New Year's Ethere

Happy New Year 2014" "New Year"
Happy New Year 2014" "New Year" 
A 
new year 
filled with fear, 
standing alone
the future unknown,
debs that need to be paid, 
worries pounding in the head,
news of disasters near to home, 
much calamity within earth’s dome, 
floods, fires and earthquakes are worrisome.

Happy New Year 2014" "New Year" "New Year Time"

Murder, thievery and war, deeds gruesome,
be glad with what we have; stop the greed, 
a helping hand to those in need,
charity be a virtue 
filial duty value,
praises not a ploy 
kindness a joy,
load ain’t there, 
once we

Happy New Year 2014" "New Year" "New Year Love"
share.



31 Dec 2011

A Thought for the Children

It was not called Christmas then, but  
We recall Joseph and Mary’s journey,  
In Bethlehem they stayed that night  
We rejoice at the birth of their Baby. 

"Nativity Scene" "Christmas" "Birth of Jesus" "Birth of Christ" "Jesus Birth"

"Nativity Scene" "Christmas" "Birth of Jesus" "Birth of Christ" "Jesus Birth"The angels who appear before shepherds   
And to God gave honour and glory,   
The Magi from the East with their gifts 
Aren’t theirs, a magnificent story?

King Herod on his throne in Judaea  
He is full of conceit and jealousy,  
His pretence in welcoming the Child  
How we shudder at his hypocrisy. 


"Nativity Scene" "Christmas" "Birth of Jesus" "Birth of Christ" "Jesus Birth" "King Herod" "Herod" "bible"

When the wise men don’t return  
The king rants loud and furiously, 
He plans the demise of the new-born  
For greater than him, none there be.


He orders his soldiers to go in haste  
To Bethlehem and its nearby vicinity,
And kill every male child below two  
Without showing any kindness or pity.


""Massacre of the Innocents" "birth of Christ"

Let’s remember the innocent children 
Who were massacred inhumanely,  
Loud mourning and weeping heard’, 
Cause a cruel king showed no mercy.


Matthew 2:16-19 

 6 Dec 2012

King Herod's Rant

"King Herod" "Wise Men" "King Herod and Wise Men" "Birth of Jesus"
AT THE MAGI
"What! You say you have followed a bright star
and that’s why to Jerusalem you’ve come,
It portends great news! Bah! What news is that?
Birth of a king! Are my advisers that dumb?"

AT HIS HIGH PRIESTS
"Learned men you are, readers of books, yet you
aren’t aware of this wondrous information!
Oh! Now you tell me His coming has been foretold
centuries ago, Bethlehem His destination!"


"King Herod" "Wise Men" "King Herod and Wise Men" "Birth of Jesus"

AT THE MAGI

These nincompoops! They should have come to me
at once and told me of His great coming,
"Go swiftly; seek the child, when you have found Him
return here so I may go do my honoring."

"King Herod" "Wise Men" "King Herod and Wise Men" "Birth of Jesus"
AT HIMSELF
The dilemma I’m in, I must find a way out. A usurper for my throne! How can I let that be?
A Jewish Leader! Are His parents of royal blood? I demand to know, “Whose Son is He?”


 
13 Dec 2011

Season's Greetings (Acrostics)


"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic"
"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic"
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M essages and cards make their rounds,  
E verywhere can be heard joyful sounds, 
R oom and hall decked in green and red, 
R ustic the furniture and warm the bed,  
Y ouths enjoy being under the mistletoe, 


"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic"

"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic" "Animated Christmas Graphic"
C old the driveway under ice and snow, 
H ot the newly baked biscuits and bread, 
R oasted turkey is set for a dinner spread, 
I vy and prickly holly hang high and wild, 
S tockings over the hearth for every child,
T he fir tree aglow with decorative-light, 
M akes the house sparkle new and bright,   

A top stands a sweet angel, calm her gaze, 
S ymbolizes once, hosts of alleluia praise, 


A group of carolers at the front door sing, 
N earby, sleigh bells bob, jingle and ring,  
D own the hill, kids slide on wood-sleds,

A s ice trickles off roofs of frosted sheds, 


"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic" "Christmas Gifts" "Animated Christmas Gift" "Christmas Present"H eaps of presents with surprises in store,  
A re placed beside the tree, on the floor, 
P ackages in coloured wrappings bound,  
P arcels with satin ribbons tied around, 
Y oung, old, family and friends all share,


"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic" "Christmas Gifts" "Animated Christmas Gift" "Christmas Present"
 
N ew gifts, to show how much they care, 
E xcited, too, would be a person in need, 
W hen upon him is showered a kind deed, 


"Christmas" "Christmas Wishes" "Christmas Graphics" "Season's Greetings Graphic" "Season's Greetings" "Christmas Graphic" "Christmas Gifts" "Animated Christmas Gift" "Christmas Present" "Christmas Charity" "Christmas Giving" "Christmas Food Aid"

"Mother Mary" "Prayer" "woman praying" "Good wishes" Best Wishes"
Y uletide stays awhile and then it is over, 
E veryone makes resolutions to do better,  
A nd when the old year completes its end, 
R eady are we, to new horizons expand.

 

2 Dec 2012

The Wise Men's Tale

The star had started in the east moving slowly across the sky,
I searched the books but none would tell me the reason why.

There were two other star-gazers (we were called kings too),

We sat down in deep discussion wondering what next to do.

"Jesus Birth" "Birth of Jesus" "Star of Bethlehem" "Three Wise Men" "Three Kings" "Nativity" "Jesus" "Kings visiting Jesus"
"Jesus Birth" "Birth of Jesus" "Star of Bethlehem" "Three Wise Men" "Three Kings" "Nativity" "Jesus" "Kings visiting Jesus" We had heard stories of a great king to be born in the west,
And wondered if the bright star would guide us on our quest.

A sense of emergency engulfed us, felt we had to travel fast,
To go where the star led us, hoping its brilliance would last.

We soon reached Judaea where King Herod reigned supreme,

His teachers of the law could tell if the news was just a scheme.

The king was mad; he was not told a Messiah would be born,
And madder when he learned it was prophesied centuries gone.

"Jesus Birth" "Birth of Jesus" "Star of Bethlehem" "Three Wise Men" "Three Kings" "Nativity" "Jesus" "Kings visiting Jesus" "Herod angry" "King Herod and the Wise Men" "King Herod"
The king wanted to know the first time the star had appeared,

And that we should tell him the exact place of the baby's birth.

“Return the same way,” he said, “when you've seen the baby,”
“I'll worship him too.” He allowed us to continue our journey.

"Jesus Birth" "Birth of Jesus" "Star of Bethlehem" "Three Wise Men" "Three Kings" "Nativity" "Jesus" "Kings visiting Jesus" "Wise Men bearing gifts"

The star soon stopped above a stable in the town of Bethlehem,
We saw cattle, sheep, a couple and a baby asleep among them.

The scene was so breathtaking we fell on our knees with awe,
In homage to the baby whose coming had been foretold before.

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Gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh we placed before Him,
And heard with joy of shepherds and the angels glorious hymn.

The night came to a close, as we faced the early morning sun
We felt blessed for the chance to adore God's Chosen One.




29 Nov 2010

The Shepherds' Story

It was a cool clear night there was no sign of frost nor rain,
The sheep in their snug warm wool grazed on the wide plain.

In the distance we could see a star shining fierce and bright,

Gazing at the sky we thanked God for it was a wondrous sight.

"Bethlehem Star" "Star of Bethlehem" "Jesus Birth" "Jesus" "Shepherds"

Tho' our eyes were heavy with sleep we kept a watchful eye,
Guarded our flocks with our life; saw that no danger lurked by.


"Bethlehem Star" "Star of Bethlehem" "Jesus Birth" "Jesus" "Shepherds" "Angels appearing to Shepherds" "Shepherds in Bethlehem" "Angels announcing Jesus Birth"Then suddenly a splendid vision in white, an angel did appear,
We were rooted to the spot; our hearts trembled with great fear.


As if in a dream we thought we heard the glorious angel say,
“Do not be afraid;I bring good tidings to all of you today.”

“In David's town a child is born a humble manger for his bed,
In strips of cloth he is wrapped, a mound of hay for his head.”

“He is the One chosen for his people by their Almighty God,
With love, a son has been given, he is called Christ the Lord.”

A thunderous sound we heard; a throng of angels giving glory,
Their voices filled the heavens on high with joyous majesty.


"Bethlehem Star" "Star of Bethlehem" "Jesus Birth" "Jesus" "Shepherds" "Angels appearing to Shepherds" "Shepherds in Bethlehem" "Angels announcing Jesus Birth" "Nativity Scene"

Our sheep were grazing calmly as silence reigned once more
We were excited, nothing like this had happened to us before.


Gathering our flocks together we decided to journey and see,
To Bethlehem, the place we knew, the child would surely be.


We followed the star till it stopped above a simple little shed,
There lay a baby, wrapped in cloth just as the angel had said.

In joyful wonder we bowed humbly before the innocent child,

We had none to give, only our lambs offered warmth so mild.

We told his parents our story; how the angels had given praise,
That incredible night, we'll not forget till the end of our days.


"Bethlehem Star" "Star of Bethlehem" "Jesus Birth" "Jesus" "Shepherds" "Angels appearing to Shepherds" "Shepherds in Bethlehem" "Angels announcing Jesus Birth" "Nativity Scene"

29 Nov 2010

Mother Mary Muses

"Mother Mary" "Mother Mary Praying" "Catholic" "Christian" "Christmas" "Jesus Birth"
It was less than a year ago she recalls, when alone in prayer,
She had no thoughts of tomorrow, no worries nor care.

Promised to Joseph she was ready to be a good wife,
Unaware of the upheaval that would change her life.

Suddenly an angel appeared, she heard his great voice
And a light so dazzling she had to close her eyes.


"Angel Gabriel" "Gabriel" "Mother Mary and Angel Gabriel" "Gabriel visits Mary" "Mother Mary" "Mother Mary Praying" "Catholic" "Christian" "Christmas" "Jesus Birth"

God had spoken, Gabriel said, she was to bear a child,
How could it be she asked, she had never been defiled.


"Light on Mother Mary" "Mother Mary" "Mother Mary Praying" "Catholic" "Christian" "Christmas" "Jesus Birth"God’s spirit would overwhelm her and the deed done,
She feared Joseph’s doubts, to him she could not run.

Joseph, at first wanted to free her in quiet and calm,
In a dream he was told there was no cause for alarm.

Her journey to Elizabeth’s home was filled with joy,
The one who leapt in her cousin’s womb, it’d be a boy.

Nearing her time for birth, to Bethlehem she had to go,
Joseph by her side, their journey was arduous and slow.


"Mother Mary" "Mother Mary Praying" "Catholic" "Christian" "Christmas" "Jesus Birth" "Mary and Joseph" "Mary Bethlehem" "Mary going to Bethlehem"

Inns full; many were there for the census of the nation,
A manger in a cold cave they found, the one safe haven.

Weary and dark the night, she needed a place for rest,
For the time had come to deliver God’s incarnate quest.

Now, her baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lies on the straw,
The cows and sheep stay near and gaze at Him in awe.



Three magi guided by a star bring gifts of grandeur,
At His feet they place gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Shepherds adore and in the heavens angels give glory,
Mary prays for protection from King Herod’s jealousy.


"Nativity Scene" "Jesus Birth" "Christmas" "Mother Mary" "Manger" "Shepherds"

So she muses, will her Child be a king or a mere man,
And wonders if He’ll grow up according to God’s holy plan.

 
10 Dec 2009


An Xmas Clerihew

Santa Claus,
He’s the boss 

At Christmas time,
And, he’s always in his prime.

"Santa" "Santa Christmas" "Santa Claus" "Santa Snowing" "Snowing Christmas"

The Jolly Snowman
Has lost his tan,
White and steady only if it snows,
Wonder where he hides his toes?


"Snowman Winter Scene" "Christmas "Snowman Christmas"

Santa’s reindeer,
Across the sky they steer,
Carrying gifts in their sleigh,
To reach nice children on Xmas Day.


"Santa Reindeer" "Santa Flying" "Reindeer Sleigh" "Santa Reindeer Sleigh" "Santa Sleigh Flying"

The elves,
Love making toys themselves,
Running errands and having fun,
They need a holiday under the sun.


"Santa Elves" "Santa Elves Snowing" "Elves" "Christmas Elves"

The Grinch,
Doesn’t give an inch,
Stealing Xmas is what he does,
Hates the merriment and the fuss.


"Grinch stealing Christmas"

Jack Frost,
When he’s around all is lost,
Freezing everything in sight,
Making icicles gleam in winter’s light.



A 'clerihew' is a four-line biographical poem invented by Edmund Clerihew Bentley. The first line is the name of the subject, usually a famous person. 

28 Dec 2011

Santa's Story

"Santa Claus Reindeer" "Santa Claus flying" "Santa Claus in the sky" "Santa Claus Clouds" "Santa Christmas Night" "Christmas Night"

During this happy season, I become the jolly man, 
In and out thro’ the clouds, I ‘weave’ when I can. 

"Santa Claus" "Santa Claus looking at sleeping child" "Santa and Children"
I send presents all over, to children with dreams,
The stardust I sprinkle makes them sleep, it seems. 

On the eve of Christmas, whether stormy or not, 
I start my work at midnight so I’ll not be caught.
 


With nine brave reindeer, a glittering red sleigh,
And a couple of faithful elves, I am on my way.

We land on the roofs of houses, large and small,
For any child who believes in Santa I give my all.

"Santa Claus" "Santa popping out of chimney" "Santa Animated"
Into the chimney I squeeze and tiptoe to the hall,
(No-one knows, but my body is like a rubber ball).

I see a shiny tree; I place the presents on the floor,
(I think I may leave later through the front door).
"Santa Claus" "Santa and Christmas Tree" "Christmas" "Glitter Tree" "Glitter Santa"
http://www.animateit.net/
I take a bite out of a cookie and sip a glass of milk,
My beard is crusty with crumbs and shiny like silk.

"Santa Claus" "Christmas" "Cookies and Milk" "Cookies and Milk for Santa"

It’s time for me to go, there are many houses more,
Where kids wait for sunrise to unwrap gifts galore.

"Santa Claus" "Santa Sleeping" "Santa Sleeping Glitter" "Christmas" "Santa Resting"
http://www.glitter-graphics.com/
At dawn I’m snug and warm back at the North Pole,
I’m glad to see joy light up in a sweet innocent soul.

16 Dec 2013