Reason A. Poteet Poet Narrative

Christmas Treasure

entry for  Old Christmas Poem Contest by Constance LaFrance

 "Christmas treasure?  A baby's worth is so complex
God can use all those things we'd mark off with an " X ".  by Poet


Twas the night before Christmas, the manger's convinced,
it stands ready to cradle a Savior and Prince.
The no vacancy sign caused men's wonder and doubt,
manger's role is a pivot. God's working it out!

As we gawk, looking on well-known scene from the past
deeming inn-keeper's choice of a manger - miscast.
Though the stable was clean, men have questioned, reviled
why this ignoble place to birth God's only Child?

Host of animals set, angels' message is heard
in the Bethlehem fields causing sheep no small stir.
"Give all glory to God, there's no reason to fear,"
Lamb of God has come down; 'tis the season to cheer.

Time elapsed since the manger, a star claims the scene
in fair Bethlehem town, we find kings have convened.
The star signaled their hope in the easternmost skies
God cut short anxious Herod's deceitful disguise.

Those three gifts that kings brought were the promise and fee
this young family needed when God said to flee.
Christmas treasure?  A baby's worth is so complex
God can use all those things we'd mark off with an " X ".

December 17, 2021

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Bartholomew Williams December 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM Thanks for your refreshing take on the Holy Family's story at Christmastime, R.A.P. Congratulations, also, on a solid placement in this year's contest! Blessings and very best, Bartholomew Reason A. Poteet January 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM I thank you for your encouraging support and return God's richest blessings to you in 2026. Happy New Year.

Kim Merryman January 20, 2022 at 2:36 PM Reason this is wonderful! So creatively written! Congrats on your win. Blessings, Kim M Reason A. Poteet December 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM Thank you Kim, for this four year old comment on a pre-write. So glad Constance is sponsoring an "old" poem contest - it invites re-reading of treasures from our past. Appreciation to Eve also for her contest in 2022. I had forgotten this one myself.

Christuraj Alex January 18, 2022 at 8:35 PM A very beautiful work. Inspirational . Congratulations! Reason A. Poteet January 19, 2022 at 5:46 PM Thank you, fellow poet. I welcome your reply and wish you a successful week in whatever your hands and feet find to do, Christuraj.

Kim Rodrigues January 18, 2022 at 7:55 PM Love that you wrote our wonderful narrative to “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” This one’s a fave for me. Congratulations on 3rd place. Reason A. Poteet January 19, 2022 at 5:47 PM I appreciate your reply, Kim. I need all the support I can get and PS provides wonderful encouragement.

Eve Roper January 18, 2022 at 2:47 PM Thank you, Reason, and congratulations on your win. Bless you with a new year with lots of blessings. Reason A. Poteet January 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM thank you, Eve, nice to revisit this after a few days into the New Year. I appreciate the placement and return the blessing on you and yours. May your next poem be your best one yet.

Regina Mcintosh December 22, 2021 at 9:02 AM Beautifully done, my friend. I love it. A inspiration indeed. God bless you always, Love, Gina Reason A. Poteet January 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Regina. I welcome your comment and blessing.

P.S. Awtry December 17, 2021 at 7:32 AM You have told the old story in meter and rhyme! It has a nice flow. The last line is a beautiful message! God bless :) -ps Reason A. Poteet January 18, 2022 at 4:37 PM Thank you, P.S. Tried for a new emphasis on two of the lesser well-know characters of Christmas. I appreciate your comment.

Sally Eslinger December 17, 2021 at 6:13 AM Greetings, Reason, new poet friend, brother in Christ. I came over to see your poetry after seeing your comment to Juliet. I enjoyed this nativity re-telling. Good composition and flow for sure. Great rhythm without the sing-song of the Night Before poems. Blessings for a merry, healthy, joyous Christmas! sally Reason A. Poteet January 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM Sally, make that a sister in Christ, same difference...Glad you enjoyed my piece on the manger and the star. Had forgotten about this contest; sorry I missed your comment by a month. May God bless you immeasurably this year as you serve Him for His glory.