Gift For the Ages

Co-written with Linda-Marie Bariana P.E.P.S. “Sweetheart”

How fitting that One from A town so small
is our soon coming Lord and King.
Worthy is He to be adored by all;
our lives to Him daily we bring.

Born in the crude stables of Bethlehem,
no grand palace for Him in this life.
No temporal rule for Him among men
but His reign brings an end to all strife.

He came as the prophecies so proclaimed,
this One descended of King David’s line.
He is the Name above every name
and shall be throughout and beyond all time.

So precious was that One tiny Babe
as He lay in a manger of straw.
His blessed birth was a life that He gave,
obedient to His Father, fulfilling Heavenly Law.

Adored by three Wise Men who traveled afar,
worshiped by simple shepherds was He,
As guidance was drawn from a bright, shining star
On a memorable and holy Christmas Eve.

While blessings were fashioned from His tiny hand
preparing all hearts to receive,
Salvation extended throughout the land,
to all, who, in Him would believe.

A Child in a manger invited each one
to a celebration of unending joy and peace.
A cherished gift offered from Father to Son, 
humanity’s treasure, never to cease.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 12/15/2009 5:10:00 PM
SOUP MAIL REPLY, DOUGLAS... "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/14/2009 6:35:00 PM
SOUP MAIL ...
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Date: 12/13/2009 2:48:00 PM
Awesome write you two, thanks for sharing this treasure of the wholesome. A tribute to the best of the best. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 12/11/2009 8:18:00 PM
Lightwalker.. thankxxx for your loving comments on the readings u undertook tonight.. the inspiration for my love poems truly comes from God above as "HE" is the only "he" in my life right now... and his unconditional love restores my faith in love between human beings... appreciate your input at all times... my co writing friend... send new collab when ready to my yahoo.. blessings...luv.. good weekend... "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/11/2009 6:52:00 AM
Wonderful collaboration by two very gifted writers. Thank you so much for your kind comments! ~Juliane
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Date: 12/10/2009 2:46:00 PM
Thankxxx Lightwalker for believing in my romantic nature.. its easier to write that way... your comments were very much appreciated and your compliments as well... whenever u are ready for another collab just Soup Mail me... enjoy our thoughts flowing as one.... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup
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Date: 12/10/2009 4:55:00 AM
SOUP MAIL, Lightwalker...
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Date: 12/9/2009 7:59:00 AM
Sent u yahoo mail, Douglas, my friend.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/8/2009 4:45:00 PM
Soup Mail .. Lightwalker..
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Date: 12/8/2009 3:46:00 PM
Soup Mail... 4 U ... "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/8/2009 6:57:00 AM
The Christmas season seems to bring out such brilliant poetry from all the poets here at PoetrySoup making you all ~~~Poet Extraordinaires~~~. I thank you for sharing your poetry with us all through the year Doug and Linda. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/8/2009 2:05:00 AM
Ace and Linda-Marie, This one is marvelous. It is a treasure in itself as it pays tribute to our Royal Lord and King, our Saviour Jesus Christ. I am so glad that you have written this poem, together and posted it for all to read. I am sure that Heavenly Father is smiling on this one. Love to you. Happy Christmas. Love, Dane Ann
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Date: 12/7/2009 10:21:00 PM
So fitting for the season, with all the Christmas reason
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Date: 12/7/2009 6:12:00 PM
Soup Mail... Lightwalker ... "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/7/2009 11:32:00 AM
Thankxxx Doug for the opportunity to co write this beautiful and stirring emotional poem proclaiming the Christmas reason for the season.. our thoughts blended very well and I am going to post on my new blog tonight... it was a pleasure to co write with u yet again... how far off can another be? blessings... luv... "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/7/2009 5:36:00 AM
Gifted combo. Keep the ideas flowing. Sara
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Date: 12/7/2009 4:50:00 AM
Once again it is my honor and privilege to co-write a piece with the very talented and beautiful poetess,Linda-Marie. And it couldn't be a better one as this is one of my favorite subjects to write about. Hope you enjoy!!!! Lightwalker
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