Silent Night

Salvation was born that long ago night,
In Bethlehem's lowly town.
Little did the townsfolk know,
Emmanuel had come down.
Night time sky began to glow,
Twas a star brighter than the rest.

Never before had so bright a star been seen,
Inciting omens to be guessed.
Good tidings were shared with the terrified shepherds.
Heavenly messengers sang with joy.
The shepherds did as the angels said,
   and worshipped Mary's baby boy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dunn Avatar
January 16, 2013 at 11:41 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem and thank You for the comment on mine. Your gives off a great hoilday warmth and it rings of a spirtual truth that these days is very hard to find. cheryl dunn
Eastman Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Very beautifully written.
Williams Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Kim love this....David
Zerbst Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 9:20 PM
This is one of the best acrostics I have ever read! It retells the Christmas story in such a poetic way. I hope you do another contest soon; yours are the best! A wonderful new year to you and yours. Isaiah
Dietrich Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM
gosh, has it been this long since I commented to one of your poems?? I can't believe I had not read this yet. It was the perfect Christmas poem!
Pettit Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Very well done!
Macmillan Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Enjoyed this a lot, Kim. I feel a connection to Mary, and though I'm protestant, I find comfort with Mary. Thanks for sharing this. Hugs Cyndi
Lamoureux Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Excellent Poem and message. Congratulations and thank you for running your contest.
Loving Iii Avatar
January 8, 2013 at 9:03 AM
A little belated if not Russian Orthodox.
Horne Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM
lovely, Kim. Happy New Year to you – sorry I’ve been away from Soup for so long (my wife recently left me for someone else).
Andresen Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Hi,Kim ! - <3 I want to thank you for all the nice poem you have shared with me in the year 2012, and that you have taken the time to read my poems. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Williams Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Kim, I like this very much...David
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Lovely "Silent Night", Kim !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Guzzi Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM
soup mail :(
Ryerson Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 6:21 AM
'Salvation was born'...wonderful opening to a beautiful Christmas poem Kim..Merry Christmas! - Tim
Minney Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 4:55 PM
VERY nice! :-)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Nice reminder Kim xx
Cooper Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 7:38 PM
wow this awesome
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