POEM: Born to Be [4]

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CHRISTMAS

TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poetess

NOW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. MATTHEW 2:1 KJV

BORN TO BE
to Larry Skidmore

Three wise men came out of the east,
Trailing one star traveling slow;
They came upon a sacred place,
That gave off a heavenly glow.
Three kings searching for another,
Whose birth would be marked by this star;
The babe would be called King of Kings,
Electrified, they'd journeyed far.
Three Magi with powers of their own,
Felt the newborn's holy power;
Worshiping there at His small feet,
They praised the new king found that hour.
Three men received three lifetime gifts,
That day as they shared their treasure;
The Lord's power surrounded them,
All three were blessed beyond measure.
Four kings gave gifts to each other,
Gold, frankincense and myrrh from three;
Love, joy, and happiness came from,
One infant who was born to be.

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