Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Rhyme

Hanukkah, a Jewish Holiday

Hanukkah, A Jewish Holiday

Hanukkah, lighting lights.
Gather near; blessed night.
Give to God all thanks with heads bowed.
Holy Temple protected somehow.
Maccabees prayed to Thee.
Praise God, Macedonia is free.

Rebel troops won the sod.
Thanks to God. Holy God.  
Bring the Shamash, and light a light.
Candles glow bright eight days, eight nights.
Father guided the way.
Father guarded our stay.

Holy God.   Wondrous date.
Celebrate!  Celebrate!
For Thy safeguard, to Thee we sing praise.
Happy hearts unto God are ablaze.
Lighting one candle each day.
Lighting one candle each day.

Family fun.  Musical beats.
Playing games.  Eating treats.
God of Abraham hears us sing.
New dedication within our hearts ring!
Souls in the Temple, God claims. 
Jerusalem Temple remains.

Hanukkah, Hanukkah,
Celebrate!  Celebrate!  
God of Abraham watches love grow.
Daily prayers to Heaven still flow.
Elohim is rejoicing.
Elohim, rejoice.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
December 1, 2009

Sung to the tune of “Silent Night, Holy Night.”
Poetry Soup Member Contest:  “Holiday Songs in Poem Form” 	
Sponsored by: Deborah Guzzi  (Can we get extra credit if we call and sing it to you?  LOL! 
LOL! LOL!)

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Audrey Haick December 21, 2009 at 9:08 AM Congratulations, Dear Dane Ann, on your win in Debbie's "Holiday Songs" Contest! Great job! Hope you're feeling great! Much love to you and your family! Peace

John Freeman December 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM Welcome back Dane and congratulations on your win with this one. I am assuming your back at present.Smile! Sincerely, Love, Moses

Sharon Winter December 15, 2009 at 11:51 AM Wow! Awesome congrats on your beautiful poem placing in Debbie's contest!!! Hope you are feeling great and on the mend. Happiest of holidays to you my friend. with love, shar xoxo

Elaine George December 15, 2009 at 1:44 AM Calling and singing it - Now that would be awesome! Congratulations on your win, Dane Ann. Superb writing. Love, Lainie

Jeralynn Clark December 14, 2009 at 9:46 AM So Beautiful and Uplifting! Congradulations! Blessed Holidays! Jeralynn

Joyce Johnson December 14, 2009 at 9:14 AM Congratulations on your win, Dane Ann. Good job. Love, Joyce

Carrie Richards December 14, 2009 at 9:01 AM A wonderful job with this winning poem, Dane Ann! Hope you are healing quickly, and will be up and walking with ease very soon! Happy Holidays! ~ Love, Carrie

Brian Strand December 14, 2009 at 8:11 AM Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Dane.Rgds Brian

Jared Pickett December 2, 2009 at 8:27 AM Another great write!!!! Keep em' comin'.....JP]

Carolyn Devonshire December 1, 2009 at 5:40 PM After reading this, I went back and sang it to myself. Great rhythm and I admire the way you share the holiday spirit with people of all faiths. That's what I would expect from your big heart, Dane. Much love, Carolyn

Charmaine Chircop December 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM Yoni will love this Dane.. I guess he cheris Jewish religion if i remeber well,lovely poem indeed--Hanukkah all my Jewish friends,and Hannukah to you Dane:)Charma

Simone Segal December 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM Happy Hanukkah!! Very well written, love Simone

Andrew Crisci December 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM Hi, Dane! Happy Hanukkah! I love your poem full of truth, joy and History. Your words are inspiring and blessed like the words of the Prophets of the Old Testament! And even though I was raised in the Catholic faith, I sympathize with the Jewish people; and because The Roman Empire was a melting pot, as New York City now is, I may have Hebrew blood in me...so I was told by my grandfather. Good luck in the contest! I wish you happiness, love and light. Kindest Regards, Andrew.