Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

True Christmas

How humbly did our Savior come to us
How unlike the expectations of mankind
Through virgin birth, in lowly manger stall
'Neath natal star, shining bright, heavenly light.

As hosts of angels sang their Hallelujahs
Startling shepherds, watching their flocks by night
Mary gazed with peace upon her precious child
The promised Savior, God's own Son, His pure delight.

All creation paused, in hushed adoration
As cattle, sheep, shepherds and wise men came  
To gaze upon the beauty of God's perfect love
Manifested fully in helpless, holy babe.

How like the Father, to make a plan so pure
How like mankind, that we forget His gift to us
May our hearts and minds return to Jesus' birth
At Christmastime, in Him to place our trust.




Written on 12/21/2015

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Poet Destroyer A January 20, 2016 at 7:43 PM Hi Laura, it's January, :) I just saw you online, I was hoping to read a new poem. Oh, well. I will visit a title that's eye catching. :) hehe..Now let's see what grab's Linda's Attention... I hope you have a poem on Unicorns. LOL.....JK... Love LINDA Laura Leiser January 20, 2016 at 9:13 PM I'm trying to write again, but nothing is coming together for me so far. Maybe I'll get an inspiration soon.

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2016 at 8:24 PM I see this one was posted before Xmas. sorry I missed it! It's very nice. Laura Leiser January 14, 2016 at 12:21 PM Thank you, Andrea :)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2016 at 1:23 PM - Fill your heart with happiness, inspiration and joy - For you and your family ~ I wish you a wonderful new year, Laura - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso December 31, 2015 at 1:43 PM Hi Laura, I loved this beautiful Christmas poem! Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

Poet Destroyer A December 30, 2015 at 10:22 PM Hi Laura, glad to see you have been on here this month... Last I remember, you were going to be out for a while. Anyways -- DIM.... Just passing by to wish you a Happy New Year... Always & Forever ~LINDA~ 2016 Laura Leiser December 31, 2015 at 1:39 PM Hi Linda! Thanks for your kind words. I should be back on PS sometime in January. I just needed some time away. Have a Hapy New Year :)

Viv Wigley December 23, 2015 at 1:51 AM Amen, Laura, a lovely piece. A very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year to you and yours. Viv x Laura Leiser December 24, 2015 at 1:02 AM Thank you, Viv! And may also have a blessed Christmas, as well!

Jan Allison December 21, 2015 at 4:31 PM The true meaning of Christmas so beautifully penned Laura:-) hugs Jan xx 7 Laura Leiser December 21, 2015 at 5:50 PM Thank you, Jan! Merry Christmas to you :)