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That's Christmas

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when stars shine whiter~~~ candles burn brighter~and~ cares seem lighter~~~That’s Christmas when friends are dearer~~~ life’s meaning clearer~and~ peace comes nearer~~~That’s Christmas

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John Watt

Date: 12/26/2023 9:12:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your summary of the special place Christmas holds in our hearts. For me, I particularly liked "life's meaning clearer". My wife and I watched "The Nativity Story" today, and it grows dearer every year. Blessings ~ John

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:47:00 PM

thank you, John, for your visit and for sharing your thoughts. I agree...with each passing year the story of Jesus' birth becomes more meaningful. Have a blessed evening & Happy New Year, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 12/26/2023 6:58:00 PM

Lovely Christmas poetry, Sara. Your rhyming and the repeated line were rhythmic. Love, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:49:00 PM

thank you, dear hubby. Remember, you inspire me. hugs and GRRRS, Sara

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/26/2023 6:09:00 AM

How sweetly sung. If only Christmas spirits stayed all year. Hope you and Bill had a good one. Hugs, SuZ

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/26/2023 5:11:00 PM

thank you SuZ for your visit and kind words...yes, Bill & I had a wonderful Christmas but are ready to get 'back to normal.' Hope you and yours had a lovely holiday too.

Ink Empress

Date: 12/25/2023 10:19:00 PM

How lyrical is your free verse. I love the opening here the most and the cadence of this and how you’ve described whats christmas in your eyes and soul in such a profound manner, you truly are such a brilliant poet that can express in so many different ways that leaves me in awe! I loved this short but deep and meaningful poem that conveys so much, sending you light always dear sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/26/2023 4:12:00 AM

thank you, Ink, for your visit and for such lovely comments. I'm grateful you always see beyond the words in my poems and find something meaningful. Doing so validates the experience! Thank you! Have a pleasant, post Christmas Tuesday, hugs, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/25/2023 5:04:00 PM

So beautiful!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/25/2023 5:13:00 PM

thank you, sweet Kim...appreciate your visit today, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/25/2023 11:38:00 AM

Oh, dear Sara, your words are exquisitely woven. May the serene spirit of the festive season endure throughout the entire year. Have a wonderful day

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/25/2023 5:14:00 PM

thank you, dear Sotto for your kind and generous words....thanks for visiting on Christmas day, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/25/2023 8:30:00 AM

Beautifully said! Merry Christmas, Sara!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/25/2023 5:14:00 PM

thank you, Joe! Hope you had a splendid holiday! Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/25/2023 8:21:00 AM

Thank you for this Christmas verse. I hope the mellow mood of the holidays can last all year.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/25/2023 5:15:00 PM

thanks, Hilda, for your visit and for your 'mellow' wishes for the new year. Have a great evening, Sara