Poems by Marcia A. Newton

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.

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.

What if I belonged to you and you belonged to me
and what if there's a future together that's not a fantasy.
What if riding a wave of ecstasy
is how it could be for you and me.

What if friends turned into lovers
and we gave into passion for one another.
What if choices made are not a mistake
and won't cause sadness or extreme heartache.

What if two hearts can blend together
and heal and protect and care for each other.
What if two hearts can beat in harmony
and be happy together in a new life journey.

What if we're only scratching an itch
or if desire will remain too much to resist.
What if we fit together perfectly
Heart, mind, soul and sexually.

What if the best is yet to come
but we're stuck in the past that we can't move from.
What if we could find a way
to a new life waiting for us one day.

What if we found happiness in simple things
like holding hands, talking, or just simply sing.
What if our future is the good ole days
where happiness, laughter and desire come to play.

What if our days are in passionate surrender
and we treat each other with desire and tender.
What if we grab this chance as a precious gift
and turn our lives into the 'What if".

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.

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.

Strength, awareness, comfort and awe,
    a connection to something greater than all.

Pure song of the Spirit that brings hope to life,
  and brings inner peace to the soul it enlightens.

Inner strength and centering of mind and of thought,
  where the heart is readied and calmness is sought.

Renewing the soul in harmony and bliss,
  when you quiet the mind and all worries cease.

Inspired by the Spirit of life and of love,
  a journey of awareness where you see the face of God.

Tranquility, quiet, stillness and calm,
   a reflection of the sacred as a song of a psalm.

Unburden oneself to be humble in heart,
  to be one with the Spirit rather than apart.

Awareness in oneself, both body and in mind,
  and calling into existence the light of the Divine.

Living in peace with ourselves, God, and all,
  a connection with God's creatures, both great and small.

Illumination of Spirit of heart and of mind,
  seeing beyond oneself rather than blind.

Transcending oneself beyond limits of mind,
  to embrace what is good and all that is kind.

Yearning so intense for the soul to be free,
  and being the person God created us to be.

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.

That old familiar feeling is stirring inside my heart.
and just like my old memories, these feelings never part.
I've always tried to keep these feelings buried deep inside,
but whenever I remember you these feelings come alive.

My heart knows the truth that my feelings have never changed
and knows the old familiar feeling will always remain the same.
Over the years my love for you has never faded away,
just like the memories that come to me every single day.

That old familiar feeling takes me to another place and time
when being with you always was the one thing on my mind.
A joyous place and happy time walking hand in hand,
when we were free to love and there wasn't any demands.

Whenever I am lost in thoughts and they just won't let me go,
I remember when you captured my heart and my hopeful soul.
When our song plays on the radio, I pause to reminisce
and that old familiar feeling comes when thinking how we kissed.

Whenever my yearning heart whispers out your name
that old familiar feeling comes and sets my heart aflame.
There were so many good times you gave me to remember,
and that old familiar feeling it brings keeps me warm and tender.

There's a place called home where everything feels right,
a place that's enchanting and beautiful and its own paradise,
a place of wonder and excitement and its own playland.
This place called home is known as wonderland.

Laughter and love overflow in wonderland,
where hopes and dreams are fulfilled as planned.
Delights and marvels are awaiting in utopia
where blissfulness and surprises are part of euphoria.

Wonderland is a dreamworld of make believe,
a place of beauty and fantasies.
It is a world of myths and magical things
beyond the Earth where Heaven begins.

Wonderland is happiness and infinite inspiration,
a space to live a love story or a wild obsession.
My wonderland exists wherever you are.
My heart is with you no matter how far.

In wonderland we are never apart,
and thoughts and desires keep us young at heart.
My soul craves a time when it's not a fable
to live a charmed life as long as we're able.

Is it just a fool's dream to feel this way
to cross into a world different as night and day?
All I need is a vivid imagination
to take me to wonderland on any occasion.