Poems by Marcia A. Newton

We are the hands of Christ, embracing the ones in need.
We are the hands of Christ, caring for those who plead.
We are the hands of Christ, sharing our bread to feed.
We are the hands of Christ, serving the ones who need.

We are the hands of compassion, hands that serve, hands that lift up.
We are the hands that feed the poor, hands that comfort, hands that heal.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that touch the sick, hands that bless, hands that teach.
We are the hands that welcome the lost, hands that support, reach out in peace.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that offer strength, hands that guide, hands that pray.
We are the hands that wipe the tears, love and protect, prepare the meals.
We are the hands of Christ.

We are the hands that till the Earth, knead the bread, mend the clothes.
We are the hands that plant the seeds, harvest the crops, build the homes.
We are the hands of Christ.

From this day forward and forevermore,
we're a heavenly union of two souls.
From this day forward, when two become one,
two hearts, one flesh, in the eyes of our God.

From this day forward, we walk together.
Our lives are joined, now and forever.
From this day forward, we hold each other.
We become one in our God forever.

From this day forward, we vow together
to be patient and kind and trust one another.
From this day forward, we vow together
to endure and always love forever.

From this day forward, we wear rings of gold,
for better or worse, in youth and in old.
From this day forward, until the end of time,
we are one body, one life, one mind.

From this day forward, our lives will be blessed
with children from God and a home to rest.
From this day forward, with love in our hearts,
we will be one until death do us part.

May the grace of Christ bring you hope and joy,
and may the peace of Christ be yours.
May Jesus, the Lord, the miracle of God,
fill your heart with Christmas love.

May you hear the songs of the angels this morn'.
May you feel the joy that Jesus Christ is born.
May the beauty of Christmas surround you today.
May you find joy this Christmas Day.

May you thank the Lord for the hope that He brings.
May you know the love of Jesus Christ, the King.
May you always believe that Christ came to save.
May you find hope this Christmas Day.

May the peace of Christmas bring joy with no end.
May you feel the love of family and friends.
May the wonder of Christmas surround you today.
May you feel peace this Christmas Day.

May you share this day with our Jesus in prayer.
May you share this day and show all you care.
May you gather together with loved ones this day.
May you find Christ this Christmas Day.

The stars shone bright one silent night when shepherds saw a brilliant light.
They heard the angels sing their song, "The Lord, the Savior has been born.
In swaddling clothes You'll find the babe within a manger filled with hay."
The angels sang:
"Spread the word, rejoice, and sing. Christ is born, the King of Kings.
Spread the word. Give thanks and praise. Christ is born this Christmas Day."

On hearing news that Christ was born, the shepherds traveled into town.
They found the babe who was foretold inside a stable to behold.
They knelt and prayed before the child and gazed in awe and then they smiled
when angels sang:
"Spread the word, rejoice, and sing. Christ is born, the King of Kings.
Spread the word. Give thanks and praise. Christ is born this Christmas Day."

Then Mary heard what they were told that night by angels in the cold.
They spoke of light and heaven's song. They spoke of searching for the One.
Then Mary pondered all these things. Her child was Lord, the King of Kings.
The angels sang:
"Spread the word, rejoice, and sing. Christ is born, the King of Kings.
Spread the word. Give thanks and praise. Christ is born this Christmas Day."

Then they returned to watch their fields. Their lives were changed, a message revealed.
Go spread the word of all you've seen, that Christ is born, the Savior King.
Go spread the word. Give thanks and praise. Go spread the love this Christmas Day.
The angels sang:
"Spread the word, rejoice, and sing. Christ is born, the King of Kings.
Spread the word. Give thanks and praise. Christ is born this Christmas Day".

Go spread the love this Christmas Day.

Today is born sweet Jesus, the Lord.
Let us be glad, let us rejoice.
Today is born sweet Jesus, the Lord.
Let us be glad, let us rejoice.

Sweet Jesus is born, great joy does He bring.
Let trumpets sound and church bells ring.
The gifts He brings this holy night
are peace, hope, and joy, and love's pure light.

Quiet your heart and hear the Lord's name.
Sweet Jesus the Lord, this night He came.
He came to be with us on Earth.
The Heavens and Earth rejoice His birth.

Sweet Jesus is born. His birth was foretold.
God's only Son is to behold.
On bended knee we come to adore
Sweet baby Jesus, Christ the Lord.

Love is the heart of Jesus the Lord.
His birth opened up God's heavenly door.
The joy and hope that sweet Jesus brings
will live in the hearts of those who believe.

Do you remember me like I remember you
and wonder how our lives might be if we had said “I do”?
If I could hear those three little words that made my life complete,
my heart would know what my ears had heard and probably skip a beat.

Ours was a love story to remember
from the cold dark winters to warm summer weather.
Because of you, memories still linger
of the promise ring you placed on my finger.

You needed to find your place in this world,
even if it meant with some other girl.
I knew I had to let you go
even though I loved you so.

Remember our last sad goodbye?
Our hearts were broken. Tears burned our eyes...
So the hardest thing I’ve ever done was to accept we had to part.
But I hope you will remember you’ll always have my heart.

And so we kissed and we embraced,
and then I memorized your face.
You walked away to catch your flight
but not before we held on tight.

We both moved on and found new lovers.
I married one. You live with another.
Life is not always what is meant to be,
but I will hope, and dream, and always believe.

Imagining you lying next to me
is only a dream, a fantasy.
And only God knows how I’d feel
if all of my dreams could turn out real.

You are always with me. 
You live inside my heart.
And there you will always be
and never would we part.

I will always love you
and I will always care.
You changed my life forever. 
You’re my one true love affair.

You always knew how to ignite the fire. 
You’ll always be my one desire.
It is always you I’m thinking of.
You'll always be my long-lost love.

Baby Jesus, child of love,
born of Mary, child of God,
born this night to bring us light,
God with us, Emmanuel.

Bells ring out, a child is born.
Angels sing out, "Christ the Lord!"
All on Earth rejoice His birth,
a Child of love, the Promised One.

Hope was born this silent night,
dark no more, eternal light.
He came to bring us saving grace,
a child of love, the Holy One.

Word made flesh this holy night,
Living Promise, Lord Divine.
Bringing peace, goodwill to men,
a child of love, the Chosen One.

Born this night, this sacred night
Jesus Christ, the Lord Most High,
came to save and show the way,
a Child of love, the Son of God.

If only I could turn back time and relive my days with you,
I'd hold on tight with all my might when I found my way to you.
If only you knew how I felt lost when I knew what I left behind,
you'd understand why I felt the need to turn back the hands of time.

If only you knew that letting you go was my single greatest regret.
And if only you knew that I was hurting too and it's a feeling I can't forget.
If only you knew I thought of you as the only one to hold and kiss,
and you need to know before I go, you're someone I truly miss.

If only you knew that when I met you, you brought color to my day.
And you need to know before I go, before you, I only saw gray.
If only you knew when I needed you, you were always there to listen.
And if only you knew that when you left, a part of me went missing.

If only you knew, time spent with you was the best part of my day.
And if only you knew because of you, I am the person I am today.
If only you knew when I was with you, I had no worries or cares.
And you need to know after I let you go, I kept you in my prayers.

You need to know before I go you didn't do anything wrong,
and you need to know before I go your love only made me strong.
If only you knew that when I was with you, I never felt sad or alone,
and if only you knew that my love for you was the best I've ever known.

If only you knew when I was with you, you never let me down.
and if only you knew how my love grew every day you came around.
I need you to know before I go that my love wasn't make believe,
nor was it a dream, or infatuation, or even a fantasy.

You need to know before I go, you were the best time of my life.
And you need to know instead of letting you go, I wanted to be your wife.
If only you knew when I was with you, we came so close to forever.
And if only you knew time spent with you is something I'll always treasure.

If only you knew that I wanted to move up time to see the future
and see if we had found each other and if our love was truer.
You need to know that I loved you so, and you gave me so much pleasure,
and you need to know I don't want to let go but stay in this moment forever.
If only....

Do you feel the joy when silver bells are ringing
and when you hear the voices of Christmas carolers singing?
Do you feel in awe of the night sky's brightest star,
and feel the blessing that Christmas brings deep inside your heart?

Do you feel excited when trimming the Christmas tree,
and when the gifts are placed beneath and feeling a sense of glee?
Do you feel the bliss from mistletoe hanging above
when you get a Christmas kiss from someone you love?

Do you feel a calmness hanging a wreath upon the door,
and hope the feeling of Christmas will remain forevermore?
Do you feel the warmth of a yuletide log that's burning,
and feel the spirit of Christmas with every season's greeting?

Do you feel the peacefulness of a gentle falling snow,
and feel the love of Christmas in your heart and in your soul?
Do you feel inspired when carols are being sung,
and do you feel happiness when stockings are being hung?

Do you feel the kindness of people in their sharing,
and feel the excitement of the season when wrapping gifts you're giving?
Do you feel the comfort of sharing dinner with Christmas treats,
and feel the goodness of family and friends as you pray and eat?

Do you feel the serenity from the glow of Christmas candles,
and feel the miracle of Christmas from the Nativity on the mantle?
Do you feel the Christmas goodwill from a giving heart this season,
and do you feel peace and joy knowing Jesus is the reason?

C - Christ is born in Bethlehem this night.
H - Holy Child, God's Heavenly Light.
R - Rejoicing in song by angels at His birth.
I - Illumination of a star from Heaven to Earth.
S - Shepherds came from their fields afar.
T - Treasures from kings who followed a star.
M - Mary, His mother, made a bed from the straw.
A - Adoring her Son, kneeling before Him in awe.
S - Story of Christmas as told from the start, keeps the spirit of Christmas alive in our hearts.