{"id":101728,"date":"2012-12-25T20:00:46","date_gmt":"2012-12-26T01:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/101728\/cpc-pick-apart-poetry-celebrates-christmas\/"},"modified":"2012-12-25T20:00:46","modified_gmt":"2012-12-26T01:00:46","slug":"cpc-pick-apart-poetry-celebrates-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/101728\/cpc-pick-apart-poetry-celebrates-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"CPC PICK-APART POETRY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to the December 2012 Edition of “Pick-Apart Poetry” <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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as we celebrate Christmas in a Pick-Apart kind of way.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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‘Tis the Season for Love and Peace and Good Cheer. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!<\/font><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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And in the spirit of Christmas Day,<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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we celebrate poetically as we select our 25 words <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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from the three Christmas songs below <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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and let’s see what we can create with them. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n

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I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY<\/font><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
\nTheir old familiar carols play,
\nAnd wild and sweet the words repeat
\nOf peace on earth, good will to men.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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I thought how, as the day had come,
\nThe belfries of all Christendom
\nHad rolled along the unbroken song
\nOf peace on earth, good will to men.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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And in despair I bowed my head:
\n“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
\n“For hate is strong and mocks the song
\nOf peace on earth, good will to men.”<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
\n“God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
\nThe wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
\nWith peace on earth, good will to men.”<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Till, ringing singing, on its way,
\nThe world revolved from night to day,
\nA voice, a chime, a chant sublime,
\nOf peace on earth, good will to men!<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1867)<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n

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AWAY IN A MANGER<\/font><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


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Away in a manger,
\nNo crib for His bed
\nThe little Lord Jesus
\nLaid down His sweet head<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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The stars in the bright sky
\nLooked down where He lay
\nThe little Lord Jesus
\nAsleep on the hay<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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The cattle are lowing
\nThe poor Baby wakes
\nBut little Lord Jesus
\nNo crying He makes<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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I love Thee, Lord Jesus
\nLook down from the sky
\nAnd stay by my side,
\n‘Til morning is nigh.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Be near me, Lord Jesus,
\nI ask Thee to stay
\nClose by me forever
\nAnd love me I pray<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Bless all the dear children
\nIn Thy tender care
\nAnd take us to heaven
\nTo live with Thee there<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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(Author Unknown;
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music composed by William J. Kirkpatrick in 1895)<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n

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JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS<\/font><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


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Jolly old Saint Nicholas,
\nLean your ear this way!
\nDon’t you tell a single soul
\nWhat I’m going to say;
\nChristmas Eve is coming soon;
\nNow, you dear old man,
\nWhisper what you’ll bring to me;
\nTell me if you can.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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When the clock is striking twelve,
\nWhen I’m fast asleep,
\nDown the chimney broad and black,
\nWith your pack you’ll creep;
\nAll the stockings you will find
\nHanging in a row;
\nMine will be the shortest one,
\nYou’ll be sure to know.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Johnny wants a pair of skates;
\nSusy wants a dolly;
\nNellie wants a story book;
\nShe thinks dolls are folly;
\nAs for me, my little brain
\nIsn’t very bright;
\nChoose for me, old Santa Claus,
\nWhat you think is right. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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(Author Unknown)<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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While these three pieces are Christmas Songs, <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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the poetry we bring back to share isn’t limited to any specific theme. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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We welcome any topic you choose. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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And remember that we can use the chosen words <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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more than once and tenses may be changed. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Our goal is to simply have fun and be creative. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n

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and we look forward to what we bring back to share. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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There is no time limit on this so whenever you stop by is a great time to share. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Thanks so much for all the love and support you have given to us during this past year. <\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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We cherish you all and love the time we spend together each month.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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Looking forward to what we all create.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n


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~Barb K and Cherie\/Silver Lining~<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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