Stop! Read This "my Christmas Poem"

What is that
in our western sky
some kind of star
coming near by

it's radiance seems
as bright as the sun
but bowing to the night
it's beauty for reason

so compelling that
star in the sky
it's dazzling light
amazes my eye's

that star without words
beacons me to follow
my soul being bared
for something sacred and hollowed

Yes that is the star
our ancestors spoke of
i can see it with my eye's
that star is filled with love

quick quick hurry let's go
follow that star
where ever it goes

weather near 
or weather far
no matter what 
follow that star

for it was told
by ancient and old
that star would bring
our God and King

can't you see
this wonderful thing
Gods birth on earth
is where this star beams

there in the distance
gathered are the shepards
the lowly lowly shepards
soon to be joined by kings

"all men of the earth"
the angels did sing

to such a lowly place
this star did us bring
to a child born 
in the company cattle
but worshiped by kings
accompanied by the light
of that stars wonderful beam

a lowly lowly place
for the birth of the King of Kings
the place long for told
as the birth place of the King

we were humbled
by the mystery of this birth

this is the way 
God would visit earth

with lowly shepards
under a bright bright star
humbled to be like us
to be near not far
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 11/21/2011 5:22:00 AM
Since Christmas is right around the corner, the title stopped me and enjoyed very much this morning...looking for some Christmas Spirit...luv shannon
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Date: 12/11/2009 8:10:00 PM
Let us all follow that star. Awesome write John. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 12/10/2009 5:35:00 PM
awesome.....
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Date: 12/6/2009 11:58:00 AM
Beautiful, John! Your talent is showing!!! Peace and love, Audrey Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday!
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Date: 12/4/2009 2:31:00 PM
This is a beauty John,You have a special way when you write about our dearest beloved Jesus,,indeed beautiful..lets follow the star--Charma
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Date: 12/3/2009 2:43:00 PM
Amen, John Henry Loving iii (Smiling) God so loved us and you have honored us with a most passionate rendering of your faith about our God whom we love so much. Excellent. Thank you. (Thank you for your flattering comments on my work.) Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 12/3/2009 8:46:00 AM
Great message John..You are better than most poets I believe. Thanks for the comment. What does it mean though?
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Date: 12/2/2009 8:33:00 PM
Honestly,Yes it is that tough and then some.My poems are my thoughts.
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Date: 12/2/2009 7:34:00 PM
Wonderful words, John, and wonderful message.. a magnificent tribute to the reason for the season.. it all began with the Star in the sky and your faith shines thru in this beautiful poetry tonight... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart".. thankxxx for your LOVING comments on my poetry tonight...
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Date: 12/2/2009 2:32:00 PM
Very nice.I like it.Soup mail .
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Date: 12/2/2009 1:42:00 PM
Nicely done Christmas write. Keep the magical pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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Date: 12/2/2009 11:37:00 AM
This beautiful song of Christmas shows the true meaning and spirit of the season. Glad you told us to "STOP!" and read this wonderful poem, John! ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/2/2009 11:04:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to your faith and love for God, John! You are filled with the Christmas spirit, my friend, and I admire your use of imagery. Excellent work! Love, Carolyn
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