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by Sanctus from Bronx, NY

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Christmas Battle
Dec 11, 2007 | 11:30 AM
Category: Faith
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There is a poem that keeps getting sent around the internet that most of you have probably seen. Somebody even posted it on their blog here on myfox. The poem tries to politicize Christmas and make it out to be battle between those on the right and those on the left. I received it in my email for the 15th time in 3 days and this is my response. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody!


Twas the month of December
and all through the land
our email was brimming,
with the boring and bland.
Not a reader was laughing, nor feeling impressed
by the also-ran letters the senders redressed.
But the letters, the warnings, the paranoid rants
filled the boxes of all like a pair of tight pants.
They were fearful that humans could somehow destroy
the power of God and Jesus his boy,
but the flocks that were chirping, aflutter with fright
that some mortals could weaken God’s truth and his might
were mistaken quite deeply, for they failed to see
all the girls and the boys; their eyes lit up with glee.
For you see Christmas couldn’t be taken away
despite what some sycophants told us each day.
Some Christians forget what Jesus commanded;
To be joyful when, for Jesus you’re branded
a fool among fools, a crazy, a freak,
a lover of kindness, a church-going geek!
Christmas wasn’t meant for political gain
not for polls, nor for pundits with self-righteous pain,
not for parties, nor groups, not for left or for right;
Christmas was never intended for fights!
Salvation and grace cannot be dissipated
but the fools who attack have thus desecrated
the meaning of Christmas, the love, the rebirth,
the joyous celebration that transcends the earth.
In the home of the brave and the land of the free
with those we might fear or perhaps not agree,
we should all come together with the love we conceive
for the blessing of Christmas on a cold winter’s eve;
Merry Christmas to all, and may all be relieved!


Daniel
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Tom_Simmons read my blog view my photos
Dec 12, 2007 | 11:50 PM

Hey Daniel,

God has obviously blessed you with talent and wisdom my friend. Thank you for reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas, and the true teachings of Jesus. I think it gets buried way to easily with all the opinions out there, not to mention the commercialism. It's funny how so many who preach love, promote hate, huh? Instead of worrying about differences of opinion, we should concentrate on what we all have in common, humanity, and a capacity for kindness, and a strong desire to show love. We should take the time, to look within, and ask ourselves, are we the best human being we can be towards our fellow humans, and can we do more for each other, and we should come together in agreement to help others, not just on Christmas, but all year round.

One thing I always do on Christmas to remind myself, is take some time by myself to go outside that night, and look up at the sky and the stars, and say Happy Birthday my Lord Jesus, and thank you.

Beautiful opinion Daniel, beautiful poem, and beautifully stated! Thanks again.

Have a wonderful day Daniel!

Tom
Sanctus read my blog view my photos
Dec 13, 2007 | 9:28 AM

Thanks, Tom. I'm glad to see that you get it. Have a great day yourself!

Daniel
BronxGirl1 read my blog view my photos
Dec 13, 2007 | 10:12 AM

Thank you Daniel, as usual, your pen is a mighty sword. The louder a voice shouts an opinion does not make it right. We need to respect everyone and thank GOD that we live in a Country where we are not put to death because we do not agree with the powers-that-be. May your Christmas season be filled with holiday fun - all holidays - and the love of your family and friends. Happy Happy.....
Tom_Simmons read my blog view my photos
Dec 13, 2007 | 10:18 AM

Hey Daniel,

Thanks for the wishes my friend. If you get a chance, you might want to read my latest post. It definitely touches on what we are talking about here.

Again, have a great day Daniel!

Tom
Tom_Simmons read my blog view my photos
Dec 13, 2007 | 10:21 AM

Hey BronxGirl,

How are you? Long time, no write! LOL I hope all is well with you, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, and I hope you have a very very Happy and Merry Christmas!

Have a wonderful day BronxGirl!

Tom
LoriGee33 read my blog
Dec 14, 2007 | 6:27 PM

Hey Daniel: Long time, no blog. I've been busy in other directions and just thought I'd check in quickly to see who's who at the zoo. lorigee, per se, no longer exists so I'll note responses if any, here on your page. Please know that your work is amazing and one day if and when U decide to change career paths, you will definitely compliment the poets' circle. Have a beautiful and "safe" holiday. God bless you and yours. lori :))
merrymakn read my blog
Dec 15, 2007 | 3:56 PM

I agree with Lori Daniel, You are really talented. I love this blog, funny and to the point.
Shaun = )
Sanctus read my blog view my photos
Dec 17, 2007 | 7:01 AM

Thanks, Lori and Shaun. Happy Monday.

Daniel
jamesryan read my blog view my photos
Dec 19, 2007 | 4:14 PM

Hey Daniel thanks for the great blogs and pictures, Merry Christmas, I said the C word I hope I don't get in trouble. lol
Merry Christmas to you your family and to all the bloggers, BLEEP, BLEEP, BLEEP,
BronxGirl1 read my blog view my photos
Dec 20, 2007 | 2:56 PM

Hello Tom - thanks for asking, been very busy getting ready for the holidays. Extra heavy load at work with the boss on a jury trial at work for one of our clients. Otherwise, hope all is well with you. I always enjoy your posts - Merry Christmas.
ANGELRUBY read my blog view my photos
Dec 25, 2007 | 5:52 AM

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

I saw the Shreck movie a couple days ago, woke up this morning with the song Hallelujah going thru my mind.

But, when I woke up, I was dreaming about someone happily saying to you, "and what would your father say". I am sure your father would approve.

I am hoping this is a good Christmas msg for you.

So glad you have your picture on the blog. I don't put mine, for people may throw rocks at their computers. Jokes, I just don't do pictures.

I send you and your family a hug, Aili, now for Christmas!
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Sanctus

You paint me with the colors I abhor, your brushstrokes shade my immediate smile, mixed tones of gray and blue marking each mile that you alone can say you’ve traveled more. But, I am no canvas, no sketch-book page where inspiration’s masterpiece lingers like desire in your elegant fingers enfolding me, or starting to enrage the gentle burning I must now accept as wisdom will embrace a needed pain. Like rhythms dancing in my crowded brain; I can't erase the moments I have kept. Mark me with your grandiloquent design, showing me how you will always render reflected images you’ve surrendered to the passion of matter over mind, cajole me with the breadth of your reach, convince me with the melody of lust; play me with the harmony of mistrust and wonder not of promises or me!

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