by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

Robert's Christmas Poem IV

December 06, 2007 01:10 PM EST (Updated: December 06, 2007 01:11 PM EST)
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Christmas Day

©Robert C Burnham 

 

There's tinsel on the tree that's sparkling

And the mistletoe is hung just fine

A 16-pound roaster's in the oven

Dad brought home a special bottle of wine

 

There's chestnuts roasting on the fire

Conversation and eggnog with friends

Children are waking up from their sugar-plum dreams

How we wish this day would never end

 

But even without the tinsel

Or the family feast that's about to be served

Even without presents or sugar-plums

We still receive much more than we deserve

 

God gave us His child, to a virgin born

That's the real celebration on Christmas Day

A child who grew to offer salvation

A child to wash all our sins away

 

So God bless you sweet Jesus

And happy birthday to you today

You are the gift that gives forever

God has blessed us all this Christmas Day

 

 
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Comments: 24

Apryl Just Apryl Dec 6, 2007, 1:16pm EST
Absolutely beautiful, Robert! Have you reposted your christmas story yet that you did in the summer. I always loved that one!
Lisa Frost Dec 6, 2007, 1:39pm EST
this is awesome and very inspired. We all need to keep in mind the true meaning of Christmas. God Bless you.
syed rizwan m. Dec 6, 2007, 2:08pm EST
Very Nicely Done!!
Alisa Kerwood Dec 6, 2007, 4:02pm EST
that is what Christmas is all about
Donna Besso Dec 6, 2007, 4:18pm EST
Beautiful, Robert.
JoAnne D. Dec 6, 2007, 4:27pm EST
It's not Easter yet, but that is the part that helps make Christmas sad for me.
Beverly T. Dec 6, 2007, 5:15pm EST
Very sensitively written, Robert. I have enjoyed all four of these poems. Your words flow so smoothly!

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Anne N. Dec 6, 2007, 5:33pm EST
this is a winner, thanks for sharing your talent, you are gifted
Cyndi B. Dec 6, 2007, 6:40pm EST
I love this poem, great job!
Jan S. Dec 6, 2007, 6:46pm EST
You are amazing, Robert. I think the Holy Spirit speaks through your words, using your talent. God bless you for sharing these poems.
Sophiya S. Dec 6, 2007, 7:26pm EST
db10
Rory M. Dec 6, 2007, 10:01pm EST
Always good to remember the reason for the season.
Ann J. Dec 7, 2007, 9:58am EST
Very beautiful,My Friend....May God Bless You.
Marilyn M. Dec 7, 2007, 10:23am EST
Amen, Robert. Thanks!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Dec 8, 2007, 4:30am EST
Very well put Robert!

Thnaks for the gentle nudge that some need to remember what we are really celebrating.
Birdee F. Dec 9, 2007, 4:07pm EST
Again well done!
Cheryl R. Dec 10, 2007, 12:21pm EST
Accepting the Gift of God, is our reason for being. You are very blessed, Robert. We all are in different ways.
Randi B. Dec 10, 2007, 8:36pm EST
Good! Please keep Christ in Christmas. He is the most PRECIOUS GIFT. Thank you Jesus!
J W. Dec 12, 2007, 2:10pm EST
beautiful poem
Barbara S. Dec 13, 2007, 8:00am EST
Absolutely beautiful Rob. Thank you.
Susan Roberts Dec 28, 2007, 11:19am EST
AMEN!! Yes we do have more than we deserve and we fail to thank GOD for it. GOD BLESS YOU

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