Revealed To Shepherds

To certain shepherds under the sky
an angel of the Lord spoke from on high
     “Do not be afraid.
     In a manger displayed
is the babe that God is to magnify.”

“To Bethlehem we must go and view
this babe with Mary and Joseph too.”
     So the shepherds arrived
     and to them described
that as the Messiah his time was due.

Departing they told of all they had found
to those who had come from places around
     There was wonder and joy
     at the news of this boy,
while Mary treasured the words profound.

Luke 2.8-20
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Roper Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations on your win, Lisle, beautiful verse. Happy New Year. Hugs Eve
Ryder Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 1:29 AM
Thank you Eve. Perhaps you have seen something I have not. I see a number 3 besides this Limerick of mine.
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December 26, 2020 at 1:47 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Ryder Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 1:52 PM
Thanks Mark, but I read that I was a joint third.
Fowler Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 8:38 AM
Very nicely written Lisle. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Ryder Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 10:26 AM
Thanks Linda, but it seems it was a third prize shared.
Agustin Avatar
December 25, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Congrats. Likewise, cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Ryder Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 2:47 AM
And may you receive blessings of peace this Christmastide.
Y. Avatar
December 25, 2020 at 4:59 AM
Hi Lisle, What a well-written string of limericks! Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends:-) Alexis
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December 26, 2020 at 2:46 AM
Thanks Alexis for the encouragement. May you have blessings this Christmastide.
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December 2, 2020 at 1:01 PM
This is so beautifully written, Lisle! I love that you magnified the true meaning of Christmas; the miraculous birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! :)
Ryder Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Thanks Laura. I am working through the Christian year for our local Church.
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