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The Real Meaning Of Christmas
by Melissa Arel
Its not about presents, wrapped with pretty bows
Its not about christmas trees or fluffy white snow
Its not about candy canes, cookies, or treats
Its much more important than the sum of all of these.
Jesus was born to Mary, His earthly mother blessed
Humbled before all of creation in hay-laid, swaddled rest.
Angels proclaimed His birth, the shepherds saw the light
Three kings saw a star shining from far
Guiding them to a kingdom's sight.
The real meaning of Christmas is truly heaven-sent
God in the form of a child, so He may pay our ransom rent.
Given as the payment for all of mankind's sin
He was destined to sacrifice Himself so that we might live again.
We celebrate that gift He gave only once a year
But we should rejoice everyday for His return is drawing near.
Christmas is a time of remembrance when God sent His only son
The real meaning lies in all of our hearts - each and every one.
01/03/2005 Author's Note: ** Written for the December Christian Poets Contest **
Posted on 01/04/2005
Copyright © 2024 Melissa Arel
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 01/05/05 at 08:02 PM Very, very well done Mel....Charlie |
| Posted by David R Spellman on 01/05/05 at 08:55 PM You've captured it all so well here! |
| Posted by John Harder on 01/07/05 at 12:49 PM what a great reminder. we so often get caught up in the traditions of the season that we forget what we're even celebrating. |
| Posted by Soulo Jacob Bourgeau on 01/16/06 at 04:51 PM Congrats on POTD! A beautiful poem! |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 01/16/06 at 07:25 PM Congratulations on poem of the day Mel. Well deserved.....Charlie |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 10/13/06 at 04:57 AM Hi Melissa,
It's beautiful. Amen. The true meaning is about our Lord, Jesus being born, indeed. |
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