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The Gifts of Christmas

If there is one thing I love to see? It’s the beauty of a Christmas Tree. Decorated in festive finery, It serves to remind both you and me That never once, should mankind forget, Christmas presents, which we hope to get, Are the embodiment of Offerings brought, By Three Kings, for a humble birth they sought. These Orient Kings, led by a lone star, Brought rare and precious gifts from afar. His birth foretold by Angels and Seraphim, Is now praised in Carol and Christmas Hymn. With the giving of gifts, we emulate Their Adoration, as we too, celebrate The morning of that first Epiphany. A time for Love, Peace and Harmony. So let all Nations join in loving accord, To rejoice the coming of the Saviour Lord! And when placing gifts under the Christmas Tree, Think on the lessons learned from this Three. Give all Honour and Praise to Him, As did Shepherds, Kings and Cherubim. For there is no gift that’s treasured more, Than the Love of Him that Mary bore. Pay Homage to Him this Christmas Day. For His gifts of Love, rejoice today! In the meaning of Christmas, we must believe, When those loving Christmas gifts we receive! Rhymer December 24th, 2017

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Anthony Bridge

Date: 12/22/2018 11:34:00 AM

Around this time last year I read this poem by Denis on English radio, the station being 96.5 Bolton FM and I am going to do the same again tomorrow between 6 and 7 pm UK time. We are live on the internet anywhere in the world.

Anthony Bridge

Date: 1/7/2018 12:41:00 PM

I took the liberty of reading this poem on radio this evening between 6 and 7 pm UK time. The radio station is 96.5 Bolton FM and there is a 'listen again' facility for 7 days. The programme name is 'The Spirit of Bolton' and the listen again is available on the Bolton FM website. I hope my reading did justice to Dennis' work.

Denis Barter
Date: 12/22/2018 2:10:00 PM

Hi Anthony, I've been trying on and off for almost a year now, to thank you for your reading my poem. The web site I found, (the radio station) seemed to have an incorrect a connection, and was unable to access same or send you a message.. I was interested in reading some of your work, but was unable to find same. If you get this could you send me a link at poetscorner.ca. I am also a long time Member of Voices Net under the same Rhymer nom de plume.