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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 1/4/2013 10:51:00 PM
Michael, the poem is wonderful...LINDA
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Date: 12/19/2008 7:04:00 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
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Date: 12/15/2008 11:45:00 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
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Date: 12/14/2008 11:17:00 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
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Date: 12/13/2008 10:00:00 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!
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Date: 12/13/2008 8:16:00 AM
Congrautulations, Michael...this poem and your ending message was an inspiration! ~ God Bless...and Happy Holidays! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/13/2008 7:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! This is a beautiful poem! I hope you have warm, joy-filled holidays! ~Juliane
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Date: 12/13/2008 7:49:00 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
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Date: 12/13/2008 7:42:00 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
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Date: 12/5/2008 4:29:00 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
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Date: 11/28/2008 12:24:00 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.
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Date: 11/27/2008 10:58:00 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
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Date: 11/26/2008 11:11:00 PM
beautiful poem and also thoughtful.
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Date: 11/26/2008 2:50:00 PM
Michael...we all need to remember the message here. Good work. BG
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Date: 11/26/2008 1:02:00 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:)
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Date: 11/26/2008 8:24:00 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
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Date: 11/26/2008 7:29:00 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
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Date: 11/26/2008 6:10:00 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
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Date: 11/26/2008 4:45:00 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
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Date: 11/26/2008 4:11:00 AM
Beautiful write, yes please, let us all remember the less fortunate.....love to you, and your precious family, Christy
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Date: 11/26/2008 3:59:00 AM
Beautiful and inspiring, showing your great and worthy soul. :) A winner, most certainly. love, Kristin
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Date: 11/26/2008 3:31:00 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
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