Tuesday, December 24, 2013

PEACE WAS THE PROMISE!

Hosted by Mark Koopmans


We walk in solemn procession

Silent Night the choir's selection.

Shepherds and Wise men gather near
With gifts of hope and cheer.

A Christmas choir serenades
Hark the Herald Angel on parade.

Children recite the Christmas story
And praise our Lord in all his glory.

Baby Jesus at his birth
Declared to us our worth!

The peace He promised is our true desire.
And will be achieved once it's love
our hearts sincerely acquire.

 Yolanda Renée © 2013
 



Merry Christmas everyone!
   



PRAYER FOR AMERICA

O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal.
--  'Abdu'l-Baha

“If the learned and worldly-wise men of this age were to allow mankind to inhale the fragrance of fellowship and love, every understanding heart would apprehend the meaning of true liberty, and discover the secret of undisturbed peace and absolute composure.”


33 comments:

Mark Koopmans said...

Aloha!

LOVE your poem and I don't how you do it :)

I started off with a poem, too... but it crash-landed - while taxiing out :)

Merry Christmas to all the Renee family :)

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Such a simple yet powerful poem, Yolanda - well said!
Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Hi, Yolanda! Wonderful poem.

Michelle Wallace said...

Such powerful words!
Have a peaceful and blessed Christmas, Yolanda!
Writer In Transit

Pat Hatt said...

True words indeed with the flow at your feed, Merry Christmas

Bish Denham said...

Very nice. Merry Christmas from Texas!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

That was beautiful. Jesus did declare our worth. Merry Christmas.

Elsie Amata said...

Your poem is beautiful and really says what Christmas is all about. A very Merry Christmas to you!

CWMartin said...

Have a Merry Christmas!

Robin said...

Lovely poem, Yolanda. Our hearts do need to acquire more love. Just think what would happen if everyone channeled all of that love for Good.

Merry Christmas!!!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Mark,

Merry Christmas to you too!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Alex, you too - have a very Merry Christmas!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Susanne, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Yolanda Renée said...

Very peaceful Michelle, thank you!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Pat, Merry Christmas to you too!

Yolanda Renée said...

Merry Christmas to you Bish!

Yolanda Renée said...

Yes, he did - Diane!

Merry Christmas!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thank you Elsie, playing Mary in the Christmas play is a memory I'll always cherish!

Merry Christmas!

Yolanda Renée said...

Merry Christmas to you CW!

Yolanda Renée said...

Yes, it would make all the difference in the world!

Thank you Robin, Merry Christmas!

klahanie said...

Dear Yolanda,

Your thoughtful poem strikes the chord of hope. And a prayer for America, a prayer for the world.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, positive Christmas.

Gary :)

Yolanda Renée said...

Merry Christmas Eve, Gary!

From my family to yours - We are wishing you, and Penny, and your son Tristan, a beautiful Christmas and a very peaceful New Year!

Jo said...

Merry Christmas Yolanda, have a great one.

Ella said...

Hello Yolanda! I love your poem, offering us the gift of hope~
I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday!
Merry Christmas!

Michael Di Gesu said...

That was so beautiful, Yolanda...

MERRY CHRiSTMAS!!!! I hope you day is magical, spiritual, loving, and just plain AMAZING!!!!!

SENDING YOU A HUGE CYBER HUG!!!!!

Suzanne said...

Hi Yolande, visiting from England! Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Christmas.
Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
x

PK HREZO said...

Beautiful words! Merry Christmas Yolanda!

TBM said...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Chancelet said...

Beautiful and worthy prayers Yolanda! Thanks for spreading these wonderful wishes, dreams and good news! Writer’s Mark

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Yolanda .. I loved your poem - so well written - our hearts do need to absorb his love ... and for all the world ---- compassion and peace

With thoughts - Hilary

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, Yolanda and Happy New Year too! May the words in your prayer carry on and ring true!

Nicole said...

A beautiful wish! Merry Christmas!

Elizabeth Marro said...

Hi, Yolanda. I am glad to "meet" you on this blog hop. There are powerful prayers here. May they come true and may you have a wonderful new year.