by Elsie Duggan
Member since:
November 8, 2006

Our Savior is Born (Poetry Please Prompt Wreaths)

December 14, 2007 08:51 PM EST
views: 102 | rating: 10/10 (42 votes) | comments: 55
 

In a manger born

 

With joy we celebrate him 

 

In death crowned with  thorns

 

 

 

 
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Comments: 55

Sue M. Dec 14, 2007, 8:53pm EST
That says it all, Elsie! Have a blessed holiday season!
Rob Appell Dec 14, 2007, 8:58pm EST
Short...and to the point.
Linda B. Dec 14, 2007, 9:09pm EST
very well put.
Linda B. Dec 14, 2007, 9:09pm EST
Loved the picture
Donald M. Dec 14, 2007, 9:28pm EST
That was great Elsie.
K D. Dec 14, 2007, 9:31pm EST
That was well said, Elsie. I liked it!
flit . Dec 14, 2007, 9:36pm EST
short and to the point... very well done
Larry H. Dec 14, 2007, 9:46pm EST
Thanks for sharing your poem...
P C. Dec 14, 2007, 9:50pm EST
Nice.
Tracey W. Dec 14, 2007, 10:02pm EST
Well done Elsie. Glad you decided to submit your haiku.
J R B. Dec 14, 2007, 10:14pm EST
Very good, Elsie, thank you.
sheila h. Dec 14, 2007, 10:48pm EST
Lovely Haiku! You can do it all!
But! do you do windows?:)!
Alison Pearce Dec 14, 2007, 10:52pm EST
Beautifully done Elsie! In so few words you've captured the moment poignantly
Kathy W. Dec 14, 2007, 11:22pm EST
Elise. Smart. Concise.
Wraps words in wonderful ways.
Friend to So Many.

Blessings,
Wilka
Sheila Deeth Dec 14, 2007, 11:24pm EST
Wow. Beautiful Elsie! Says it all!
Kimberly Ripley Dec 14, 2007, 11:44pm EST
This is beautiful, Elsie, and a wonderful reminder of why we celebrate this blessed Christmas season!
necee t. Dec 15, 2007, 12:42am EST
very beautiful, Elsie... Jesus is the reason for the season...
God bless us every one... Merry Christmas...
William Dotani Dec 15, 2007, 12:56am EST
This is an excellent Haiku.
Joanna Ammons- F. Dec 15, 2007, 1:08am EST
He is risen !
Excellent Writing !
Sheila Deeth Dec 15, 2007, 1:35am EST
My Mum loves it too!
lynn a. Dec 15, 2007, 1:38am EST
I think you summed up the whole story. Very good, Elsie.
Steph-in-NE ..... Dec 15, 2007, 2:34am EST
You know how to do it well, you blessme with the best gift this year,, your thoughtfullness, ans love, thanks and Merry Christmas,, MY Sweet Friend
wonderful Elsie!
William Dotani Dec 15, 2007, 11:42am EST
I had a dream about your poem, but not this one. I wrote about it on Norma's cafe.
Lisa Frost Dec 15, 2007, 12:09pm EST
Simply and completely stated. Excellent job Elsie.
Marge H. Dec 15, 2007, 12:47pm EST
Excellent seasonal Haiku.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 15, 2007, 1:18pm EST
where r you Elsie....

I am sending my tight hugs to you..Can you feel them....

what a piece...what a stunning writing...said so much just in three lines...Beautiful...and the pic....you are a woman of substance Elsie..


Hugs ..hugs...
Heather W. Dec 15, 2007, 3:57pm EST
Lovely haiku
William Dotani Dec 15, 2007, 4:54pm EST
In the Winter chill
Your warm heart so brightly shines
In the eyes of God
Mary Z. Dec 15, 2007, 4:56pm EST
Elsie, you have perfected another writing form. A brilliant haiku
Brava
Barbra L. Dec 15, 2007, 5:53pm EST
Elsie:

I appreciate this lovely haiku very much! Such a thoughtful, sacred verse. Thank you.
Peter Joseph Swanson Dec 15, 2007, 6:35pm EST
A classic !!!
Wilma M. Dec 15, 2007, 11:15pm EST
You said it all in just a few words!

Well done!
Powerful, Elsie! Ten stars from me.
wiaka's just ... curious Dec 16, 2007, 6:36am EST
You have done an excellent job of reminding what this season is really about. Thank you Elsie.



Blessings
Fred Hose Dec 16, 2007, 9:20am EST
Thank you dear Elsie

In just a few words you brought home the true significance of Christmas.
The image was so appropriate.
Corinna Parr Dec 16, 2007, 12:28pm EST
Very nice, Elsie. :)
Simply stated, yet full of power. Nicely done.
Kylee **Queen of Karaoke** S. Dec 16, 2007, 4:41pm EST
So much said in so few words. Excellent, Elsie!!!!
Bonnie S. Dec 16, 2007, 4:50pm EST
Nice and short, I like it.
Maggie Blue Dec 16, 2007, 5:14pm EST
Keep writing. I like short poems. Loved Emily Dickinson, bet you do too.
Barbara B. Dec 16, 2007, 5:40pm EST
Lovely Haiku concerning our Lord Elsie. Thank You
Paula Love Dec 17, 2007, 3:56am EST
so sorry I am just now seeing this. Very nice Elsie. I'll be back on Tuesday to cath up on comments and also reading postings from all my friends. Hope you are well and you know.

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