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My Christmas Gift
by Cathlyn CartierTwinkling strands light up the night,
carols ring in the air,
decorations adorn trees and rooftops,
preparations for the season evident everywhere.
The days will pass much too soon,
then twill be Christmas Day.
In all of the hustling, bustling about
have we reflected on the purpose? I doubt
many can even recall
the true reason for this season.
Giving gifts one to another,
as if we must compete.
The greatest gift has already been givn
it made our salvation complete.
This year the gift I long for most
doesnt come with a remote;
it doesnt make toast
The gift I wish that I could share
The story of Gods love to lost souls everywhere.
12/07/2003 Author's Note: This started with a reflection on "Winter Wonderland" for the December "30 Somethings" Challenge. This is were muse led me.
Posted on 12/07/2003
Copyright © 2024 Cathlyn Cartier
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 12/07/03 at 07:28 PM What a fine gift it would be Cath.....Charlie |
| Posted by Maureen Glaude on 12/07/03 at 07:37 PM Lovely lead-up to our carol sing night at church tonight. Yes, these are the important inspirations, and also I find keep me rooted and sane at this time. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 12/07/03 at 08:42 PM I say amen to this. Souls everywhere starts in my own household, next door, down the street, across town, ... . A great challenge! |
| Posted by Christina Bruno on 12/09/03 at 06:44 PM *hugs* lovely |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 12/10/03 at 04:37 PM May your muse always lead in such uplifting and vibrant directions! A wonderful verse for the season! :) |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 12/12/03 at 12:26 AM excellent read that everyone should see |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 12/25/03 at 10:04 PM Congratulations for poem of the day....Charlie |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 12/26/03 at 02:34 AM Congratulations on POTD! |
| Posted by Susan Q Tomas on 12/26/03 at 03:04 AM It is a strong desire of mine to make everyone aware of the gift God has given us. I want to share it so much it makes my heart ache. But as you know, not everyone accepts the gift yet. Joy to you who, for not only desiring the gift, but also accepting it. |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 12/29/03 at 05:59 AM beautiful verse for the season, congrats on poem of the day on a day you hold so dear :) |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 01/08/04 at 04:53 AM It is amazing how easy it is to get swept up in the material and even the relational aspects of the season and forget the spiritual meaning to which your poem brings needed attention. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 10/08/07 at 02:41 AM Hi Cathlyn,
Great write. It's beautiful. AMEN. I also agree wiuth the others too. Wonderful. That surely would be wonderful. |
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