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Friday, December 27, 2013

Guest Blog: Christmas Gifting by Christine Cassello

At last, a piece of poetry with a focus on the Christ of Christmas.

Christine Cassello’s poem reminds us why we celebrate. We need to celebrate the Christ-He is God's greatest gift to the world.

Shepherds wondered the reason why

Angelic beings lit up the sky.

One told them of a newborn boy,

Who would bring all people joy.

They received specific detail,

So they would know the little male.

The stars had never shown as bright,

As they did that Christmas night.

One star shown with great precision.

Magi understood that vision.

Across the desert, these men came,

Bringing gifts to show their acclaim.

We give gifts to one another,

Friend and neighbor, sister, brother.

What you do for the least of these,

You do for me,. Jesus sees.

So give your gifts in Jesus' name.

Not for glory, nor for fame.

Author's Bio

I turned 67 years old on February 14. I've been single and childless all of my life but have "mothered" many pets. Having grown up as a Christian, I did not have a difficult life and lived with my parents until they died. Now, I am working on my childhood passion and hope to make a reputation for myself as a children's book author.

I have an Ebook out, THE HUNTER AND THE DEER, original fairy tale and story poems for children and adults. My first publication was a short story in Knowonder Magazine in 2000 and a fairy tale poem in Bumples (online only).

Friday, December 20, 2013

Guest Blog: Do You Hear What I Hear? by Jada Solaita

Courtesy: keanxchange.com

My guest blogger today is Jada Solaita, an upcoming poet. Jada has drafted a really touching poem about a young girl who feverishly awaits the visit of Santa Claus in the still of the night.

All was quite in the little house,

You couldn't even hear the sound of a mouse

Christmas was coming,

It would soon be here

and so would Santa with eight flying reindeer

I woke with a jolt,

"Did you hear that?"

I said, as I rubbed the fur of my small cat

I wanted to know what was the matter?

What could be causing all that clatter?

I rose from bed, with the speed of light

I couldn't let Santa get out of sight

I ran down the stairs as quick as can be

But all that was there were just presents

He had left under our tree

How could I miss him,

How could it be?

How fast can an old man

With eight reindeer flee?

I looked around sadly seeing just crumbs on a plate

I must have come down a little too late

But, soon my heart filled with a blossom of glee

As I saw a small note addressed directly to me

It was just lying there next to the tree

It said, "Thank you for the cookies and milk,

Now go look in your stocking made of silk"

I looked inside and what did I see?

A tiny baby doll just for me.

A faint little jingle I heard from afar

Merry Christmas, Santa where ever you are

Author’s Bio

As an aspiring writer and poet I get my inspiration to write through life lessons. Things that have happen to me in my past or things I hope for in the future.

Thank you for allowing me to share my love of writing with others.

— Jada Solaita

~GreenEyedGirl~

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Guest Blog: A Little Christmas Fun by Regina Puckett

I requested for Christmas poems from guest bloggers and here’s the first one up by author and poet, Regina Puckett. It’s a short poem that touches on about everything the season stands for. Thanks, Regina for giving this poem to the world!

Courtesy: missmadeblog.com

Across the world there are eager girls and boys

Waiting for Santa’s arrival with his bag of toys

Long lists scribbled, letters written, stamped and mailed

Cookies baked, milk poured and stockings carefully nailed

Mothers kiss and gently tuck each and every child into bed

Leaving them with dreams of Christmas frolicking in their head

Out in the crisp December air Santa soars through the sky

Twinkling stars and the man on the moon waves as he flies by

Because this one day of every year the entire world becomes one

Wishing for peace on world, goodwill to all men and a little Christmas fun

Author's Bio
Regina Puckett is an award nominated author for her short story, Balloon Wishes.

Author Regina Puckett

Borrowed Wings, has received the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

Memories won first place in the 1st WSBR International Poetry Contest. This poem may be found in her book of poetry, Tilting at Windmills and Words.

Slowly Drowning won second place in the 3rd WSBR International Poetry Contest. This poem may be found in her poetry book, My Words into the Beyond.

Sir Galahad Comes to the Rescue won third place in the 3rd WSBR International Poetry Contest. This poem may be found in her book of poetry, Ramblings and Dreams.

She has been writing for over forty-five years. She lives in Tennessee with her husband of over forty years. She has two grown daughters and four grandchildren.

She writes sweet romances, horror, inspirational, picture books and poetry. There are several projects in various stages of completion and there are always characters and stories waiting for their chance to finally get out of her head and onto paper.

Books by Regina Puckett

Please come and visit me at

facebook.com/regina.puckett1
http://reginapuckettsbooks.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/154116.Regina_Puckett
https://twitter.com/ReginaPucket