7th Annual Christmas Collab!

60 voices from around the world unite… truly a simple miracle…

The "Way" in a manger, bathed in star light
Hark! The angels danced, in the silent night
Love in pure form, in the stable hay lay
As the oh holy night became our oh happy day...

Adanette-USA

 

The Holy Spirit descends like a dove
to silence the angry, sows nothing but love
May hearts hurt by tragedy find solace in faith
May we all come together for God's holiest of days.
Anne-USA

 

He, who raised a hand to his enemy to heal, not strike,

She, who opened heart and home despite memories of shame,

All, who not just prayed but worked for lasting end to strife-

and one small child's wonder provided the hope for loving reign.

Marie Anzalone-Guatemala

 

Allure of scrumptious feast, crackle of the fireplace

loving hearts of family, warmth of God’s good grace

precious memories hang from the twinkling tree

swaddling the spirit in such sweet serenity.

April-USA

 

They played a football game in no-man's-land,

Defied the bloody-minded high command;

Such was their common urge to live in peace,

To rise as one that war and hate may cease. 

R J Askew-England

 

Differences you see

between you and me

is just a cage of ignorance

must be broken to set your soul free

Avinash-India

 

This time of the year the world is filled with happiness and cheer
cjildren eagerly await Christmas eve and let the stress of the past leave..
This time of year people believe magic, forget all human logic, believe the impossible
and make the improbable possible - this time of year is filled with Christmas cheers..
Azure-USA

 

Like a Christmas bauble
Held together by ribbon
The world is united
As the dove soars to heaven
Babsie Bee-Scotland

 

Ribbons flare shining gold
Up above the sky turns white
Winter breaks as snow abounds
See the Christmas dove take flight
Richard Allen Beevor-Cyprus

 

My face is blue, red is my nose, my feet are numb and I wear so many clothes.

Yet, despite the bitter wind and icy snow, around my heart fuzzes a warm glow.

There is love and good will everywhere, a magical time for family and friends to share. 

Let's celebrate, bursting with joy, with smiles upon our faces, every girl and boy!

CallMeAl_Alice-UK

 

A dream, a family, a home, a future
As we look upon a happy year past...
Let us hope its not just a dream
That upon waking does not last...

Tomás �" Cárthaigh-Ireland

 

The mighty river of humanity flows like a saviour we cannot see.

It follows a path from the heavens to the seas around mountain peaks,

Then lifts them up like a peaceful dream.

Just follow the path to her dignity.

Confuser/Teresa-USA

 

Be my whispered hope, of land or sea

tie me down to peace, set joy free.

Fly away from the hate, gather hearts collectively

then heal our pain and fill our souls with glee.

Mark Anthony Cotterman-USA

 

O'Angel Dove your feathers so white

Make my wish come true this Chrismas night

With the echo of your carols filling the air

Heal the world of all its darkness and despair

Keegan D'souza-India

 

My intention this year, focus on Love and Compassion

Though Santa and Reindeer never go out of fashion, 

Universal prayers go highter  still,

We only take with Us those things we have Given.. from the heart.

Larry Dyson-USA

 

Blue flight, the dove, its gentle wings in birthing sky..
another morn full sweetly ripe for love and joy..
no more the swill and godless swamp of hatred be..
but soft the ribboned land and hands across the sea..
Emmajoy-England

 

Doves of peace take their leave
Anger spite and hate 
Breaking bonds of hope and love
Away they fly �" Away they fly

Fireblossom-USA

 

Fragile is the wind-blown globe that gives the gift of life

Subtle lays the snowflake upon the dove's feathered white

Peace is the promise whispered, within his winged-flight

Still your thoughts and give birth … to love's eternal light

Pryde Foltz-Canada

 

To the poor and sick this year I wish a bit of Chrstimas cheer

From the homeless and forlo9rn stable where a child was bron

So even beasts might know the joy of

Mother Mary's baby boy.

Fabian G. Franklin-USA

 

Now comes night, sweet sacred night,

God’s peace fills the air, and all is right,

Starry host sings a lullaby

For children’s dreams on which to fly…

Craig Froman-USA

 

Delight pervades this lovely planet,
our wings of love spread,
for the day of our Savior's birth is coming.
May peace we enjoy and sadness we shred.
Kami Grace-Hong Kong

 

Where has all the money gone?' said dad Tom,
'they'll be no Christmas turkey for us this year.'
His wife looked up with tears damp in her eyes
'You spent it on all that bloody b*****d beer.'
Garry H.-UK

 

In light of a worlds white dove

innocence of willow's love,

yellow ribbon warmth encircles our world 

with peace, global Christmas love 

Arthur Henn-USA

 

Kindness to man ~ all races ~ creeds
Genuine heartfelt kind feeds
Changing dont's into do's
Would be the miracle I'd choose
Distant horizons-Scotland

 

The winds blow favorably
today as we spread our arms
and imagine what it must be
to fly free and unfettered.

icelandicblue-USA

 

Now our world sings hallelujah
Praise the baby in a manger
See the dove and ox and donkey
Heaven on earth our savour be.
Joan-UK

Flying through the cold
A white dove, a string of gold
Strings of light so we can cope
Every soul needs a little hope

Johanna-Norway

 

When mankind unites in harmony, empathy, and love,

Good will and peace shall reign supreme ‘cross the globe.

The horrific sounds of battle shall be forever silenced,

And the world shall be swathed with ribbons of gladness!

Sheila Kline-USA

 

In the whiteness
of everything
we find the
peace & joy in our land.
Alfred Kukitz-USA

 

the picture shows both blue and white,
the colours of eternal sky and conscious purity
life's flight is an undulation of good and bad
Marie-Canada

 

On the wings of a dove comes forth the love and peace
The world so desperately needs.
An abundance of joy filling each heart that it may reap
The call of the dove which everyone heeds..
Fran Marie-USA

 

Let us remember the gifts of adoration
given by shepherds and sung by Angels.
As we remember the Gifts of the Magi
Remember the Gift of our Lord, Emmanuel
Momzilla-USA

 

This night the heavens echoed out

a sigh that felt more like a plea

Touching the core of modern man

all the way from Antiquity

Tate Morgan-USA

 

The time is now at dawn,
When millions sing the joy of son
And toil the soil of earth and heaven's 
New born being.
Kingsley C Onyia-Nigeria

 

The mighty river of humanity flows 
like a savior we cannot see.
It follows a path from the heavens, 
Lifts her up like a peaceful dream. 
Just follow the path of her dignity.  

PaperHeart

 

Stars shine, glimmering in hope

One day, someday Doves will come

Bringing the golden leaves of peace

High symbol we long ago needed. 

Willyam Pax-Saudi Arabia/Philippines

 

Ever picture tells a story this one is about glory

The beauty of the Lord Jesus colours the sky blue

The dove flies high in the sky loaded with peace

And lands smiling on one of the highest trees.  

Perla-Spain

 

December days are here. The birth of new joy and hope.
The time to forgive and bring the family together.
Time for prayers. Prayers for world peace and the safety of all children.
Christmas is coming. Time for us to lead with kindness and love.
Coyote Poetry-USA

 

Around the world a cord is tied

A cord of peace and love

May Man be blessed with Joyfulness

This season of the dove

Rick Puetter-USA

 

winds calm, birds but one sit silent on boughs drifting a gentle breeze
children's eyes sparkle the story of a baby lying warm by animals' breath
calls prayers from tower, sings hymns from chapels, holds hands at home
a dove ligths upon the manger, coos amen, and the Baby smiles His joy
Ransomwhere-UK

 

If the white of the clouds

And the sun’s yellow rays

Can co-exist under the same sky

Then why can’t every color of mankind.

The Rock and Roll Cowboy-USA

 

Light of the living gathers
consciousness to behold
earthly love that matters
in this milky way of cold

Rossen-USA

 

You bring a gift, in flight and adrift

To a needy crowd, once so loving and proud

Settle our found scorn, with the kindness you have born

May your love fall, a treasure upon us all

Tina S. -USA 

 

This darkness is a plaguing kind,
Too great an ague for my mind.
Nightfall, chain evils countless in number.
And overcast me with Peace in my slumber.
Meher Saigol-Pakistan

 

At the dawn of an instant, in a place where The All, was to merge.

From a call that came before time itself.

A standing  Rose, with presence of mind and a gifted heart.

At the Cross however, made to suffer with elegance, in selfless Art.

Rene Salinas-UK

 

Hailstones around,
In the lapse of nature,
We shall come along,
For the bonanza profound.

Gurleen Saluja-India 

 

There has alway been big skies
But creepy shadows coming from big trees
Until the pretty dove flew in my cage
And singed a lovely hymn
Sashi-Philippines

 

Set free the dove of peace and love; believe in the power of the universal community

offering prayers of strength and togetherness with hope and blessings at this time

I reach out my hand with love and kindness; I’ll take yours if you’ll take mine

lets raise our voices in song as the Christmas bells chime.

Sharonlee-Australia

 

Where warmth and laughter brighten the chill for many
there is also a thought to those without joy of hearth
rejoice in song as you hold the hand of another close
this is the season to share unconditional love and hope
Poppy Silver-UK

 

You bring a gift, in flight and adrift

To a needy crowd, once so loving and proud

Settle our found scorn, with the kindness you have born

May your love fall, a treasure upon of all

Somedaafrog-USA 

 

Silence war, around the world
If not forever - then for just one day
Ring the bells of peace and love
Have hope that the world can change.

Ana Sophia-Canada

 

The Holy Spirit descents like a star
 to silence the angry, sows nothing but love,
May hearts hurt by tragedy find solace in faith
May we all come together by God's holiest of days
Bright Ocean Star-USA

 

Now is sad time when war makes hell on earth;  so. act the right, 
Let peace become the banner to hold high, then drift across the sky .. 
is come the time when Man should bow his head in honour of the dead, 
And flow the oceans calm and live in global harmony.
streamofsense-UK

 

My father is dying

I am not

Someday I will

But first, the snow will fall and I will no longer remember

Robert Strzalko-USA

 

 The dove has always been the symbol of peace

 Many spend a lifetime seeking peace.

 But to find true and lasting peace.

 One must seek the true Prince of Peace.

Tim-USA

 

Global Christmas time of year,
cheer is spread through laugh and tear.
Foolish is to think its clear,
that global is the Christmas year.

TKlittle-USA

 

Silk ribbon around sky

soft as doves wings

worlds beautiful never die

angel choir loud sings
warinash-India

Here beneath these wings of white,

may peace be found you’re every day

With health, goodwill and smiles to shine

a beacon bright to light the way

 Willweb-USA

 

let the new year bring in again
peace and joy to all my friends
a peace covering the whole world
and a merry christmas to every boy and girl

Wordman-USA

 

Lovebirds dance with Christmas song
Divine message make them happy
Children clatter ding dong dong
Christmas made them quite sappy"
Zainul-Bangladesh

 

How do I describe the spirit of Christmas?
The happiness 
The joy
When the world needs it the most
When we are hurting
When we are struggling 
We still have joy
We still have hope
This Christmas 
We are together 
We are stronger
We are happy
Because we have love
We have each other
So let's celebrate 
Let's be together 
For the first time
Because that's what we need this Christmas

Song writer

Author's Note

Thank you to everyone who so freely lent your voices to this year’s collaboration, and a special thanks to Emma Joy who has tirelessly helped every single year to make this miracle of peace come true.

Also, we are saddened to hear of Rossen's passing. Our prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Craig,

Iin all the years I've been at the Writers Cafe, you've been a wonderful friend in every sense of the word and world.. and, a gentle, kind, unselfish gentleman. In my book that makes you a precious human being. Thank you so very much for letting me be your co.collaborator on what has become special to quite a few members of the Cafe.. and lil ole me!

Wishing you and your beloved family a sweet, fun and blessed Christmas.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank YOU, Emma for always bringing us such encouragement here... year after year.. such light and life through your words and your heart. Wishing you and your precious family a most beautiful Christmas season... and wondrous joy in the new year. We all start fresh! :)

[emmajoy]

More people have kindly added verses, Craig.. will send them as soon as the 'fog' clears.

[An owl on the moon]

Wondrous to see such beautiful people in the midst of so much pain throughout the world.

[Tate Morgan]

So nice to see you two again this season. May we do this every year till time runs out.

[emmajoy]

Thank you, Tate.. how very generous of you.

[Tate Morgan]

Merry Christmas to the both of you "My Friends!"

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your friendship and peace through the years, Tate... May your Christmas season be truly blessed. :)

[Tate Morgan]

The same to you my friend

[Seashell]

And we all reunite yet again !! Isn't it absolutely wonderful and the thanks go out to you guys, who took the time and effort, taking on board the task of getting people from all around the globe to get together.
Another success
Thank you so very much
God Bless you
Merry Christmas
Babs xxxx

[emmajoy]

Waving in your direction, calling an enormously warm THANK YOU SO MUCH,, tis great to see your name up there in lights, dear you.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your endless light here, Babs! Merry Christmas to you and your precious ones... and I will get there to see you all one of these days... :)

[AprilRN1210]

This turned out lovely Craig and Emma Joy!.. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this beautiful piece.. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful community... ((hugs))

[emmajoy]

And we're more than honoured to have your words within the collaboration, April - thank you.

[An owl on the moon]

We are truly grateful to share this place with you, and so many other wondrous writers. It's pure joy to come here each day. :))))))