Christmas Thoughts

Boughs of evergreens grace mantles above fireplaces.
Children await Santa Claus with smiles on their faces.
Beribboned wreaths are hung on many a front door,
but to me the spirit of Christmas means so much more.

The greatest gift was not found beneath a tinseled tree.
It was Jesus Christ, who gave up his life for you and me.
Humbly born, he was laid upon a bed of straw in a stall.
God gifted us His only begotten son to give hope to us all.

A present so very precious, one that we can never repay.
He bestowed on us a Savior, the babe born Christmas Day.
We must always hold dear to how much we are blessed,
as we sing 'Joy to the World' when our love is expressed.

We fill our churches with candles, admiring their glow.
As moonlight shines across white fields of fallen snow,
we pray, giving thanks to God, remembering to be meek,
for it's our Father's divine favor that we reverently seek.

Christmas is a time for Christians to celebrate and rejoice,
praising the Lord in lyrical hymns raised in adoring voice.
With myriads of Angels in chorus, let us worship and sing,
"All glory to God," as the bells from church steeples ring.

The true Christmas spirit is not gifts with huge price tags
or new toys for children that fill too many shopping bags.
It should proclaim "peace on earth, good will toward men."
So, to this end we pray to God in the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Date: 11/27/2022 2:01:00 PM
Jenna, truly the spirit of a baby boy born in a stable lives in your words and in your heart. It can be seen so clearly in your words. Best wishes for the contest. Christmas blessings to you.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/27/2022 6:09:00 PM
Not on the winning list, Sam, but thanks for your kind comments.
Date: 11/20/2022 7:46:00 PM
Merry Xmas, JL. Lovely prayer/poem. ~;o)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/26/2022 3:07:00 AM
Thank you very much, Arlo.
Date: 11/20/2022 7:37:00 PM
So beautifully written, Jenna ! The poem fills us with joy and a rare peace, the peace of Christmas descends down. All the best in the contest!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/26/2022 3:07:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa, for your kind thoughts.
Date: 11/20/2022 1:28:00 PM
A fav for me Jenna. The message of the true meaning of Christmas so clear in such beautifully rhymed and flowing words! Linda
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/26/2022 3:06:00 AM
Well, thank you very much, Linda.
Date: 11/20/2022 11:53:00 AM
Love this Jenna, so well composed capturing the real meaning of Christmas. Sad really that many haven't a clue why Christmas is celebrated and just get drunk and overeat. Best of luck with this gem. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/20/2022 12:14:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. Your reviews are always so supportive and I value each one.
Date: 11/20/2022 8:57:00 AM
Wow Jenna that is truly beautiful. You are so right. God bless us every one. You are Rolling.Stay Creative.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/20/2022 12:13:00 PM
Hello and thanks for your kind remarks.
Date: 11/20/2022 8:55:00 AM
Exceptional, Jenna. Simply superb. I see this at the top of the winner's list.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/20/2022 12:12:00 PM
Thank you for always encouraging me with your comments, Milt.
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