All poems remain the copyright of individual writers
in the manger...
the gifts to Jesus
that the magis bring
© Willie Bongcaron
sweet baby Jesus
lend him our hay; rest awhile
says the animals
© gillena cox
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warm glow of
altar candles
smile in manger
© Mamta Duseja
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manger for His bed
animals ate from the ground
bowing to the Babe
© Janice Garey
church bells echo faith
she knows that we pray in hope...
God is charity
© Pat Geyer
first touch of snow
a cat listen to
the christmas bell
© Vibeke Laier
staffs of shepherds
Mary’s baby
animals honor guard
©Linda Lee L
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Hush, dreams in the dark
reveal true calling
Mary, my soul has spoken
© Sanaa Rizvi
waking
up from light sleep—
God’s plan?
© Ernesto Santiago
back to work
everyone brings
extra cookies
© Adelaide Shaw
MUCH LOVE
gillena
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[2018 Creche at St Patrick's RC Church, Newtown, Trinidad. photo gillena cox]
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