Finding Joy This Season

To find the greatest joy,
give selflessly.
Share your gifts, your time, your love -
be the smile others long to see!

To find your heart’s content,
show gratitude. 
Open your eyes and give thanks for life -
walk with a hopeful attitude! 

To find desired love,
Love others with God’s eyes.
Search beyond the surface seen –
you may be quite surprised!  

To find your Christmas spirit,
return to innocence.
Slow down, have fun, believe again –
remember the Lord’s presence!


for Regina Riddle's Didactic poem contest, 12/7/14

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Date: 12/10/2014 5:24:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Rhonda. Letting the Holy Spirit is the hardest thing to do. Bless you and your wonderful poem
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Date: 12/9/2014 6:40:00 PM
Bravo. You might like my Don't Stress Christmas.
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Date: 12/9/2014 8:56:00 AM
Rhonda this is real beauty my dear! Words of divinity,, congrats on a super win!
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Date: 12/8/2014 8:21:00 PM
Awesome words, congrats on the win
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Date: 12/8/2014 6:22:00 PM
Very nice. A message I see reflected in several poems in this contest, and one I need to pay attention to. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/8/2014 4:04:00 PM
SO GLAD this was on the winner's list. well as I can see from comments here. Congratulations. I entered an older poem and used that old date. So she must have only wanted new ones. hahaha. I had hoped I would get away with the old one!!
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Date: 12/8/2014 3:37:00 PM
It is better to give than to receive ...Congrats on your win Rhonda
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Date: 12/8/2014 2:33:00 PM
"Be the smile other Long to see, Walk with hopeful attitude, Remember the Lord's presence, You may be quite surprised"; no wonder this topped the table, worthy is the Poem...congrats on the win Rhonda...huggs
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Date: 12/8/2014 10:07:00 AM
I love the "slow down, believe again" line.....Sometimes we overlook the important things, when in the frenzy that comes before Christmas. Love this poem!
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Date: 12/8/2014 9:37:00 AM
I love this. Congratulations and thank you for entering. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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Date: 12/8/2014 9:32:00 AM
Rhonda, your poem is lovely and teaches so much in finding joy, not only for the Christmas season, but all through the year. Congratulations on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/8/2014 8:42:00 AM
A beautiful poem with a beautiful message. Congratulations on your great win Rhonda.
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Date: 12/8/2014 7:52:00 AM
Such a beautiful write - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/8/2014 7:52:00 AM
I Didn't know there was a contest but I can see why this is a winner. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/8/2014 6:17:00 AM
Back to Congratulate you on a well deserved win with this gem! I wish I could fav it again.
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Date: 12/7/2014 11:44:00 AM
the message of your didactic poem is sterling, my friend!!!
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Date: 12/7/2014 11:43:00 AM
Hi, rhonda. I can't really speak iin a qualified way about MJ because I never tried it and never associated with those that did. I just know that research says it is non addictive. all I can think is that they don't want to break their habit. the way I do not want to stop eating popcorn. but popcorn is not addictive to my body chemically. I just love eating it is all. I wish people could just use their brains and realize when something is not good for them in large quantity!!!
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Date: 12/7/2014 8:21:00 AM
Very nicely written...it reads with its own heartbeat like rhythm.
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Date: 12/7/2014 4:12:00 AM
Stunning! Thank you Rhonda for this wonderful gift! Fav!
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Date: 12/7/2014 2:40:00 AM
Oh silly me forgot to include the 7 . Lol
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Date: 12/7/2014 2:38:00 AM
Very nice pen Rhonda my dear friend! A 7 for you! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D.
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