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The Spirit of Christmas, Dover, Arkansas

In our little Arkansas Dover town, we never clown around, about the sacrifice
Christmas is about Christ, and his great love, which suffices 

We live and let live, to our charities we give, for in heaven above
It's all about Love, refining one's self, to enjoy in Dove, who is love

We put down the mind of strife, we celebrate Christ's birth
The sacrifice, `tis about life, and knowing it’s worth

Increasing our unction, never to wane, the Lamb's fame
In public we still pray, at our functions we still say, “in the Name”

In celebration of Love's life, we give up, all of our means
No hazing, it's amazing, all over town, Nativity scenes

To suffices our worship, the special day is necessary
Signs of heaven, Love's leaven, the Babe, and mother Mary

The Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost, some don't want to get even close, (or near)
For they fear, the special day of love's cheer, unto Christ, so dear

Have a very, very, merry, Christmas, Devonshire, to heaven for sure, and to all at Soup
Now year is close to over, don't be a rover, please visit Dover, “old Moses love scop”

10-16-09 For Carolyn's Christmas contest
4th placement
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Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Dear Moses, Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's "Christmas in My Home Town" Contest! Sounds like a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas-your hometown! Peace and love, Audrey A very Merry and blessed Christmas to you and yours, Moses! God bless.
K. Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Moses, congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest :) This is beautiful, since it reminds us for the true reason why we celebrate Christmas, hopefully more people will not forget that...
Fraser Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 12:03 PM
John, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Lovely piece >> James
Strand Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Congrats on your success in Carolyn's contest John.rgds Brian
Johnson Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 7:21 PM
What a nice town and gentle folk it must be. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Congrats, Moses, on your winning poem in Carolyn's contest.. well deserved win.. blessings... luv.. "Sweetheart"
Sweetheart Avatar
November 20, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Christmas is such a beautiful holiday and your poems reflect your spirit so beautiful too.. what an inspiration to us all u r Moses, my friend, and to the Soup Family... your comments are much appreciated tonight and we both have many more poems to share with our peers... blessings ... luv ... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Gumbo Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Wow this sounds like a great place, very well done write, flowing nicely and creating wonderful images. Good luck in the contest and thanks for visiting... I'll be reading more of you in the up coming couple of days (yeah, TGIF is my today)
George   Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Hi John, That is my kind of town. Wonderful poem. Best wishes in the contest. This is a winner for sure. Love, Lainie
Chircop Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Lets keep this Christmas Spirit Blazing..beautiful and inspirational..Charma
Loving Iii Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 4:33 PM
so near and yet so far. we need warm hollidays for the cold weather. merry christmas. jhl
Sheart Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 5:50 PM
A lovely poem John. Enjoyed reading. Thanks for your comments I appreciate them. Good luck in contest. Love Light Truth Patty
Canady Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 1:55 AM
As Always, Moses ... You Know What The True Meaning Of Honoring Christ Means ... Peace On Earth To Men of Good-Will ... Brotherly-Love, Let Our Hearts, Fill, and God Is Reigning In Heaven, Still ... Your Poet-Pal-Country-Gal ... MoonBee
Jenkins Avatar
October 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM
AMEN!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Amen Brother John ... your poem says it all .... so beautifully written and the message well expressed... a tribute ... to make souls think ... thankxxx for your comments on my You Inspire Me poem .. and we know where that inspiration truly comes from .. Amen... Linda-Marie
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October 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful, inspirational rhyme, John. Thank you for your comment on my poem. Love, Iolanda
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October 25, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Lovely words good luck in the contest. Thank you for your comments. Pam.
Esquire Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Dear John Moses, I live in Vermont and this Masterpiece of Poetry is how I celabrate Christmas Superb Write I agree with Amber Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments on my work I am a poor commenter so I will wish YOU a Very Merry Christmas and Health and prosperity for YOU and YOURS in the NEW YEAR...ALWAYS...HG
Haick Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 8:04 AM
I truly love this John!.. In celebration of love's life, we give up....I am sure Dover is special to Him also, because he did say He will honor those who honor Him!! Good luck in Carolyn's Christmas Contest!! Thank you for commenting on my poem. When you have time read and enjoy some of my other poems, please. Peace and love, Audrey
Guzzi Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM
A heartfelt Christ mass. Light & Love
Fraser Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Delightful piece John, all the best in Carolyn's contest >> James
Goff Avatar
October 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM
very enjoyable nostalgia! John! sounds wonderful! and thanks for your kind comments, jim
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October 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Amen to THAT my brother...The true spirit of Christmas shines through here in this wonderful poem. May I say it is also nice to find a fellow "good ole' boy" in the Soup mix? (Moonbee being a "good ole' gal" of course) ... I guess we're ALL "good ole gals n' boys" here on the Soup ain't we?... And thanks again for your comments my friend! - Tim
Hilliker Avatar
October 21, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I wish I was assure as you, John. Thanks for your advice on my poem. I enjoy both your poetry and your comments. Always, Kim
Rider Avatar
October 20, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Thank you for your heartfelt comments on my Rite of passage poem, Moses, you have a wonderful christmas poem here, something we all need to remember during the season of His birth. Good luck with this one. ~Trudy~
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