#reasonfortheseason
Rows of multi-colored lanterns
and lights brighten the streets,
while frosted and glittered *****
silver bells, stars and trimmings
on Christmas trees, paint our
gloomy perspectives with hopeful
greens, reds, blues, and golds...
life is never fair in the midst of all
these crises, we may have been
disheartened...yet, here we are,
trying to survive, finding wisdom
in sufferings...we manage to start
over, and prepare for the coming
celebration...even silent corners
in our houses and gardens, now
speak of festive thoughts...despite
difficulties, we find time to rejoice.
we prop ourselves physically, and
spiritually...eyes, heart and soul
are filled with joyful anticipation,
traditions bring cheer here and there.
a wooden diorama of the Nativity
reminds me that, all these lanterns
and lights...all these preparations,
lead us to but one path:..to the manger,
where lies....the Baby Christ Jesus,
the reason for this holiday season...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!
Sally
© Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan
December 23, 2020
#joyfulanticipation #nativity #reasonfortheseason #lanternsandlights
Dec 22, 2020
Dec 22, 2020 at 9:42 PM UTC
I know you’ve seen many Christmas poems today,
And will in the days to come,
But mine will be different, I pray.
Amidst all of the gifts and presents,
Among the crowds of relatives and good food,
We cannot forget who is always in our presence.
God the Father and God the Son,
And God the Spirit, are present;
The Trinity, three in one.
Although the presents are fun,
And you realize your crazy uncle is actually kind of cool,
We have to leave time to remember the birth of God’s Son.
If not for him, we wouldn’t be here;
Without his birth in lowly Bethlehem,
All of the gifts and happiness would disappear.
So praise God this day
That God arranged the ****** birth;
Praise God every day
That He sent His son to Earth.
Dec 25, 2018
Dec 25, 2018 at 1:25 PM UTC
fill your sight, with bright, fragrant tannenbaums,
smile, and i'll try to clear the lines on your palms...
i'd speak to destiny, save you from fateful roads
allay your fears, as waves of changes affect today's world...
let me streak the Heavens with star-shaped lightnings
create festive skies, over dark, fiery spots persisting.
i would seek all you downtrodden, despondent ones
whoever, wherever you are...wave my hand more than once
to paint your dimming minds, with Christmas dust of gold,
green and red...i'd make you believe, miracles do unfold.
remember your dreams, let me lift your dying hopes,
what's best for you will come, when time is right.....just,
listen close, hear the softened clatter of my little hoof
soon, i'd be landing on your snow-covered roof
then slide down your chimney....
watch me
as i stand carefully....whisking soot
from my red suit...
your doubts and fears must perish
sad and mirthful moments, you must cherish,
weep no more, look up to the sky,
you are all children of Christmas, raise your eyes
regardless of age and color...beliefs, or faiths
some wishes are granted, some have to wait,
i got presents in my sack, other than your desires,
some pleasant tidings, to set your sagging spirit afire...
o, sad, broken and orphaned hearts, do not despair,
keep your faith alive, have patience...trust!
other days can be Christmas,
though it may not be December...........just,
listen close, hear the softened clatter of my boots
watch me, as i rise, whisking soot from my red suit
bearing gifts from the One up there...to last all seasons
just keep in mind....He's the Reason, for the Season...
Sally
Copyright December 16/16
Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan
Dec 23, 2016
Dec 23, 2016 at 7:30 PM UTC