Friday, December 25, 2015

Christmas Year Round--By Charlene McCutcheon--United States

Christmas Year Round

Laying aside the things of this world, intently I listen.
How silently the soul-stretching gifts of the spirit come.
Seeking for things of a better, shelters from the storms,
they come simply with the asking; Jesus paid the price.

Soft sweet whisperings enter in, sacred engrafted words
speaking volumes, sufficient for my needs for added faith.
Kindly He wipes away my tears, replacing fear with hope,
Filling my doubting heart with Christ’s pure love; charity.

Charlene McCutcheon is a 73 year old, wife, mother of seven, grandmother of thirty and great-grandmother of 14. She has just discovered her voice through poetry within the last few years. Her former ways of expression have been through the media of arts and crafts. Her desire to share herself with others for their benefit has been the motivating factor in all her endeavors. She loves life, work, play and most of all people.

10 comments:

  1. Charlene, your poem has touched a cord that has made me want to read the poem over again. Such lovely words with so much meaning. Thank you

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    1. Annie, thank you for your kind remarks. God is so good!
      Love, Charlene

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  2. Charlene,
    What a nice thought, to be able to celebrate Christmas all year round. We must remember Jesus, for He is the reason for the season!
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. David, thank you so much for taking the time to read ad comment on my poem. I very much appreciate it.
      Your friend too,
      Charlene

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  3. Wonderful poem Charlene. I celebrate Christmas in my heart & home all year round because Jesus is alive 365 days a year! Thanks for sharing your heartfelt message! God bless, Chris~

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    1. Chris, thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on the poem. Yes Jesus is alive 365 days a year and it is so easy to get caught up in the world that we forget. I pray for the spirit to help me remember him always.
      Love, Charlene

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  4. Thank you, Celine, for the following--

    And I love your poem "Christmas Year Round" My Mom, my sister and I always feel it should be Christmas all year. That spirit of giving and sharing should last all year. The world needs more love. Your words were so true.

    Celine Rose Mariotti

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    1. Thank you so much Celine for your thoughts on my poem. I do appreciate your evaluation.
      Sincerely, Charlene

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  5. How beautiful to see in your poem that we can overcome DOUBT with charity! Thank you for such an insight!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind remarks. Charity not only covers a multitude of sins but also prevents them.
      Charlene

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