Poetry: The true meaning of Christmas 44 Articles

by Renae Richardson

People lined the streets Like tiny little ants Scurrying to and fro to fill their Christmas request No thought of yesteryear or the future yet to come Focusing on the moment Opening brilliant packages, where they're...read more

by Karon Brandt

Christmas: Today and Yesterday Old folks yearn for "bygone times," And I often wondered "Why?" When today we've got so many things That weren't here in days gone by. They only had old-fashioned cars Th...read more

by Marcia Yrineo

THE CHRISTMAS BOX My office phone rings and an eager young voice Loudly proclaims that it's time to rejoice "The box has arrived! Oh! You must hurry home! Don't work late tonight Mom! Don't leave us alone!" I smil...read more

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by Joshua Rubeck

What Christmas is really about (dedicated to those who have nothing, but yet have everything) Toys and games, Holiday feasts, Gifts given on a white morning This is not what Christmas is about. Sledding down snow ...read more

by Earl Weldon

"Through Childhood Eyes" If we could just see Christmas time again through childhood eyes, perhaps some memories long forgotten would soon materialize. Perhaps we'd feel again the thrill of a child's anticipation, an...read more

by Gemma Wiseman

The true meaning of Christmas lives on Maybe a little like a fractured fairy tale Maybe a little commercialised Maybe a little painful Lonely Lost For some But Like a still small voice Buried deep in the sham and ...read more

by Danielle Plunkett

A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic at rest. Outs...read more

by Greensky - Shane Barnard

As the days roll by, the countdown to the long awaited day of celebration becomes a reality filled with joy and excitement. Christmas the birth of our Saviour, Christ Jesus Personally this time of year brings a mystic ...read more

by Kimberley Quinn

'The True Meaning of Christmas', It's misleading from the start. Instigated by the lowest one, he who has no heart. He works on our emotions as he knows each of us so well, Priming us as the seasons pass, knowing for...read more

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by Janeal Mulaney

The Empty Christmas Stocking I've noticed presents get more expensive every Christmas Along with each person, who think they need or want more. Are we forgetting what the true meaning of Christmas is all about? Lets re...read more

by Gary Betts

For those who spend Christmas alone, Under bridges with no real home. For those who spend Christmas alone, Watching TV with face of stone. There is no joy for some, I hear, 'Cause Christmas is a time of fear, A fea...read more

by Pamela Murawski

Christmas love is a gift Wrapped up special from the heart. Sitting together by the fire Side by side Sharing special memories We hold near and dear Graciousness as a host Pleasing people in our home. ...read more

by EstherLou

A maiden was chosen by the Creator above. Innocent and pure with a heart full of love. A vessel-a Mother to nurture the One. The love of the Father a gift from above. With oxen and sheep and shepherds close by...read more

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by Moeze Lalji

Try being gentle with mankind Hugg him to show him how life works Eat together to show him how life works Try being gentle with mankind Respect him to show him how life works Understand him to show him how life work...read more

by Dan Roosa

HE CAN HAVE MINE On a mantle over a fireplace A child sees a wooden stranger. It is the lonely Infant Jesus Forgotten in His carved manger. The small child asks his mother, "Who is this baby in the hay?" And th...read more

by Robert Wolf

The Star Upon The Tree The star upon the tree Glows for a special cause, It's not to lend a light For good ol' Santa Claus. Or to make the tree pretty With its light aglow, But something very special That you oug...read more

by W. Diane Van Zwol

Lord, Open Men's Ears So They Can Hear Lord, open men's ears so they can hear, The celebration of Christmas cheer, The echo of children's laughter pure, Resounding through out a world secure. Lord, open men's eyes...read more

by Ed Ostrom

On that first Christmas Night, When Bethlehem's star shone bright, God came with us to dwell, He was born to be "Immanuel", "Jesus is the reason" We celebrate this joyous season; In spite of this world's strife, He ...read more

by Christine Calleja

The star of Bethlehem did shine And spoke of things pure and Divine, That mankind shall not but fade away 'Stead within His infinite Mercy stay For on this day He gave His son Born of the Blessed Virgin's womb That...read more

by Stephanie Howery

Flashing light's Joy and fun Family and presents children with smiles it makes everyone's worth wileread more