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O Bethlehem Behold

O Bethlehem behold within your gate
The promised one from God's own breath descend;
Now humble bow with joy and with elate
And raise your voice in praises without end.

This royal king in shelter made of straw,
Upon this meager manger now he rests;
Above the angels sing alleluia,
Below the hope of man now breathes and crests.

Salvation born into this child so frail,
The gift of love he offers to us all;
A light he bears so that we may not fail,
A chance at life not damned by the fall.

So small a child yet able to uplift;
God's love fulfilled by this most holy gift.

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/28/2018 10:30:00 AM

Your poem centers on the most salient points of this special occasion, Deb. Well done and congratulations! Regards // paul

Deb Radke
Date: 11/6/2018 8:01:00 PM

Thank you, Paul, for your encouraging words of support. I try to remind myself of the real meaning of Christmas -- it's so easy to get caught up in everything else. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on my poem.

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 10/27/2018 8:21:00 PM

Deb, thank you so much for capturing the true meaning of CHRISTmas in your very meaningful piece. Congratulations on your high placement in the contest, as well! Also, thank you for your kind comments on my poem, "Holiday Happiness." I appreciate you. :) Bartholomew

Deb Radke
Date: 11/6/2018 7:58:00 PM

Thanks so much, Bartholomew, for your very kind words of support. Please know I sincerely appreciate them.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/27/2018 3:47:00 PM

Your lovely poem inspires the real gift of Christmas Deb. Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )

Deb Radke
Date: 11/6/2018 7:58:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment on my poem. And I appreciate, most of all, the words of support.

Rob Carmack

Date: 10/27/2018 1:17:00 AM

Congrats Deb.

Deb Radke
Date: 10/27/2018 1:57:00 PM

Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your words. Take care. Deb

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/26/2018 11:42:00 PM

Deb, your lovely sonnet takes the reader back to the first Christmas night and rekindles the source of faith. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Deb Radke
Date: 10/27/2018 1:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn, for placing me among your winners. I'm much honored. There were so many wonderful poems submitted to your contest. My best. Deb