The Christmas Star of Love and Peace

In God’s great garden grows a tree

green and glorious as can be

On Christmas Day He smiles on earth

to celebrate His one Son’s birth

God trims with care this tree He loves

and showers gifts from high above.

 

He strings the lights from children’s eyes

from branch to branch up to the skies

Next God adds laughter of the young

and songs of faith in many tongues

He tenderly then sprinkles dreams

of lovers dancing while He beams.

 

God calls to angels standing guard

in soft white garments brightly starred

who watch each little girl and boy

while shedding tears of silver joy

which fall upon the shining tree

and shimmer brightly, He can see.

 

God’s very pleased with what He’s done

with one last touch He gives His Son

A gift of grace that will not cease

the Christmas Star of love and peace.

 

Author's Note

Graphic credit: Google Images

Reviews

[NeiL ArandA]

Joyce This is gloriously amazing! I'm so jealous that Ms Rita beat me to be the first one to read it. Every line here is rich with wisdom and love. Every line here I want. The rhythm really flows with 8 syllables count each line. And you nailed it brilliantly well with the last two lines. You surpassed your piece Dragonfly with this composition.
" A gift of grace that will not cease
the Christmas Star of love and peace."
What a precious gift and a tribute to our gracious and loving Savior and Lord.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Neil. Your words warm my heart.

[icelandicblue]

This is a stunning and peaceful poem. It's absolutely lovely. You've captured the beauty of the season.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Anne. Your review has warmed my heart. I hope your holiday season is a joyous one!

[Clara]

Such a gorgeous write, Joyce.
John 3:16 is exactly what Christmas is about. :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Lola. I appreciate your very gracious review a lot.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your imagery is soft and peaceful. The spirituality sparkles. While I do not celebrate Christmas or believe G-d's son was born on Christmas day, this was beautifully written. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

Very nice, Joyce. I feel all peaceful now. The font colour was amazing too.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Pryde, for letting me know your kind thoughts. (I just fooled around with the colors and found one on the side that did the trick.)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a beautiful poem, with dramatic flare, timing, rhythm, and word usage. Whether one is religious or not, this is an ode to the heritage and tradition of Christmas, and all that it stands for.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for your wonderful review, K. I appreciate it very much.

[wordman]

well I enjoyed all the stazas but the last one is the most important
this is where he gives his son the gift of life for us all
great job

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Ron. Your words always mean a lot to me. Must be why you're called "wordman."

[wordman]

yeah right among other things lol

[rutherford]

Agree with Rita that the second stanza captured the feeling of Christmas--how we see it through young children

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for stopping by to read my poem and leave your thoughts behind, rutherford.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is beautiful, Joyce! I especially like the imagery in your second stanza. This really brings the season to life!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Rita. I appreciate greatly your very gracious review.