Christmas

Christmas

Christmas comes in long nights of winter
Honoring a child born so long ago
Restoring hope for peace on earth
In angel’s songs and shepherds bowed low
Sleeping child upon the hay
Taking Bethlehem by surprise
Magi from afar revere the new king
A humble child born before our eyes
Simple rhyme celebrates all that we treasure when days grow long with winter weather.
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Fowler Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Nice acrostic Sam. You tell the tale so well - not so simple with this form. Just lovely, every word. Congratulations! :)
Evans Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 1:48 PM
The REAL meaning of Christmas in very solemn way of welcoming Him... Wonderful! Happy Holidays, Sam!
Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Congrats, Sam. I enjoyed your use of the acrostic form here.
Labyrinth Avatar
August 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM
The fact is He did arrive, and lived His life leading us is solid; we who believe, understand he is always walking with us and we will meet him face-to-face eventually, when that time comes. He is probably the most prophetic poet out of the lot.
Kauffman Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 1:59 PM
Hi Lady L! Please forgive my delay in answering your wonderful message - way behind due to company and other pressing things! I really like your perception that Jesus is the "most prophetic poet!" We are truly blessed that the Word became flesh, lived with us, taught us and loved us in the way no other person could with the parting gift of the promise of eternal life! I am so glad you found this little acrostic. It is one of my favorites! I love writing about Christmas! Sending you many blessings!
Bangalee Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:41 AM
really a beautiful Christmas poem; I enjoyed it
Watt Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 7:10 PM
Beautiful and reverent write about a day and a Savior worth celebrating. Love the acrostic and the rhymes. "Taking Bethlehem by surprise". Hugs ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Hi my friend. I love acrostics and this theme just got the creative juices flowing. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Jesus' birth. Thank you!
Gauthier Avatar
August 20, 2019 at 8:22 PM
Lovely, Sam.
Kauffman Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 4:42 PM
Thank you Line. Love writing acrostic poems.
Andresen Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 2:59 AM
- Congratulations on your win in Acrostic Word Play Contest, Sam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kauffman Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 4:43 PM
Hi Anne-Lise, Thank you. I love writing acrostics. Learned about them in 5th grade from one of my favorite teachers.
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