The Forgotten Jesus

All the beauty of decorations point to a folly reason, 
and everywhere our curious and astonished eyes turn this  season:
is about commercial profit and insane shopping sprees...
no, nobody seems aware of the glory of the forgotten Jesus!


If money squandering weren't on anybody's mind,
we would have less worries and sleep soundly as a child;
ever wonder if the Devil had something to do with this?
Believe it, He is the cause of unrest and unhappiness!


We can still redeem ourselves by washing our souls of greed;
imagine how sad and inhuman is to watch the forgotten Jesus
with no visitors rushing to the stable to proclaim Him a King who'll lead:
let's all greet Him and and really value the true meaning of Christmas!


All children may be disappointed about this, sudden drastic change...
getting neither expensive toys nor stuffed stockings on Christmas Eve;
and they may cry...believing that we are the Scrooges of a modern age,
but once they come to visit the forgotten Jesus, they could never leave!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Haick Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Contest, Andrew! All the really want is our love and affection, anyway! Love, Andrey
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations Andrew on your win in the "Commercialized Holiday Humor" contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Great work. Congratulations on your win. Lvoe, joyce
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 4:26 PM
This winner had one of the most powerful messages I've seen. Congratulations on the winners' circle, Andrew. Luv, Andrea
Dufresne Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Truth told, Andrew. Congrats on your win!
Mehta Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations on this win for the excellent entry to the contest, Andrew
Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Freeman Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 10:42 AM
THE FORGOTTEN JESUS. Yes sadly, x Love's sacrifice, Andrew! "Congratulations" Andrew on a worthy poem's recognition. Agape, Moses
Cwiak Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 9:09 AM
Great write, Andrew. Too true in so many ways that it is hard to comment, only nod my assent. Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 7:13 AM
Children today seem to have no grasp on the true meaning of Christmas, Andrew. This wasn't as funny as some of the entries, but the message packed a punch! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 11:10 AM
the true spirit of christmas lives within you, andrew... a profound and well- penned write! absolutely remarkable! warmest, nette
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 6:27 AM
You have taken the hioliday spirit in the right way. This should be spirit instead of only decorations, Andrew
Devonshire Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM
:) Andrew, thanks for supporting the contest with this awesome poem! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 11:36 PM
It would be so nice if all children could simply gaze on the baby in the manger! WAs this for a contest, Andrew. I miss not seeing you all the time here. Just do what I can! Luv, Andrea
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