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The Big Day

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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13

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A Sam Scott poem:
25th December 2023
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I creep around
Before the dawn
The hopeful joy
Of Christmas morn

Each floorboard creaks
As tippy-toe
Snow laden boots
So quietly go

The child-like thrill
Of early eyes
Awake in hope
Of morning prize

For being good
Has been the goal
A clementine or
Piece of coal

Some nuts to crack
With something sweet
Then later 
Plenty more to eat

How times have changed
But what remains
Are hope and love
Each gift contains

So lift your hearts
Recall the reason  
But don't lose sight 
Of why the season

We celebrate..
Not stuff or tat
The world has had 
Enough of that 

But joy and peace
To quell the noise
For grown-ups 
Not just girls and boys

Have a blessed Christmas x

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Ink Empress

Date: 12/28/2023 7:37:00 AM

Brilliant rhymes and flow of such deep and meaningful thoughts. I especially love the opening how you’ve started in a way that fits the mood of readers and the ending is so powerful. I agree, things may have changed etc but, it is not materialistic stuff we celebrate whether Christmas or otherwise, it is peace love and joy that we celebrate together. Heartfelt and soulful poem so well crafted and delivered. Hope christmas went well for you. Pleasure always reading your work. Happy new year

Sam Scott
Date: 12/28/2023 7:41:00 AM

Happy New Year to you also, Ink, and thanks for your often colorful poetry & supportive comments all through 2023! :))