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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The greatest star we've ever known, Upon a lowly stable shown and there a mother held her Child, then lay Him on the sweet hay piled for animals who shared this space and gazed upon the Savior's face. A glorious light, then grew and fanned, Illuminating pasture land, where shepherds and their sheep arose to travel where the Babe's repose was broken by the muffled sound of men and angels, all around. A peaceful and adoring scene. How wonderful it must have been! But then, three score plus, years beyond, the scene had changed. Disaster yawned for He who came to save mankind. A story hard to read I find. I sense the pain that Mary felt when there, before his cross she knelt and I can also glimpse the joy when He arose! From little Boy she watched Him grow into the Lord, to bring us all God's Holy Word! Betty Lou Hebert |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Your imagery painted the scene beautifully, Betty. God bless you, Rae |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Betty, This is truly wonderful. I especially like the view from his mother. He was her Boy and her Lord. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
sandgrain and Joyce: Thank you both for your nice remarks. Glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wonderfully done Betty! I couldn't imagine having a child I knew was not only my son, but my Lord as well. It's an awesome thing to ponder on.  <*\\\>< |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you WhtDove. We really can't know what Mary felt, can we? Betty Lou Hebert |
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