Just dropping by to do a short post. I've been much less busy with responsibilities now that the holidays are here...for example, I no longer have to teach AWANA til school resumes (AWANA is a Christian Club : Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) and other such responsibilities are pretty much on a hold right now. However, I place myself in front of my computer much less for now. I am growing to realize that the little joys of life I enjoyed as a child have diminished from my life because of the rise of technology. .:-D. Well, considering the season that we're in, I think it much better and more contenting to spend some time with family and friends...doing things together...even dusting out the old board games in the cupboard :-D.
Anyway, yesterday, I took some time to browse for some poetry. I stumbled across Marie Anne St. Jean who have written some holiday poetry. For some reason, it was her acrostic poem which attracted me. (For those who don't know, an acrostic poem is one in which the words are arranged in such a way that a certain letter in each line, first or last, when taken in order spell out a word or motto.) What is being spelled out in her poem is "Mary Did You Know". Her poem can be viewed here.
She has also written a haiku, which is a verse form with three unrhymed lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively. This can be viewed here.
Well, that's all for now.
Cheers! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you so much for featuring my meager works. I don't normally write poetry, but only recently have dabbled with a piece here and there.
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i enjoyed reading that too! pretty cool! wish i could do just like u and stay away from the computer :) i just can't! have a nice xmas holiday!
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ReplyDeleteHere we are awaiting Christmas
Storing up our gifts and food
Spending lots of lovely money
Don't forget, we must include
Auntie Betty, Uncle Norman
Cards for all upon our list
Daren't forget a single person
Can't upset the one that's missed.
Whilst were stuffing all the turkey
Christmas pud helped down with wine
Slumping down in front of tele
Snoring through the pantomime
This is usual for the masses
Greed and gluttony abound
Whilst, outside, the homeless passes
Searching pavements for a pound.
Jesus Christ was born at Christmas
Sent to earth to save us all
Lived to serve all those around Him
Always perfect, standing tall
Helped the leper, healed the cripple
Underdog and down and out
Suffered greatly for His mercy
Hated by the men with clout.
So we must be all like Jesus
Following His every way
Showing love to all who need it
Living in His humble way
For He loves a cheerful giver
One who relegates himself
To the role of peoples servant
That is how we earn our wealth.
Great poem. I'll be sure to share it. And your work is great Marie Anne. Merry Christmas Everybody!
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