“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…
And His name will be called: Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
From Isaiah 9:6
“It came upon a midnight clear,”
when all at once a star appeared.
It shined on Bethlehem so bright--
Guiding those who traveled that night.
A symbol of the One foretold
born this night; in manger’d fold
among the bleating of the sheep,
the Lamb of God, our souls to keep.
A gift for man sent from above,
redemption planned with His great love.
He lived; then died at Calvary--
Forsaken not, for you and me.
May the glory of His host surround you,
this blessed holiday season.
© 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- #149 Winklings: Write a poem about a Christmas painting. For AP. by Lyndon.
1750 points, ended January 9, 6 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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a beautiful Christmas message; may your star be ever guiding and bright in the new year, Sandi.
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You did well, angelic poet
to connect Christmas and Easter because they are not spirituallydisconnected: one is the phenomenon of God contracted to a span; the other, the babe grew to perfected man and through His resurrection saved us from sin and spiritual death. It is true that you relied heavily upon a well-known carol, but you put yourown stamp on it. And the painting with the Magi in the foreground and Bethlehem lit up in the background is central to your poem of the celebrated birth.
Thank you for placing your poem, here, poet. Good wishes.
Ron 
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thank you for the last two lines
This is a comforting poem. It leaves me feeling content and at peace.
Wonderful metre, delightful rhyme and a blessed message.
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Sandi
Just wonderful and enlightening. And a very Merry Christmas to you and all.
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Thank you Bob
I appreciate your taking the time to stop by, and for leaving your kindness and wishes behind
Many blessings, Sandi
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great job! you did fantastic on this poem!I would give it a 10 out of 10 if I were a judge for a contest!keep up the good work and never give up!
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Thank you! :)
Hi sweet lil girl, thank you for stopping by to view my work and for leaving your most gracious thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it and wish you a blessed holiday season!
Sandi
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Brilliant, just brilliant! A really great write, i love it! Thank you for entering my contest, and Merry Christmas!
~ Flowerpot
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Thanks again Jim, I really appreciate your sweet thoughts
Good luck in your judging Blessings, Sandi
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good job
Very nice Sandi. I see what you mean about being similar to my poem. However, mine was written 2 years ago.
I don't know whether this will win a trophy, but it's a winner in my book.
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Thank you Anna, I appreciate the read and your sweet thoughts my friend
Blessings, Sandi
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Another beautiful piece with a great message. I love it.
Anna.
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