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How Joyful

How joyful was the time Christ came to earth. Though no one knows for sure Christ’s true birthday, at Christmas time we celebrate His birth. The Yuletide symbols are meant to convey what happiness and peace God gifted us though no one knows for sure Christ’s true birthday. Lights brightly glow on trees and houses. Thus, this shows how Jesus lights the way for all. What happiness and peace God gifted us. There is a kind of magic with snowfall - so beautiful and glowing – God’s pure love. This shows how Jesus lights the way for all. The evergreen, the new star, and the dove: we pause, reflecting on God’s only Son - so beautiful and glowing – God’s pure love. With song the angels praised the Holy One. How joyful was the time Christ came to earth. We pause, reflecting on God’s only Son. At Christmas time we celebrate His birth.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 12/27/2023 11:18:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... Have a prosperous New Year! God bless you.

Len Gasun

Date: 12/25/2023 9:26:00 PM

A gorgeous Christmas poem with beautiful form my dear poet friend Andrea! I love it and enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your win! May I also greet you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to come! Wishing you all the BEST that the season has to offer. This occasion and this coming year, may you and your family/loved ones be gifted with countless blessings! Hugs

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/25/2023 3:41:00 AM

Wonderful writing. God bless you this Christmas. Love, Gina

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 5:59:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gina

Weston Gregory

Date: 12/9/2023 5:11:00 PM

Quite good Andrea, I accept Christ for the sacrifices, teaching and demonstrably kindness and love. Reaching the year end is worth celebrating. We have a valid reason. Andrea, we do not know the time, we are told such and such, yet our heart hold strong to the essence of Gods love.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 5:59:00 PM

Thanks, Weston

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/8/2023 1:52:00 PM

Splendid verse, Andrea! You expressed so well the true meaning of Christmas! Merry Christmas to you and your family - Bob H

Ink Empress

Date: 12/8/2023 11:36:00 AM

Iv never really tried writing a poem on religious views. But you’ve done it so well. I must have tried this form in the past i cant remember. I love the line “ The evergreen, the new star, and the dove: “ beautiful. Very well woven and delivered. Goodluck for the contest

Edward Ebbs

Date: 12/7/2023 5:15:00 PM

Nice Job Kiddo, I like it. Enjoy the season, Just Ed, lol

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/7/2023 3:16:00 PM

a lovely poem and reminder of who and what we celebrate. I thought these lines were brilliant There is a kind of magic with snowfall - so beautiful and glowing – God’s pure love. This shows how Jesus lights the way for all. Well done, Andrea. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/7/2023 4:00:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sara

Tom Woody

Date: 12/7/2023 2:53:00 PM

Nice poem Andrea, though the etymology of many of the things you mention that are associated with Xmas are of pagan origin. It is what it is

Tom Woody
Date: 12/7/2023 6:27:00 PM

I'm not sure it's negative. Just the facts, ma'am. And if you read the Bible account carefully, you'll see that the star was malevolent, rather than benevolent, since it guided the astrologers to Jesus so Herod could destroy him

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/7/2023 3:59:00 PM

Yeah but why focus on the negative? Star and Angel at least are not from paganism

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/7/2023 2:44:00 PM

Andrea, Another reason I enjoy the season. Wishing you & yours Peace, Joy, & Love just as you wrote. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/7/2023 4:00:00 PM

Thanks. Back at ya