Day 9 | Advent Calendar
Why He Came by Rachel Rawls
This Christmas poem was written by my mother. I would like to share it with you, with her permission, to get into the spirit of the holidays. It’s a poem about the Christian holiday and the meaning behind it.
“Why He Came”
The Christmas tree
Shines full of light
Presents below
Stockings hung tight
Children asleep
Wait for mornings first dawn
They jump from their beds
To see presents—What fun!
Beauty surrounds
This cheery Holiday
Love, joy, laughter, peace
So they say,
But let’s take a look back
To the first Christmas night
When a couple had to go
Down a dark road in flight,
Each town where they stopped
Had no room for them there
A child would be born
But no one seemed to care.
So into the stable
Where animals lay
The baby was born
And was laid in the hay.
The shepherds were watching
Their flocks on this night
When suddenly there appeared
Angels and light,
“No more in darkness,”
Their voices were raised,
“Glory to God in the highest!”
Their voices sang praise.
For God looked down
From His home above,
He saw mankind
And He thought of love.
Baby Jesus He sent
To stop out of time
To die on a cross
For your sins and mine,
For He brings salvation
This pure Son of God
So holy and blameless
So full of deep love,
He takes away sin
And the burden you bear
Is lifted from you
No more worry or care.
One step for you
That is all that it takes
Just trust that He came
And died in your place,
The life that He gives you
Is true peace my friend,
Not something from man
Because this will not end.
And now when the tree
Shines bright in your home,
Think of this message
That’s told with this poem.
—Written by Rachel Rawls
Note from the contributor:
I and my mother both enjoy writing poems and short stories. I collected the best of them and published them as a book, Bleeding Heart, which has been a fun and valuable learning experience. May this season be a special time filled with blessings and love for each of you. Thank you for reading, and Merry Christmas!
Links:
Blog: https://rawlse.wordpress.com/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5066812.Elizabeth_Rawls
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VChronicles_
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Tumblr: http://vchronicles-rawlse.tumblr.com/
Author Bio:
E.E. Rawls is a soon-to-be author currently residing in New England. Europe is the source of her writing inspiration, after having lived in Italy for six years. A time spent road-tripping through the Alps, exploring castle ruins and dungeons, wandering Victorian towns and tucked-away villages, discovering their hidden legends. She now lives off of coffee, games, and bookshelves, with goals to one day master the arts of drawing, riding a dragon, and speaking Tolkien’s language of the Elves.
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A beautiful poem to remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas . Thank you for sharing your mother’s poetry it is beautiful!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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I really did 😊
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Reblogged this on willowdot21 and commented:
Hi this is part of Solveig Werner’s at https://solveigwerner.com Advent Calendar. Day 9 | Advent Calendar, Why He Came, by Rachel Rawls. A beautiful poem to remind us of the true story of Christmas . I shall be trying to reblog the entries daily! By the way my entry is December 22nd. Happy Advent . Enjoy. xxx
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This poem is a wonderful reminder we need to have repeated. ❤ ❤
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Thank you, Tess! ❤
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What a good idea to make a reminder about what Christmas is really about and to speak it out
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Maria. During this busy season it’s good to stop and remember the true meaning of Christmas.
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So beautiful and meaningful…a lovely poem which reminds us what Christmas is about…Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for reading, I’m glad I was able to share this. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
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Reblogged this on E. E. Rawls and commented:
Today my mother’s Christmas poem was featured on Solveig Werner’s blog for day 9 of the advent calendar!
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Thank you for hosting this calendar event, Solvieg!
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Thank you for being part of it! Now all we need is some more participants!
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What a neat thing, to collaborate with your mother in writing!
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Thank you! It’s been a fun and wonderful experience.
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