Proud Star of Bethlehem

PROUD STAR OF BETHLEHEM

The Christ Child was born in a stable bare
Among all the animals gathered there
The donkey, the cow, the dove, the sheep
Watched in silence as He lay asleep

But up in the Heavens, a star shone bright
And to the earth it gave great light
Shepherds on the hillside tending their flock
Fell to the ground filled with shock

The sky was filled with Angels giving praise
To the God of Heaven for His marvelous ways
All the sights and sounds were great to behold
The greatest miracle on earth was about to unfold

Still shining brightly, bringing light to the world
Was the Star of Bethlehem, it's splendor unfurled
If I could have been there for the world to see
That Bethlehem Star would have been me  

25 December 2018
For the contest sponsored by Kim Rodrigues
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 7:14 PM
your rhyme has a lovely lyrical feel to it Curtis, would make a great carol:-) hugs Jan xx
Moorman Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 8:51 PM
What a wonderful thought, Jan. If I could get Greg Barden or the Lyric Man to set it to music, that would be terrific. Maybe I'll check with them bot h.
Roper Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations, Curtis, in Kim's contest, a beautiful Nativity poem. Happy New Year! Hugs Eve~`*
Moorman Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 11:53 AM
Thank you, Eve! I hope you have a great New Year. As each year passes, I see in retrospect where I could have made the year better. I don't make New Year resolutions, but I will say that it might be better had I consciously kept in mind the real Blessings of Easter and Christmas all year long rather than just a few days before and after each event. Blessings on you in the coming year!
Devonshire Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 6:40 AM
Isn't it wonderful how people in many parts of the world celebrate the joyous event you described so beautifully, Curtis? Congratulations on your win in Kim's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Moorman Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Thank you, Carolyn. Yes, it is wonderful. My imagination works overtime pretty often, but I would have loved to have been that star. I try to live my life before others in a way that makes me shine as brightly as it did on that night. I pray that your Christmas was a wonderful time of celebration with family and that the upcoming year will be the best ever.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 11:02 PM
So cute that you would set your eyes on the nativity scene as the STAR itself! Congrats on your win in my contest! <3 Kim
Moorman Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 11:47 PM
Thank you, Kim, for these kind words of encouragement, and for selecting my poem for a place in the winner's circle.
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