Christmas

Softest pack for swaddling,
Mary's blood rich swollen womb cradles Christ,
embryo wrapped grace of God.

Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright, December 19, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Callus Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Love this unique take, Faye; truly leaves an impact on the reader (and on the judge)! ~ Congratulations on this high flying win. ~ All the best for Christmas and the New Year. Blessings. // paul
Godwin Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 2:22 PM
Congratulations. Truly 16 words of impact ... CayCay
Canerdy Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 1:31 PM
Powerful, reverent, and beautiful, Faye. Congratulations! Janice
Haight Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 1:27 PM
Just amazing where you took this, Faye. Great impact indeed! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! Hugs, Sandra
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December 20, 2015 at 10:54 AM
Faye, a wonderful win. SKAT
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December 20, 2015 at 5:41 AM
what a unique way of handling the theme, faye... big congrats and thanks for being part of my contest!..huggs
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December 19, 2015 at 6:36 PM
such power with so few words....misunderstood only by those who are disturbed....because how could anyone not deny the truth....Just Call His Name If You Ever Need Proof....;)
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