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Premium Member The Nativity Charlieku

Joseph
and Mary
traveled on a

donkey
to give birth
in Bethlehem,

but there
was no room
in the town's inn

In the 
silence of
the starry night,

born in
a manger
the dear Savior 

Angel
announces
to the shepherds:

"Today
nearby is 
born a baby 

God's son 
the Savior,
Jesus the Lord

Angels 
sing: "Glory
to God in the

highest,
peace to His
people on earth.

Shepherds
came to the
stable to pay

homage
to the new
Infant Jesus.

Magi
came adored
offered Him gifts


10/13/2018

Poetry Contest: Charlieku 4-3-2 
Sponsored by: Charles Messina 

2-3-4  syllable count 
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“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest” (Luke 1:30–32).
© Eve Roper  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Senryu


Premium Member Nativity Narrated the A-B-C Way

Afar from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth traveled Joseph and Mary
Behooving the call of Caesar Augustus’ census decree for the citizenry
Complying did they for the fulfillment of a prophecy held as mystery
David’s City, Bethlehem, headed they for Joseph was of David’s ancestry.

Expectant steward father and obedient chosen mother journeyed together
Faithfully following God’s will, cognizant of His protection and power
Giving themselves to His leading until they were ushered to a manger
“His will be done,” they both expressed for the birth of the Deliverer.

“Immanuel – God with us, His name would truly mean,” Joseph professed
“Jesus should He be called as told by the angel,” Mary confessed
“King of kings” the Son of the highest by whom mankind will be blessed
“Love of God Bearer” He be since He will save those from sin oppressed.

Miraculous indeed! Jesus’ birth brought to the world wonderful changes
Night so dark became a glorious event transcending throughout all ages
Overwhelmed was Bethlehem with divine iridescence as spoken by the sages
“Peace on earth, Hosanna in the highest,” angels heralded upon the ranges.

Quickening hope-rays moved the shepherds into a quivering
Redemption they saw while their vision was illumined by God’s working
“Saviour, Christ the Lord is born,” heard they from hosts of angels singing
Tidings of joy, love, and peace reached them, Messiah’s incarnation testifying.

United in spirit, the shepherds worshiped the new born King with sincerity
Verily their hearts were filled with awe in exalting God’s Son in His humanity
Wrapped in swaddling cloth was he, laid in bed of hay, showing His humility.

Xenial to their guests, the blessed family welcomed the wise men who came
          with jubilation        
Yearning to magnify His name, they offered presents: gold, frankincense,   
          myrrh midst adoration 
Zestfully grateful to the Almighty for His gift, eternal life of assured and 
          victorious salvation.

December 18, 2021
Honorable Mention, "Nativity New Poems" Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper; judged on 1/18/2022.

Premium Member Hallelujah

Twas the Eve of this Christmas,
We were traveling far,
When in the dark sky
I noticed a bright shining star.

I imagined the Manger,
Where Jesus was born,
Were alerted to danger
As the road signs did warn.

The bright star we followed,
Far above in the night
In my mind’s eye saw Shepherds,
And Three Kings giving us light .

Listening to joyful Carols,
Each one we both sung,
As we neared our destination,
Heard church bells being rung.

We noticed a small church,
Standing all on it’s own
A midnight mass in progress,
Singing heard from it’s dome.

We went in and watched,
A nativity in play,
The Christ child was born
It is now Christmas Day.

Competition Entry
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Date 2021/12/30
Form: Quatrain

Lovers of Earth

The weather with its thunder and rain,
change of perception to takes us home again.
By the ecology of magic that remains,
or lifeless desserts that will find its names.
Through misty realms by wasters dreams,
dying trees without carbon in distress it seems. 
To regain some sense of ground and gravity,
some ancient diversities is the approach in nativity.
The killing of earth by poisons and number,
politics, bankers and farmers plunder.
Mother of all secret creation to sustain,
convenient ignorance the invisible chain.
When human creation at its dire and best,
seeds containing enduring passion need to manifest.
Allowing true purpose intend to find,
away from actions that keep us blind.
Mother earth love brings true awakening,
forwarding the ultimate reasons of being.
The roots of our ancient truth is deep,
a sacred point of view that we reap.
Cut out the parasitic takers stories,
follow the generosity of spirit glories.
Living creative forces are sacred,
truth by living force well motivated.
Form: Ballade

Little Heart

I think I heard His voice today,
in the midst of art and poetry.
I think he called me "little heart" -
oh what a joy it is to me!

Not long before, I'd scoff at this,
say my heart's a grand machine -
but next to Him I'm a mustard seed,
so small, and weak, and green.

But I can love. Yes, I can love!
I want to learn and grow.
To develop my potential
till I sleep 'neath dust and snow.

There's no shame in being "little heart",
no shame at needing Him.
Pour your fire into my little heart,
and fill it to the brim!

Father, I'll ne'er live up to you,
as I try to safeguard those I love.
But I'll do what I can with my little heart,
to live like your saints above.

2023-06-01

Written during Adoration at Nativity of Our Lord in Broomfield, CO
Form: Quatrain


Premium Member Hush of Christmas Past

Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding!
Oh, how lovely! Those Christmas bells are now ringing!
I wonder what this new season brings,
I wish everyone will have a great fun and joyful singing.

To revere a while with smile on Christmas past,
Revelry and happy caroling were in real blast;
Malls and streets seethed with people for shopping spree
Bringing home delicious foods and lanterns for  Christmas tree.

Yuletide past, you wistfully hush!
When orphans and street children felt the spirit of Christmas;
Neighbors and friends gave gifts and generously shared
Whatever they’ve had, in their own ways they lovingly spared.

Victims of catastrophe were graciously revived,
Everything had been rebuilt as love and unity abide;
The great season ecstatically boomed with huge surprise
To celebrate nativity,  the birth of Jesus Christ.

Hush! Oh, Christmas past, everyone coos as silver bells ring!
May it be again a season of hope with abundant blessings; 
As advent candles are lighted with fervent prayer and thanksgiving,
May we be blessed while we are all preparing.


Dec. 10, 2014 2.38pm

I wish you all an Advance Blessed  Christmas Season with lots of love…
© Len Gasun  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member My Christmas Tree Dream

I was walking snow covered woods,
     in my dream and came upon a fir tree;
and I was struck by the bright glistening branches,
       dusted with beautiful new fallen snow;
             shimmering in moonlight . . . 

        with stars shining through those branches,
     reminding me of Jesus's journey to Earth;
oh, I will decorate that fir tree in the woods,
       'cause could not imagine cutting it down;
           so went home for baubles . . . 

        made of glass, wood and ceramic,
     also garland, tinsel and a golden star;
it was a lovely dream of tree decorating,
     and in great respect for the nativity;
             I placed the star on top . . . 

       and when I was finished-   I stood,
    to behold the most beautiful fir tree;
with stars shining through the decorated branches,
       and the star up top began to sparkle;
            in my Christmas tree dream . . . 

__________________________
December 7, 2018


Poetry/Verse/My Christmas Tree Dream
Copyright Protected, ID 18-1092-660-01
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.
Form: Verse

The President Appears Mad As a Hatter

this Democratic Party affiliated member i.e.
   considered (with an eye blink)
   positing the following blurb
   for a very short while

asper the "FAKE" trumpeting
   oaf fish shill offal
   continuous, indecorous,
   and poisonous barbs doth re vile

me, an anonymous middle aged
   concerned citizen at thee...reptile
no...no...that, would
   unfairly debase creatures such as
   snakes, lizards, turtles, or alligators, 

   whose aggressive acceptable modes, 
   one expects tubby non servile
thus in my mind hiss non diss incriminating
   cruel, fiendish, gallingly jawboning
   mawkish philistine (YES, 
   I MEAN YOU DONALD Quisling TRUMP)

   figuratively roasting
   respectable people analogous
   to rake them over hot coals 
   then, burn them at the stake,
   which witch trial characters assassination

   with point blank expletives
   found an introspective chap (yours truly)
   responds to broadcast
   unflattering sentiments,
   albeit swiftly tailored harried, yup,
   yar...obnoxious fulminations rile,

said brief explanation motive enough
   (occurred within a split second)
   after gleaning most recent denigrating,
   hurtful, lambasting puerile

verbal and/ or twittering outbursts
   (MOST DEFINITELY) unstatesmanlike
at least to me: a circumspect enlightened
   genteel individual kind nattering
nabob of nativity, who feels alarmed

   at venal wickedness by thee ->
   President Trump spluttering, smoldering, 
   slandering gallimaufry
predicated predictable awfully banal,

   cringeworthy diurnal,
   and fiercely hurt locker ful invective bile
perhaps indicative of dementia praecox
   or smother mental illness,
   ye would immediately refute,
   and be in din aisle.

Premium Member The Nativity

(Constanza Poetry Form)
           

                                               The Nativity

                                   We first hailed the Nativity
                              To honour birth of the Lord`s Son
                                   During a cold winter season

                                    With a deep sense of piety
                              When all the world was in delight
                                  At the Messiah`s divine sight,

                                       When stars of creativity
                             Were shining bright at midst of night
                                 As tokens of His Son`s birthright

                           And shepherds flocked to to the Mighty
                                 To greet the only son of God
                              To the full best they could afford

                               With white wreaths of sincerity
                           To thank the Lord for the Shepherd
                                To lead followers to the shed;

                                  We first hailed the Nativity
                                  With a deep sense of piety
                                    When stars of creativity
                           And shepherds flocked to the Mighty
                               With white wreaths of sincerity.
Form: Rhyme

Two Wonderful Gifts

December is known for short days and snow,
and for frozen skies over oceans that billow,
in the midst of winter's winds fiercely howling: 
God chose the coldest day for Christ's coming!

In some countries, Nativity scenes
are staged alive as in the town of Assisi,
don't skip the arrival of the Magi
riding those camels that bring three gifts!

No night is more festive than Christmas,
listen to kids caroling from door to door,
their love for Jesus is a delight to explore;  
greet them with joy, pause your chores!

Everybody must remember that Jesus
was the Redeemer, the Lamb of sacrifice,
Herod hunted this child because of envy,
he wanted to be the king chosen by destiny! 

December brings us two wonderful gifts:
one is snow, the other is pure grace;
the Shepherd seeks His stranded sheep,
who lost their way by a steep creek!
Form: Ballad

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