Poetry For Christmas, pen 10
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "The Star of Bethlehem"assorted styles of poems about Christmas
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Comment from visionary1234
This is a lovely Christmas poem, Dawn. I particularly like the fact that you've made it PERSONAL by asking us if it were OUR son, would we be willing to make that kind of sacrifice. (Hell no!) That's what makes it stand out from the usual Christmas fare. Well done!
:)Sharyn
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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This is a lovely Christmas poem, Dawn. I particularly like the fact that you've made it PERSONAL by asking us if it were OUR son, would we be willing to make that kind of sacrifice. (Hell no!) That's what makes it stand out from the usual Christmas fare. Well done!
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from robyn corum
Dawn,
Whoa!! Sing it, sister!! Probably one of the best poems I have read all year on FanStory. Excellent, excellent job!!
Thanks so much! Peace--
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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Dawn,
Whoa!! Sing it, sister!! Probably one of the best poems I have read all year on FanStory. Excellent, excellent job!!
Thanks so much! Peace--
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Irish Rain
SUCH a beautiful Christmas poem Miss Dawn!! I love the questions, they are profound, and we can each discover our truth in them. Just beautiful!! Blessings!!!
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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SUCH a beautiful Christmas poem Miss Dawn!! I love the questions, they are profound, and we can each discover our truth in them. Just beautiful!! Blessings!!!
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Reminds me of the great song 'Mary, Did You Know?"
Very well done and the rhyme and flow are excellently done and the questions are posed to make us think. Could we?
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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Reminds me of the great song 'Mary, Did You Know?"
Very well done and the rhyme and flow are excellently done and the questions are posed to make us think. Could we?
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Mark Valentine
A wonderful reflection on our relationship to the core meaning of Christmas (accompanied by one of my favorite Christmas songs). The event is now over 2,000 years in the past - it hasn't changed, but we have. Your poem is a great reminder of that.
I like the line about some thinking there is nothing to be gained by being overawed. I have respect for most atheists, but not so much for those atheists who are quite sure that they are too smart to believe. Given our limitations, there's a lot to be said for humility - your poem hits that message.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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A wonderful reflection on our relationship to the core meaning of Christmas (accompanied by one of my favorite Christmas songs). The event is now over 2,000 years in the past - it hasn't changed, but we have. Your poem is a great reminder of that.
I like the line about some thinking there is nothing to be gained by being overawed. I have respect for most atheists, but not so much for those atheists who are quite sure that they are too smart to believe. Given our limitations, there's a lot to be said for humility - your poem hits that message.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Ricky1024
Do you my dear Dawn my gift to you from me and Christy six stars for your beautiful and honorarium about this Christmas and Christmas spirit it Rhymes beautiful Edith theme and image reward for beautiful also objective and subjective content or excellent as well as descriptive measures good luck with this in the contest doctor Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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Do you my dear Dawn my gift to you from me and Christy six stars for your beautiful and honorarium about this Christmas and Christmas spirit it Rhymes beautiful Edith theme and image reward for beautiful also objective and subjective content or excellent as well as descriptive measures good luck with this in the contest doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Dawn, a very thought provoking poem. No, I don't think any mother would be able to make that sacrifice without breaking her heart. But then again, I'm not religious, although I truly believe Jesus did go to his crucifixion.
Wonderful poem
I pray we all we remember = I pray we all remember
All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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Hi Dawn, a very thought provoking poem. No, I don't think any mother would be able to make that sacrifice without breaking her heart. But then again, I'm not religious, although I truly believe Jesus did go to his crucifixion.
Wonderful poem
I pray we all we remember = I pray we all remember
All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from damommy
I've wondered myself if anyone but Mary would have done such a thing. As you pointed out in your lovely poem, we'd probably think we were hallucinating or dreaming.
Are there strong people today who would follow God no matter what as those did in the Bible? When asked to sacrifice a son?
I find that too few still believe in miracles, while I see one nearly every day. It's all in the perception.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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I've wondered myself if anyone but Mary would have done such a thing. As you pointed out in your lovely poem, we'd probably think we were hallucinating or dreaming.
Are there strong people today who would follow God no matter what as those did in the Bible? When asked to sacrifice a son?
I find that too few still believe in miracles, while I see one nearly every day. It's all in the perception.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
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It's so annoying to have computer problems. Don't worry. I don't keep score. lol
Comment from Sharon Haiste
A nice Christmas poem with a lovely picture.
The meaning is strong and clear.
And thank you for sharing the video of O Holy Night. Always a Christmas favorite.
Sharon
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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A nice Christmas poem with a lovely picture.
The meaning is strong and clear.
And thank you for sharing the video of O Holy Night. Always a Christmas favorite.
Sharon
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2017
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So sorry for the delay, and for the cut & paste reply - big problems with my laptop for over a week. Thanks very much for your kind review, and for your understanding!
Comment from Sasha
You pose a valid question in this one. With so much modern technology, I fear many would wait for someone else to actually make the trip. Although I believe in science, I still believe Christ was real, born in Bethlehem, and died on the cross for our sins. Beautifully written and definitely thought provoking. This is a great entry for this contest and I sincerely wish you all the best.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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You pose a valid question in this one. With so much modern technology, I fear many would wait for someone else to actually make the trip. Although I believe in science, I still believe Christ was real, born in Bethlehem, and died on the cross for our sins. Beautifully written and definitely thought provoking. This is a great entry for this contest and I sincerely wish you all the best.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much, Sasha. I'll have to come back - feeling a little off - gonna lie down. XX
