Michael Jordan Poet Couplet

The Greatest Gift

Away in a manger no crib for his bed
Christmas is the greatest story I’ve read

A God for a father it was a virgin that gave birth
To the greatest blessing that ever walked this earth

People from all nations every race and creed
Reflect for a moment on what others may need 

Before I start on the presents or share in the glee
God I humbly thank you for sending your son unto me

I do wish you all a Merry Christmas and I ask you all to pray
Remember the shelters when the giving spirit comes your way

Even the most adamant nonbelievers whether they admit it not
Knows Christmas is the most blessed day that every year has got



I wrote this poem for Brian's Advent
Poetry contest. The Homeless shelters
are always in need of donations this
time of year, Please consider helping
them if you can. God Bless, MJ

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Poet Destroyer A January 4, 2013 at 10:51 PM Michael, the poem is wonderful...LINDA

Keith Bickerstaffe December 19, 2008 at 7:04 AM It's so easy to lose the true meaning of Christmas within all the materialism and waste. You have captured its true essence with your wonderful poem! God bless, Keith

Joyce Johnson December 15, 2008 at 11:45 AM Congratulations on your win. Your generous spirit is showing. We are having drives for the homeless here too. It is so cold for our area and the need is great. Hope you have a lovely Christmas Michael. Love, Joyce

December 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM Michael, I just wanted to drop by add congratulations on being one of the winners in the Advent contest to my other comment. Keep up the good writing! Karen

Brandee Augustus December 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM I believe it is true that nonbelievers can feel that this time of year is the most special because it is also the reason why more people are depressed during this season. They forget that there is something bigger than themselves to live and fight for. They forget about Him and people that are less fortunate than they are. Your poem really reminds us of that. Thanks for the poem and congratulations for placing in Brian's poem!

Carrie Richards December 13, 2008 at 8:16 AM Congrautulations, Michael...this poem and your ending message was an inspiration! ~ God Bless...and Happy Holidays! ~ Love, Carrie

Juliane Thomas December 13, 2008 at 7:54 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! This is a beautiful poem! I hope you have warm, joy-filled holidays! ~Juliane

Sharon Winter December 13, 2008 at 7:49 AM Warmest congrats my dear Michael on your win in Brian's contest. Been thinking about you, hoping all is well. A beautiful holiday season to you and yours once again. Love always, Shar xoxo

John Heck December 13, 2008 at 7:42 AM Dear Michael - Excellent couplets that depicts the true meaning of this blessed holiday. Congratulations on your WIN in Brian's contest. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John

John Heck December 5, 2008 at 4:29 PM This is beautiful, Michael. Solemn words that light the holiday season with comfort and joy. Peace always and may you and your family have a Happy & Healthy Holiday season. John

James Foulk November 28, 2008 at 12:24 PM a beautiful poem and so touching and so true. if lost people do same to change during Christmas. it is a shame that everyday can't be christimas. thank you Michael for reading my poem and for your comment and support for my poetry and being a friend, hope you hac a happy thanksgiving.

Diane Christian November 27, 2008 at 10:58 AM this is so beautiful written, we all truly blessed and we should help others in need if we can especialy people in shelters, my son raised money for slum survivor all money goes to those living in slums, it is sad, this write is a beautiful write of christmast and it's true meaning God bless you from diane

Derrick Burton November 26, 2008 at 11:11 PM beautiful poem and also thoughtful.

Barbara Gorelick November 26, 2008 at 2:50 PM Michael...we all need to remember the message here. Good work. BG

John Rhinem November 26, 2008 at 1:02 PM "I Loved It!"~Filled with so much compassion, light and truth!~"Hello Michael Jordan~Just Wanted To Stop By To Tell You & All Your Loves, Happy Holidays!"~Oh, "And That I Shall 'Always' Love You!!"~"Beautiful Write Michael!"~Sincerely, John:)

November 26, 2008 at 8:24 AM Wonderful poem on the true meaning of Christmas. You are such an inspiration. I left a thank you to and others on my poem, "Dancing" if you want to check it out. Happy Thanksgiving! God bless you. Karen

Carrie Richards November 26, 2008 at 7:29 AM Your beautiful sentiments in the poem, and also with the postscript, is the true meaning of Christmas, Michael. As a note, my family has signed up for the Turkey Trot ( a walk to raise money for the needy)..that's how we will spend Thanksgiving morning (tomorrow) in Chico. The rest of the day at my daughter's house.that's where she lives) God Bless! Carrie

Michael Torres November 26, 2008 at 6:10 AM I applaud you for this poem and thought Michael. God bless you and your lovely family peace in your caring heart and always have joy. Michael Torres

Sharon Winter November 26, 2008 at 4:45 AM Good luck in the contest Michael. More than that, thanks for sharing your giving, beautiful heart. We should remember the needy at this time, and all year round. Love, Shar xoxo

Kristin Reynolds November 26, 2008 at 3:59 AM Beautiful and inspiring, showing your great and worthy soul. :) A winner, most certainly. love, Kristin

Robin L. Gass November 26, 2008 at 3:31 AM This is beautiful. The birth of our Saviour is and always will be the greatest gift. I have one called The Greatest Gift, which I invite you to read. You've not only created a wonderful poem but a reminder for people to open their hearts. Christ gave his life for all, he gave of himself and we should always be an example of that "Geatest Gift". God bless you and good luck. Love Robin