The Writerscafe Christmas Canon 2015

Christmas 2015

Grandaughter Payton

A collection of thoughts and prayers for our friends their families and the whole of humanity. Written by 45 poets from around the world. Dedicated to our friend Ivor-(Poeticpiers). Who for so long was the epitome of a gentleman.

World full of darkness His arrival brought the light

His birth was a miracle, his messages were bright

Love each other live with peace was all He preached

Follow Him…in return enjoy the joy of everlasting life

A. Amos (USA)

Presents, colorful lights and Christmas trees
A single day when our eyes can see
Millions of open hearts full of glee
A love brought by our Lord for you and me

Aaron-USA

When I look into your eyes

I see the sky everything that will be and will be again

When I look at your eyes

I see you grin

Andy Ruffett-Canada

Friends and family near and far
All together for this gift of ours
Smiles and laughter throughout the room
Just pause and see the love all around

Ashley Lytle-USA

To love and be loved
In Snow and Cold
Warm hands to hold
Christmas has come once more.

Avinash-India

.Moms are baking cookies and children writing lists

as shoppes are brimming over with people buying gifts.

"Merry" this and "Happy" that leave our lips with ease.

"Peace on earth, Good will to all" I hope will never cease.

Barbz-USA

Singing snow flakes

cover the ground.

Sweet hums of our Christ

born in Bethlehem

Benita Staebell-USA

A gift we receive in Jesus
Make merry and enjoy this Christmas
The best gift ever there will be
Is Jesus

Cassie-Kenya Africa

The promise of Glory was swaddled one night
The Creator of all filled with delight
The Prince of Peace asleep on some hay
As a legion of angels sing his praise.

Cherrie Palmer-USA

Starlight, starbright " all the stars in the heavens’ light "

I've known you flowing throughout my life.

You’ve touched so soft and meaningfully clear

And held me close and softly dear… Peace and Life,

Chris - USA

In the darkest of days
The light of the world grows
And joy is lit on branches
Igniting our hearts and souls.

C Froman-USA

Joyful hearts find unity,
Fragrant is this season's bliss,
Alone within community,
Connected by a Virgin's kiss...

Dave Scott-USA

Joyous lights on tree so tall
Like dreams we seem to recall
But this day of Christmas Merry
Makes of the world, motherly Mary.

Dayran-Malasia

I've just discovered something.

Did not take long at all.

That Santa's made of chocolate,

and isn't very tall.

Doc Wood-United Kingdom

Christmas comes too quickly
Once Thanksgiving has gone
All gifts given richly
In heart and joy and song

Einstein Noodle(Gene)-USA

Never seen so much snow on the ground before
Never seen the lights on the Christmas tree so bright
Soon old Saint Nicholas will be coming through the chimney, 
Bring joy and happiness everywhere

Emily Marie-USA

There are times when trust is juggled into the air
where minds deviate from speculation and what is fair.
This precious time is one by which we live our lives
In purity and surely, how the conscience thrives. 

EmmaJoy-United Kingdom

Fresh scents of pine waft through December's crisp air
And a blanket of white magic covers the ground
We open our hearts to all with holiday cheer
Yes, Christmas has come once more, to everyone's town

Fran Marie-USA

A Child born in Bethlehem.
Angels coming by the droves
People hushed all over
Taking in the Awesome King.

I'm His Daughter-Canada

you were the star atop my tree until the day you left me
now the smaller bulbs effervescent shine brighter with their intent
and love is again a fresh snow falling on a Christmas scene so serene,
my heart is once again in ascent.

Jacob Erin Cilberto-USA

Christmas cards sent, warm, with Season's Greetings
Perhaps a Gift from Amazon, or two
But I only asked Santa for a trip this year
On the Christmas Express, straight to you.
Jaycee C.-USA

Why is winter so cold? 

But our hearts so bright? 

Come and find me, wanderer, 

Do not fear every blinding light 

Jennifer Carlson-USA

Christmas stories abound all around
Santa, Frosty and Rudolph are found
A time of giving rings for the season
Lets not forget that Christ is the reason
Levi Levin-USA

Humble and bundled was the baby who started it all
Simply because a couple followed their call
A child was born into a world that was hopeless
He restored the earth to its proper focus- Emmanuel

Lillie-USA

The tree is trimmed, the halls are decked
The naughty list was double checked.
While Carolers sing throughout in the streets
Remember to thank the Lord for all these treats.

Mad Englishman(Clive)-England

I look up at the Winter stars’ light, 
And wonder if you’re looking up too
May Christmas joy always shine bright
Know whoever… wherever you are… I love you.

MomzillaNC-USA

There's so much beauty in togetherness and family
Love is the only true kind of everlasting prosperity
Acts of selflessness to calm the world's calamity
Let our words of comfort spread like a ministry

Muse(Beth)-USA

Fear not for I bring you nothing but good news. 
For today, unto us, a King is born, with love and blessings.
Merry Christmas to All! now have fun and carry on with the canon
read it, enjoy it, as I go ahead and kiss you on the forehead

My Enigma-USA

A time of joy away from all noise
Cheers for a warm cord
Notes of peace in live green
Gathering in place to share life's toys

Nisreen-Egypt

Voices reaching out, warming the cold days

Year end's celebrations, blissful creations

lights crowds the street .as the blues fades away

aA cup of choco&the warmest hugs, loves devotions

Pax-Philippines

The year is almost gone
in unity we sing our song
with fires warmth and Christmas glow
we offer seeds of love to grow

Poppy Silver-United kingdom

Silently, God's Gift was given 
simple swaddling, resting on hay
Kings and beasts together they gathered

for our Savior was born this day 

Renee J.Martin-USA

Reindeer and angels assist old st. Nick

With clarion bell chimes through snow so thick

This night is for praise, reflection and love 

For family and friends and our lord above. 

Relic-USA

Around the tree, a rhapsody,
of voices grown and small;
it's what they know sets hearts aglow,
that Jesus loves us all.

Richard-USA

Though Christmas comes with sounds of war,
they wish to bring fear to our door,
Christs birth now seems distant and far,
yet peace and light shine still from his star.

Richard Allen Beevor-Cyprus

may this Christmas live beyond the barriers of a professed faith
may this Christmas chime in every human heart
may this Christmas take us above our sins
may this Christmas heal our scars

Serah-India

Don't wait till your life is all done

to learn the lessons of a fool

Know the rewards of self are none

Where love of others is the rule

Tate Morgan-USA

Christmas we remember humanity

We set aside greed and ambition

Let us make the spirit last all through the year

Let that be our resolution and ambition...

Tomás " Cárthaigh-Ireland

As we enjoy our families for Christmas 

Sharing love and traditions

May we always remember

The Baby Jesus who saved us from our sins.

Toosie Harvey Novels

Christmas means a break
At the end of year
I can't wait to take
Holidays from there!

Trong-USA

Silence reigns when the snowfall stops after midnight
I and our lighted tree pause, gazing through the window
Over still rooftops an owl passes in flight
This moment, a star shines a message to bestow. 

William Calkins(Roarke)-USA

Enjoying the cold crisp air while shopping
for family and friends in crowded malls.
Then gather together in celebration
of our good friend and benefactor, Jesus.

Willard Wells-USA

another birthday for our lord has come
put down the cocoa ,and hot apple rum
lift your hands,and bow your head
praise our lord,he is far from dead..

Wordman(Pat)-USA

May this be a wonderful Christmas for you all. Ivor though you have passed away you have not been forgotten by me. Thank you for all your guidance and kindness. I tip my hat in deference to your character.

Author's Note

Can a thought or feeling be larger than a universe? Love is the only trait that is worth remembering because it is meant to be given away selflessly. The recipient is as happy to receive it as you were to give it!

Reviews

[Willard Wells]

It will take me a few trips back to get through them all and I am sure there are more to come. Great job and I am honored to be part of it. Thanks Tate. Great job.

Everyone did a fabulous job with beautiful wishes and memories from around the world.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Willard It is always a joy to bring any harmony into the lives we all share on this world. I remember Christmas 1968 when the Apollo 8 crew first rounded the moon for thew first time. Sending back pictures of the earth they began by reading from Genesis. Not a dry eye in the house .That one moment when we all transcended the boundaries of race and creed.Merry Christmas Willard

[Willard Wells]

It is heartwarming to see humans from around the world come together with words of thanks and praise for this Christmas Seasons. Merry Christmas to you and yours this Christmas. Peace Out.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you may you also know the laughter of children playing round your house

[Willard Wells]

Well I won't be having the sound of children. Not a Christmas story, but I will fill my heart and mind with love and the spirit of Christmas anyway. I am a romantic and a lover of Christmas and all the meaning that it holds.

[Tate Morgan]

So am I .So am I what more could we ask for? Merry Christmas Willard.

[Mercy Fae]

Hey Willard Wells, your addition to this was very well written.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

ahh hope you do so this yearx

[Tate Morgan]

I might do that

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow
what a true window of transparency here of what writers cafe means to you Tate. I had tears reading these and will come back for more tears soon
what a tribute to this man and to this whole writers community
loved it
thanks for entering this masterpiece of and idea which brings thoughts and tears and imagination to me this morning along with the music which i loved by the way
thanks so much!!!! you have brightened my sunday indeed here!
what a blessing this is
thanks for entering
i love it

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you for many years i ran a cannon on Christmas to bring everyone together

[zaisham9393]

I am sorry for your loss!
This is such a heartfelt beautiful tribute!
Thank you for sharing this my friend!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much Ivor was a good soul

[zaisham9393]

You are welcome :)!

[bluessadmood]

Oh hey my God only yesterday I was running through
Old writings and reviews,and I saw him..he was not always in the front but I could spot him easy with his easy way and calm words..and i thought that was long time now..now I hear..big loss makes me sad..loss of someone I knew well..
Well anyway these days I losing tens of friends..
Each day I receive a call..
You know him......he is gone..
I got used to it..still I am sorry to here this

[Tate Morgan]

Blue so long since last we spoke I feared you had been killed hope you are well

[bluessadmood]

Ha ha my friend no I was not killed but really truly I ve been to hell I lived there for a while but luckily I survive
We lost everything my friend house demolished we lost all properties ..luckily we were unharmed..
We will talk about it soon ..I will tell you some wonders for I was living with the devil himself..thank you my friend.

[Tate Morgan]

You are welcome I'd be glad to listen would love to hear how adventurous your life has become

[Tate Morgan]

I am sorry to hear that you lost everything I feared such a thing as possible and highly likely they're yours has certainly been a tough life of late

[bluessadmood]

It surely was tough the least to say..I ve never known life could get this ugly till these people told of mosul..
At least now we got rid of them..but my friend the town of mosul is just ruins not one building is but hit..nothing is left there..
I don't know now there are about 1.5 millions in this part of the city how will they live they are all homeless
Where will they be sheltered..it's really a disaster.

[Tate Morgan]

Man I'm sorry to hear that I feared that was true last I spoke to you I think you were in tekrete

[LadyNaida]

This was a beautiful and wonderful collaboration of Christmas poems. Sorry for the loss of your friend Ivor.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you he was a good man

[A Soapy Mess Stories]

May I be added to this?

As we enjoy our families for Christmas
Sharing love and traditions
May we always remember
The Baby Jesus who saved us from our sins.

[Tate Morgan]

Tootsie yes you may and have added you with my thanks.

[A Soapy Mess Stories]

Thank you Tate.

[Coyote Poetry]

A outstanding Christmas poem my friend. W.C know how to celebrate.
Coyote

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you coyote so nice to see you Merry Christmas

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend and have a safe and happy New Years.

[Emily]

I love it!
This is a great idea!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Emily Merry Christmas dear.

[Emily]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[Lox]

How in the world did you do all this?! I am at a loss for words but you may have overdone it. Haha.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Lox Merry Christmas . I extend the hand of friendship and offer you the chance to add your own voice to this work.

[Dr. Wood ?]

great job Tate and thanks 4 including me...this place is SPECIAL

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Doc always a pleasure to see you