My Christmas Wish For You - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Incognito · 12-13-2003, 10:08 AM

Here is a poem I wrote...MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!

'Twas the night before Christmas
In the great USA,
Its people were sleeping
It had been a long day.

They were tired of working
And wanted some peace,
Hopefully someday
This grind would cease.

The children were lying
Awake in their bed,
The meaning of Christmas
Was not in there head.

Mom was wrapping presents
While Dad let out a sigh,
They had spent too much money
Their bankroll was dry.

Keeping up with the Jones'
Was getting harder to do,
The price tags were getting higher
The presents were too.

Then out on our lawn
I heard this great sound,
I ran to the window
You won't believe what I found.

The moon had a glow
It was shining so bright,
My eyes were nearly blinded
By the most beautiful light.

And what to my awestruck
Eyes did I see?
But the figure of Jesus
Who was staring at me.

He brought with Him angels
To announce to the earth,
Tomorrow was Christmas
The day of His birth.

I stared in amazement
My prayers had come true,
I followed the light
What else could I do?

He was the essence of love
From His head to His feet,
Of all the people on earth
He was the one I hoped to meet.

His eyes how they shined
His smile was profound,
There was enough love inside him
To spread the world 'round.

He told me our hearts
Had hardened with time,
The hour was late
The bell would soon chime.

It was time to show kindness
We must put down our sword,
To find the meaning of Christmas
We must follow the Lord.

His word had been given
On a mountain so high,
He loved us so much
He was willing to die.

Now it was time for us to follow
All He had to say,
Tomorrow was nearing
It was almost Christmas Day.

With so little time
And so much to do,
The angels had left us
Around the world they had flew.

With trumpets a blowing
They spread the great word,
All over the world
This message was heard.

"The King is alive
You must all come and see,
The Savior is waiting
For you and for me.

If Christmas is to be found
You must look in your heart,
The Spirit is inside you
You were never apart.

He gave you His word
His love it is free,
If you follow in His footsteps
You'll be given eternity.

The sign of the cross
Still shines from above,
Don't ever forget it
It's the symbol of love.

His body went to Heaven
His Spirit's still here,
Your sins are forgiven
You have nothing to fear."

I bowed in His presence
I then humbly thought,
"This IS the greatest gift
I could ever have got."

I then heard the angels rejoice
As they were soon out of sight,
Singing "Merry Christmas to All
Who follow His light."

~Incognito

Incognito · 12-16-2003, 09:37 AM

For those having a hard time around the holidays I am sending flowers your way...

http://www.andiesisle.com/Flowers.html

2stop · 12-16-2003, 10:00 AM

~~Incognito~ Your poem is absolutely beautiful!! You should write a book of poems. It was a joy to read, and an awesome message in the poem too. Thank you so much for sharing this.....

~You have a beautiful spirit~:redrose :bluerose

Incognito · 12-16-2003, 08:30 PM

Thanks for your kind words. This poem has been published a few different places, along with some of my other ones. Someday I will get a book together. I hope your Christmas is a happy one.

2stop · 12-17-2003, 06:31 AM

Poetry.com said they published a few of my poems but I din't want to pay $100 for the book, so I've yet to find the book, they weren't evn sure what the title was going to be yet, so I guess they really wanted my money not my poetry. I am going to put together my own book, and am working on some other writing projects.

I really do like this poem of yours though. You have a Happy Holiday too!!!!

Incognito · 12-22-2003, 08:37 PM

Would love to read some of your poetry 2stop. Merry Christmas to all!

2stop · 12-22-2003, 08:46 PM

~Merry Christmas to YOU too!!!~ :xmassmile

Debbie · 12-23-2003, 04:25 AM

Wonerful!!

Ladies,

Maybe you could do a book together. Wouldn't that be great! I'd buy it

Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Hugs,
Debbie

rhiannon29 · 12-24-2003, 08:11 AM

Here is a prayer for those who may need one......

Dear Lord, I need your peace today.
I have crooked places that need to be made
straight and rough places that need to be smoothed
I'm facing mountains I can't climb and valleys
I can't cross. I need help. I release into your hands
all the worries and anxieties and struggles of life.
-Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook

What must I do?

God know my situation
I am but one
but I am one
I cannot do everything
but I can do something.

-Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris

Unexpected Blessings-

Give thanks
For unknown blessings
Already on their way.
-Native American Prayer

God Alone Suffices-

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing dismay you.
All things pass.
God never changes.
Patience attains
all that it strives for.
Those who have God
find they lack nothing.
God alone suffices.
-Teresa of Avila

12-13-2003, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Incognito Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On pins and needles Posts: 116	My Christmas Wish For You Here is a poem I wrote...MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone! 'Twas the night before Christmas In the great USA, Its people were sleeping It had been a long day. They were tired of working And wanted some peace, Hopefully someday This grind would cease. The children were lying Awake in their bed, The meaning of Christmas Was not in there head. Mom was wrapping presents While Dad let out a sigh, They had spent too much money Their bankroll was dry. Keeping up with the Jones' Was getting harder to do, The price tags were getting higher The presents were too. Then out on our lawn I heard this great sound, I ran to the window You won't believe what I found. The moon had a glow It was shining so bright, My eyes were nearly blinded By the most beautiful light. And what to my awestruck Eyes did I see? But the figure of Jesus Who was staring at me. He brought with Him angels To announce to the earth, Tomorrow was Christmas The day of His birth. I stared in amazement My prayers had come true, I followed the light What else could I do? He was the essence of love From His head to His feet, Of all the people on earth He was the one I hoped to meet. His eyes how they shined His smile was profound, There was enough love inside him To spread the world 'round. He told me our hearts Had hardened with time, The hour was late The bell would soon chime. It was time to show kindness We must put down our sword, To find the meaning of Christmas We must follow the Lord. His word had been given On a mountain so high, He loved us so much He was willing to die. Now it was time for us to follow All He had to say, Tomorrow was nearing It was almost Christmas Day. With so little time And so much to do, The angels had left us Around the world they had flew. With trumpets a blowing They spread the great word, All over the world This message was heard. "The King is alive You must all come and see, The Savior is waiting For you and for me. If Christmas is to be found You must look in your heart, The Spirit is inside you You were never apart. He gave you His word His love it is free, If you follow in His footsteps You'll be given eternity. The sign of the cross Still shines from above, Don't ever forget it It's the symbol of love. His body went to Heaven His Spirit's still here, Your sins are forgiven You have nothing to fear." I bowed in His presence I then humbly thought, "This IS the greatest gift I could ever have got." I then heard the angels rejoice As they were soon out of sight, Singing "Merry Christmas to All Who follow His light." ~Incognito __________________ "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely."

12-16-2003, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Incognito Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On pins and needles Posts: 116	For those having a hard time around the holidays I am sending flowers your way... http://www.andiesisle.com/Flowers.html __________________ "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely."

12-16-2003, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	~~Incognito~ Your poem is absolutely beautiful!! You should write a book of poems. It was a joy to read, and an awesome message in the poem too. Thank you so much for sharing this..... ~You have a beautiful spirit~:redrose :bluerose __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

12-16-2003, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Incognito Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On pins and needles Posts: 116	Thanks for your kind words. This poem has been published a few different places, along with some of my other ones. Someday I will get a book together. I hope your Christmas is a happy one. __________________ "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely."

12-17-2003, 06:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	Poetry.com said they published a few of my poems but I din't want to pay $100 for the book, so I've yet to find the book, they weren't evn sure what the title was going to be yet, so I guess they really wanted my money not my poetry. I am going to put together my own book, and am working on some other writing projects. I really do like this poem of yours though. You have a Happy Holiday too!!!! __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

12-22-2003, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Incognito Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On pins and needles Posts: 116	Would love to read some of your poetry 2stop. Merry Christmas to all! __________________ "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely."

12-22-2003, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,669	~Merry Christmas to YOU too!!!~ :xmassmile __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

12-23-2003, 04:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,015	Wonerful!! Ladies, Maybe you could do a book together. Wouldn't that be great! I'd buy it Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Hugs, Debbie

12-24-2003, 08:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
rhiannon29 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 21	Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!! :) Here is a prayer for those who may need one...... Dear Lord, I need your peace today. I have crooked places that need to be made straight and rough places that need to be smoothed I'm facing mountains I can't climb and valleys I can't cross. I need help. I release into your hands all the worries and anxieties and struggles of life. -Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook What must I do? God know my situation I am but one but I am one I cannot do everything but I can do something. -Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris Unexpected Blessings- Give thanks For unknown blessings Already on their way. -Native American Prayer God Alone Suffices- Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing dismay you. All things pass. God never changes. Patience attains all that it strives for. Those who have God find they lack nothing. God alone suffices. -Teresa of Avila __________________ "It is a mistake to look too far ahead.The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." -Sir Winston Churchill

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode