This Poem was Submitted By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2006-12-10 08:19:23 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Walking In Your Holy Land

Here I am in Bethlehem Walking in the Holy Land Reaching out to touch you Lord Walking in your Holy Land What baby is this Lying in a manger So far from our land So close to our hearts What child is this That teaches the preachers As He walks  In this Holy Land What young man Do we seek As flocks gather round To hear the word He brings What man is this That saved us all By dying  On the cross It is Jesus The Son of God Our Savior  And Our Lord The gifts of the Spirit Peace, Love and Joy Are yours  Forever more Here I am in Bethlehem Walking in the Holy Land Reaching out to touch you Lord Walking in your Holy Land

Copyright © December 2006 Claire H. Currier

Additional Notes:
Previously submitted in 2001; just wishing you all a Blessed Christmas, God Bless, Claire


This Poem was Critiqued By: Ellen K Lewis On Date: 2007-01-04 01:59:18
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.91667
Hello, Claire. This is a charming write. It's cleverly penned; refreshing. I had no problems relating with this one! I felt much like a baby Christian, as if being led by a gentle hand.. It's neat since it's Christmas time, to relate with baby Jesus and 'baby' Christian. I like the feeling of awe that you express. And I really wish I could walk those streets with you! Smiles to you! Ellen


This Poem was Critiqued By: Nancy Ann Hemsworth On Date: 2007-01-03 17:41:34
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Claire..I was just checking around on site and found this poem of yours. So full of faith and hope, and it reads like a song. Thanks for sharing this piece once more with us.
This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2006-12-31 01:18:54
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Claire, Thank you so much for thinking about all of us here at TPL. You send a strong and poignant message which was not lost on this reader. Many blessings to you, and much grace. God Bless, Lora
This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2006-12-26 17:54:48
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Claire, Nice, like a Christmas card. You live your faith and practice what you preach. Not many can say that.' This flowed along well. Easy to read, easy to relate too,easy to gain some value upon the read. This you could resubmit year upon year. the repeat works well as a refrain. Peace, lovely Claire. Dellena
This Poem was Critiqued By: Mary J Coffman On Date: 2006-12-16 08:27:54
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Claire, This is beautifully done. I adore your first and last stanza. By starting with those words, you made us feel as though we were there in that sacred place, experiencing what is to follow ourselves. So full of wonderful imagery and emotion, and such a feeling of well-being ensues after reading this. Then; you repeat that wonderful first stanza, and bring us back full circle. Brava, Claire! Thank you for the wondrous Chritsmas gift of these precious words. Always, Mary
This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2006-12-11 09:00:38
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Claire....this is just lovely and so reverant. I must have missed it the first time you posted it as I'm sure I haven't read it before. Your undying faith is evident in every word you have written and you have done it so well. I really like the way you put this poem together. It has an easy flow and your word choices are excellent. thank you for posting this and have a Merry Christmas! God bless....Marilyn
This Poem was Critiqued By: James C. Horak On Date: 2006-12-10 09:42:54
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Would that I could adorn a tree, a mantle, some respected place within my humble abode with the season tidings and warm faith in what all this, at its best comes to represent...what is found in your poem, Claire. Sometimes I think that mankind has some aversion to reaffirmation, that the commercial take-over of Christmas has someting to do with that, like placing an X where Christ belongs in the very name. The refrain is especially wholesome, its placement perfectly made. A sweet poem from a sweet lady. Merry Christmas, JCH
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