Holy candles
Lit in hope
Peace and joy
Laced in love
Everlasting
Flames ablaze
Light profound
Darkness flees
When God surrounds
The soul and self.
Amen
For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. ~Romans 8:22 Rocky and Riley are the two fortun...
Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and no doubt this also goes for the Hanukah celebration—laced in love...
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Thank you, Mariette! And yes, this could most certainly refer to Hanukah, too. I have two daughters-in-law who come from a Jewish upbringing, and I'm delighted with both of them.
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Thank you Martha. God bless.
I so agree with you, Victor. It's definitely something to pray for, isn't it?
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Love came down.
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Amen and amen, friend. Christmas blessings to you and yours. Thank you for being such a faithful blogging-partner-friend over the years. God is so good to have brought us together. I'm grateful ...
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful for you, Linda! I love how God works to bring like minds together, even from great distances.
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Amen 🙏🏽 Yes, I wrote that poem with the assistance of Google's AI Bard
ReplyDeleteThat's so interesting, Cloudia! I have yet to even look into AI for my writing. In fact, I penned this poem in 2019.
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lovely words!
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Beautiful poem, Martha! Thank you! Love and blessings for a HOPE-filled Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trudy! May your Christmas be filled with hope, too.
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Spirit-lifting words, Martha. "Light profound" all by itself offers possibilities for much inspiration as our God and Savior lights the way of salvation, the path of wisdom, and the heart with peace and joy, etc. Praise God for our Lord Jesus Christ who makes it all possible!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Nancy! Our Lord Jesus makes all things possible and gives us eternal hope.
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Beautiful poem written from your heart. May we have a blessed and peaceful Christmas this year that brings hope to all.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Bill! May your Christmas be filled with joy and hope, too.
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Beautiful, Martha!
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Lulu
Thanks so much, Lulu!
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So very beautiful, Martha. Thank you for blessing us with your gift.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for blessing me with your words here, Myra.
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Amen. Yes!
ReplyDeleteAnd again, I say amen right with you, Terri.
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Martha Jane: Such beautiful words. Thank yo for sharing this poem with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cecelia. I'm so glad I could share my words with others in this Advent season.
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Sweet and deeply nourishing enlightenment, Martha. Thank your for brightening our day with your Advent gift, and for helping us to keep our eyes fixed on the Light of the World as Christmas approaches. May the joy we sing about be pervasive in you and your family as you celebrate Christmas together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to know that this poem moved you, Ron. Yes, may we never lose our focus on the reason for the season.
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"Light profound, darkness flees..." So true! This world needs to open its eyes to see the Light.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Barbara! May we all see the light of God this Christmas.
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Perfect poem for the season of hope and love and joy. Thank you for the Christmas card. All blessings and love to you, Martha.
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Oh yeah
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Charming opening little poem! It mentions all we need in life: light, love, peace, joy - and above all, GOD.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Duta, for your kind words here.
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Bom dia, Martha
ReplyDeleteLindo poema, Natal é paz, é Jesus nos corações, um forte abraço.
Christmas is all about peace and joy, Lucinalva.
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Beautiful. Amen!
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What a beautiful God-inspired poem Martha! Oh yes, the profound love of God - we contemplate it deeply during this season. Your expression of love in poetry is inspiring! Blessings to you dear friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind and heartfelt words here, Marilyn. Advent is most certainly a time to contemplate God's great and merciful love for us.
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Wow, your short poems like this always amaze me, Martha! You're so gifted, friend. Merry Christmas! Karen Friday
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen, from the bottom of my heart for your kind words here today. Merry Christmas to you!
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Great words Martha! God is with us! B Blessed
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Love the poem, Martha.
ReplyDeleteMay your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem, Veronica. May your Christmas be a blessed one for you and yours!
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This is a beautiful poem Martha Jane, full of truth. God bless you as you celebrate the birth of our Saviour.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brenda, for you kind words here today.
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Dear Martha! This is just beautiful and so heartwarming. Sending love and hugs to you today.😊❤🙏
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the poem, Cheryl.
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Beautiful post
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