Drawn By a Star


Led by that light o'er Bethlehem,
his glowing eyes looked up with them.
He walked so far, this shepherd boy-
        drawn by a Star that promised joy.

He joined them at the manger there
to see the Babe, beheld so fair.
More followed in a long convoy-
        drawn by a Star that promised joy.

The site of Jesus touched his soul.
In Heaven's light, angels extol
this Holy Night- God's gift, enjoy-
        drawn by a Star that promised joy.

Christ's birth in Bethlehem that night
gave shepherd boy- new guiding light.
His heart to God he would deploy-
        blessed by a Star that promised joy.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: In Praise Of God
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues
Judged: 01/18/2020

christmasjoystarkyrielle

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/19/2020 10:25:00 PM

This magnificent poem shines bright Sandra! This is one poem to save to be read at Christmas time! Congratulations on your wonderful deserving first placement! xxoo

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:27:00 AM

Thank you again, Connie, for your welcomed visit with your uplifting comment and congratulations! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/18/2020 1:40:00 PM

Sandra, you have the most inspiring refrain line I've seen in this contest. And I love the way the story unfolds in your lovely Kyrielle. Congratulations on a first place! Hugs, Carolyn

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carolyn, for stopping by with your very supportive comments and congrats! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2020 8:51:00 AM

When I judge these contests indeed the usual suspects end up on top, especially when style and grace are in need. Love the shepherd boy, the refrain, “ More followed in a long convoy-”, and the shepherd boy’s heart at the end! Congratulations, Sandra, on first place! Hugs...Kim

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2020 10:25:00 AM

Thanks for the fine contest, Kim, and for my placement, kind supportive comments, and congrats! I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra ;)