LIKE A DOVE: A CHRISTMAS STORY
Like a dove
perched on a branch gazing down,
He watched this sight.
Bells
tinkled as camels traveled through the night.
A clear,
bright, beautiful sky.
The dove looked up to see the light.
A star shone
bright in the sky,
Causing day to shine at night.
“Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
He took
flight and flew through the night and on through the day,
Until He settled near where He knew the baby would lay.
That night
He saw shepherds caring for their sheep,
When an angel of the LORD came forth
to speak.
They cowered
in fear at first sight,
Then joyous elation over took their
fright.
Their eyes
opened for them to see,
Heavenly hosts praising thee.
“Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
He followed
the shepherds as they bound down,
Ever toward this sleepy little town.
Quietly they
entered to see,
What the angel announced would be.
And there,
just as said, was a baby,
They looked and saw was He.
Many a night
has gone since then,
When the dove took flight once
again.
He searched
the night for the tinkling bells,
When He saw them come down, from the
swell.
Their procession
was in time with the bells,
As they sang their song of praise.
Their
precious gifts, each one with meaning,
To celebrate the first gifts of
Christmas, to Christmas,
Gifts for the gift.
It took Him forward
in time, thinking ahead,
When He would come to rest on this one
little head.
He flied
back to watch this little one as they approach,
Placing treasure before His feet,
frankincense, myrrh, and gold.
“Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
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A rendition
of the Christmas story from a poet with a heart for God. May God bless you and
yours during this time and through the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year!
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