Christmas Gifts

a sonnet/acrostic

C	Commemorations of a Savior’s birth 
H	have always been a focus and a blur.
R	Recalling cost which does not count for worth,
I	I mention gold and frankincense and myrrh.
S	Sophisticates who give, have other views
T	than Bible talk of God who gave His Son. 
M	Most presents represent affection’s muse,
A	appreciation for what someone’s done. 
S	Some suave suggestions for a diff’rent gift:
	
G	Give one anonymous surprise – a toy,
I	Invite outsiders over, snub your thrift,
F	Forget the clock and focus on the joy. 
T	This Christmas, aim to give yourself away
S	Spend time on those who need you every day. 

written 16 December 2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 12/26/2015 7:57:00 PM
Reason, congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! Such a lovely Sonnet/Acrostic that presents the real meaning of Christmas in such smooth and flowing lines. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/25/2015 2:32:00 PM
Reason, Congratulations on your win :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT
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Date: 12/25/2015 6:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. This is a wonderful poem and I fully enjoyed reading. God bless and Merry Christmas!!!!
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Date: 12/24/2015 8:21:00 PM
Congrats on your win Reason. Merry Christmas.
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Date: 12/25/2015 5:24:00 AM
Thanks, Rob, appreciate your comment and I return the Merry Christmas greeting as we celebrate the birth of the Christ.
Date: 12/24/2015 5:50:00 PM
A wonderful message and win in this challenging contest Reason! Big congratulations on this first place deserving placement. Cheers, Connie
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Date: 12/24/2015 7:56:00 PM
Thank you, Connie, for the encouraging remarks.
Date: 12/24/2015 5:20:00 PM
Congratulation on 1st place win with this well-written inspirational sonnet/acrostic poem!
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Date: 12/24/2015 7:57:00 PM
Thanks, Susan. I am glad for the read and the comment.
Date: 12/24/2015 4:14:00 PM
Wow, you had 14 out of 15 points with me based on all my criteria, Reason. Nobody else had that many! So you were my clear winner. A very intelligent and well written sonnet! Congrats.
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Date: 12/24/2015 7:56:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea, for the contest and for the honor of a first place win. I appreciate the positive encouraging comment. Have yourself a Merry Christmas tomorrow and a pleasant weekend.
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