Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas

day of alms 

seek a posture of 
solitude: 
this day 
in all its revelry 
is a day of alms 
and quiet 
contemplation. 

Poem © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker 
Photo created by Pastor Stevan Sheets, Shippensburg, PA.


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8 comments:

  1. KatherineDecember 24, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful!! Merry Christmas Rick...have a wonderful time & may 2011 be a happy, healthy & safe year for you and your loved ones! Cheer Katherine x

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  2. Brian MillerDecember 24, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    i will take those moments between the jot and chaos...and i hope you have a most wonderful holiday and a happy new year!

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  3. stevenDecember 24, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    happy christmas rick from your friend on the other side of the lake! steven

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  4. LouiseDecember 24, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Rick, I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas. At least, here in Rochester, it doesn't look like we're going to get snowed in.

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  5. Paul CDecember 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    I like the calm and reflection provided here. Merry Christmas.

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  6. SuzDecember 24, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    you are always so understated
    Love this poem Merry Christmas

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  7. Vicki LaneDecember 24, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Best of Christmas cheer to you, Rick!

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  8. Cheryl CatoDecember 29, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful words Rick. I love the simplicity. Happy new year to you & yours.

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