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The Star sharpened, quietly bright, as shadows darkened into night, a point of shining light that guides three kings to where the child abides. They visited, arrayed with treasure, gold and incense for his pleasure; strange tokens for a life of trial exemplifying self-denial. A man alone, a man apart, with hardly time to steel his heart; a man who set the highest goal to make the unrepentant whole. He took Mary for his lover, she was caring, and sought cover to conceal his dissolution, a passion pure, no need of absolution. The Star that consecrates His birth no longer smiles upon the earth; He wept for us upon the cross and we must now accept our loss.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/6/2016 5:25:00 PM
a majestic piece of writing keith sings chants with the angels
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 1/6/2016 5:37:00 PM
Thanks so much Liam. I am most grateful for your kind words. Best wishes, Keith
Date: 12/11/2015 6:59:00 PM
Dear Keith This is brilliant a wonder, perfectly inspirational my goodness I love it completely, I give you a seven for awesomeness, bravo and thanks for the review of mine also, but it faulters compared to yours, you have a great night and a wonderful weekend, again loved this cheri
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/11/2015 7:06:00 PM
Bless you Cheri! I am so grateful for your fabulous review! With my warmest wishes, Keith

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