in error pining* for God and sinners would be reconciled through the Christ child's life so tender and mild.** December 13, 2022 A Christmas Special Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet *Lyrics from 'O Holy Night' **Lyrics from 'Silent Night'
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Cunningham Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 1:24 AM
I don't know how I missed this gem Jenna, no 6 on the best poems list. They've got something right. Tom
Logan Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Thank you for the info, Tom. You miss very few, and now you haven't missed this one. ;)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Wow! Wow!Wow! Wow! Wow! A fave for me.
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Thank you, Caren.
Watt Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 10:17 AM
I love the carols and hymns of Christmas and I truly enjoyed reading your merging of their messages with the winter imagery and reverential musings of Christ's birth. An absolute delight and a Fav, my friend. Congrats for your win and joy of the season to you ~ John
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Thanks so much, John.
Agustin Avatar
December 31, 2022 at 4:50 AM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Thank you.
Fowler Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Your poems are always full of brilliant imagery Jenna. Very vidid writing! Congratulations on your win! :)
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:40 AM
thanks.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. Hope you had a Blessed Christmas. Happy New Year 2023 with blessings...............
Logan Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 11:27 PM
Thanks a lot.
Kendrick Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations on this winning work in Emile contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Thank you.
Pinet Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations Jenna! Your poem has risen to the top podium, coming in at "Second Place" in my “A Christmas Special,” poetry contest; well done, my friend.
Pinet Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Jenna, I'm so pleased to see that you are back on PoetrySoup. You may contact me through Soup mail about your prize for this win, you are still entitled to it and I would be pleased to send you a copy of one of my books, my friend, Emile.
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Thanks so much, Emile. Couldn't thank you at the time of judging.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 7:33 PM
"for God and sinners would be reconciled" Love all of it but especially this part.
Logan Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Thanks, Caren.
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