Proud Star of Bethlehem

Dance we now this Season’s Eve
around the radiant pine , a  starlit dome
robed in lace and gold finery—
while we circle through it, hand in hand,

lanterns  burn as  intentions  are done
with a promise of warmth among all men;
to allow forgiveness to be our balm
as trimmings glitter like moonshine;

A Babe’s manger lays near this evergreen
granting our jovial  family godly peace,
while lights  beyond shimmer of love
that in fondle of colors , kin’s hearts embrace—

Standing  quite nobly , an  outline glows
the proud star of Bethlehem  atop holly’s crown
bringing back Dad and Mom’s Christmas rites...
that gladness of our youth, we now pass on
unto  our children this beloved  heritage,

with  Magi star on the tree  flashing a psalm...
'Blessed be , Merry be! '



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Screwed X1X Contest For Rob Carmack
Re-post 1/02/2019*

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/2/2019 10:56:00 PM
This is so luminescent and celebratory, congratulations on your placement!
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Date: 1/2/2019 8:48:00 PM
As usual, you do not disappoint. Congrats with a hug.
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Date: 12/15/2018 6:34:00 PM
A beautiful write, nette and so appropriate for this Christmas season. Thank you for your kind comments re poor Rudolph. I think I'll stop picking on him and let him get to work. May you and your family have a Blessed Christmas Season and it was great hearing from you - Bob
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Date: 12/15/2018 12:59:00 PM
Magnificent! Blessed are you for that Star which shines in you!
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Date: 12/15/2018 7:39:00 AM
Well written Nette, how true though that we carry on our parents rites and indeed pass them onto our children. Tom.
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Date: 12/15/2018 6:44:00 AM
So beautiful Nette. ! It was so nice to read today. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas season to you :)
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Date: 12/14/2018 11:11:00 PM
I could tell just from the title, I would love this poem! I was not disappointed!!
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Date: 12/14/2018 9:50:00 PM
This is so lovely Nette! Your imagery so clear and filled with Christmas joy! Happy Holidays my friend. : ) xxoo
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Date: 12/14/2018 5:52:00 PM
Beautifully done..your verses are rhythmic and lyrical..reminiscing in days of past celebrating with family the joy of holidays and worship of faith..quite charming from start to end..Best for a win, nette.
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