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CHRISTMAS: poem by Bette A. Stevens, Maine author

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Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Holy Bible: KJV)

He came as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Lived among us on earth…

God’s gifts to bestow.

∞ Christmas ∞

Poem by Bette A. Stevens

The last cookie baked, the final gift wrapped.

Christmas Eve is upon us…

It’s time to relax.

Christmas music is gently reminding us why

Lord Jesus, the Christ Child…

Came down from on high.

He came as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Lived among us on earth…

God’s gifts to bestow.

Loving God, loving others —Christ bought with his life

He epitomized love…

Not anger or strife.

God’s love is a precious gift we’re to share

With all those we know…

And with folks everywhere.

Wishing you the love, joy and peace found in Jesus—the Christ Child. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author

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Written

on 12/08/2017

Comments on: "CHRISTMAS: poem by Bette A. Stevens, Maine author" (77)

  2. Micki Peluso said:
    12/25/2017 at 8:48 pm

    Reblogged this on mallie1025 and commented:
    Wonderful Christmas poem by Bette Stevens!!

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  3. mommynificent said:
    12/19/2017 at 11:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com! It’s lovely! Tweeted!
    Tina

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  4. Teagan R. Geneviene said:
    12/15/2017 at 12:36 pm

    Perfect for Christmas, Bette. Hugs on the wing!

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  5. Bernadette said:
    12/13/2017 at 7:53 am

    May your generous Christmas wish take wings and return to you a hundred times over.

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  6. Miss Gentileschi said:
    12/12/2017 at 11:51 am

    Wish you a wonderful and magical holiday season, Bette! 😊😚❤🎄

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  7. watchingthedaisies said:
    12/12/2017 at 8:53 am

    I love your poem Bette and the video is quite magical. I feel all smiley watching it. xx

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  8. Osyth said:
    12/12/2017 at 5:51 am

    what a lovely, gentle and mindful poem that is …. you manage to capture the excitement and the true meaning of Christmas in a beautiful poem. Thank you.

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  9. Tina Frisco said:
    12/11/2017 at 10:38 pm

    A sweet and tender poem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart. Merry Christmas, my friend! ❤

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  10. Toni Pike said:
    12/11/2017 at 7:20 pm

    Lovely, thank you for sharing that, Bette x

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  11. macjam47 said:
    12/11/2017 at 6:39 pm

    Bette, this is a lovely poem. Merry Christmas, dear friend. I love your photo – beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

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  12. cathleentownsend said:
    12/11/2017 at 10:59 am

    Love this poem. It’s full of concrete images, sounds, and smells (baking cookies–yum). And Jesus really is the whole point of everything. Of all the blessings I’ve received, I count my faith as the greatest gift. 🙂

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  14. AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
    12/10/2017 at 8:07 pm

    What a lovely poem AND a lovely picture of you in that cloche. Hope you and yours have a delightful Christmas. 🙂

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  15. Mary Rensberry Author at QuickTurtle Books® said:
    12/10/2017 at 6:37 pm

    Beautiful, Bette! A lovely poem! May the Peace and Spirit of Christ live in our hearts each day. Wishing you a most blessed holiday and New Year, too!

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  16. Baydreamer said:
    12/10/2017 at 6:28 pm

    What a lovely poem and post, Bette. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season. Hugs 💕

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  17. Mae Clair said:
    12/10/2017 at 3:57 pm

    This was beautiful, Bette. Wishing you that same extraordinary peace that only He can bring, in return. Merry Christmas!

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  18. D. Wallace Peach said:
    12/10/2017 at 12:50 pm

    Beautiful poem, Bette. Merry Christmas! ❤

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  19. sharonkconnell said:
    12/10/2017 at 9:51 am

    That was lovely, Bette. Thank you.

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  20. balroop2013 said:
    12/09/2017 at 10:12 pm

    Lovely poem Bette. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas dear friend!

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  21. Vashti Q said:
    12/09/2017 at 9:24 pm

    Beautiful poem, Bette❣️Thank you.

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  22. Marje @ Kyrosmagica said:
    12/09/2017 at 12:54 pm

    What a lovely Christmas poem. 🙂

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  23. John W. Howell said:
    12/09/2017 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful, Bette. Thank you.

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  24. Natalie Ducey said:
    12/09/2017 at 10:15 am

    This is beautiful, Bette. Thanks so much for sharing the love and joy. XO

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  25. Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    12/09/2017 at 9:27 am

    Glorious! Thank you, for wrapping us in love. ❤

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  26. -Eugenia said:
    12/09/2017 at 9:17 am

    Oh, a perfect and beautiful poem for Christmas, Bette. Merry Christmas 🎄

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  27. Tracy Campbell said:
    12/09/2017 at 8:12 am

    Bette, thank you for sharing the true meaning of Christmas. Your video is beautiful as is your poem. I’ll share this post.
    Merry Christmas 🎄

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  28. Jane Sturgeon said:
    12/09/2017 at 7:24 am

    Lovely Bette, thank you. Wrapping you in ❤ xX

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  29. Shallow Reflections said:
    12/09/2017 at 5:32 am

    What a beautiful poem, Bette. And so lovely with the visuals and music. Thanks for sharing how Christmas is just the beginning of something the world needs. Peace to you and a joyous Christmas!

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  30. Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC said:
    12/09/2017 at 4:18 am

    Lovely, Bette – the poem, the visuals and the music. Have a wonderful Christmas – and bathe in the glow all the way to Epiphany.
    xx,
    mgh
    (Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
    ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
    “It takes a village to transform a world!

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  31. Annika Perry said:
    12/09/2017 at 3:52 am

    Bette, what a special gift for us all and I delighted in reading your poem and viewing your special slide show video of it…just precious! Last night we went to Lucia at St. Paul’s Cathedral and it was the most wondrous occasion- when all the lights were turned off, the giant cathedral thrown into the darkness and then Lucia slowly arrives with the 100 strong choir, singing, bearing candles….light, love and life! Hugs & love xx

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/09/2017 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you, Annika. Your evening at St. Paul’s Cathedral sounds perfectly wonderful…I can feel the light, love and life across the miles. Christmas blessings & love to you and yours! ❤ xo

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  32. robbiesinspiration said:
    12/09/2017 at 12:57 am

    A beautiful poem, Bette. The picture show is also lovely. Have a wonderful festive season.

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  33. Micki Peluso said:
    12/09/2017 at 12:05 am

    What a lovely poem, Bette. It covers the true meaning of Christmas in such beautiful words. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

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  34. mattiesmysteries said:
    12/08/2017 at 9:14 pm

    Bette, you are a gem! Thanks for sharing these most meaningful words.
    Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you.

    P.S.Did you paint the banner at the top of this page? I love it!

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/09/2017 at 11:34 am

      Thank you for your thoughtful comments , Mary. I created the blog banner using one of my photos and Adobe Illustrator. Wishing you and yours abundant blessings at Christmas and always! ❤ xo

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  35. Gayl said:
    12/08/2017 at 8:58 pm

    Dear Bette, this is lovely! Christ does epitomize love and yes we are to share it with everyone. Thank you for this beautiful treat tonight! Love, hugs and blessings to you! xoxo

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  36. jjspina said:
    12/08/2017 at 8:50 pm

    Beautiful poem, Bette! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too! ❤️ 😘 🤗

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  37. Espirational said:
    12/08/2017 at 8:19 pm

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that Bette.

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