Comment from racingponies

Excellent

A sweet poem and fits the carol well. I like your visualization of her selflessness for watching, even as she reached her goal, she was happy to complete her task as opposed to trumphant and bold. Keeping with the humility. Well done on this holiday poem.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

thanks so much for your perceptive review! Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Wow, what an intriguing picture.

You're also so clever to insert one of your pretty fairies into Bethlehem.

Could there be another word in place of the second "so" in the fourth stanza? And, don't the last two stanzas need quotes too, because God is still speaking?

My favorite stanza is the lovely sixth with God's whispering in rich rhyme.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Ah, that is a point about God speaking - I will have to check that out. I'll also look at the so. thanks, Brooke

Comment from yachtworknz

Excellent

Nice story. So, is this a fabel of old or did you concieve the ferie tending the sheep idea?

Must have been nice to get a promotion from sheep watcher to Christmas fairy.

Thanks for posting.
Scott

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

the fable is all mine - the meaning of the holly is old, but a fairy at the birth of Jesus is from my imagination. :-)
Hey, with your ability to get promoted to positions you're not exactly qualified for, you might try to displace her! LOL
Thanks, brooke

Comment from Sarah_Goldwell

Excellent

This is an excellent piece of work, it is well written and well presented.I love the rhyme and the flow. I especially like your note at the end, It was really interesting and you learn something new every day :)

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

thanks so very much for letting me know you enjoyed this poem! Brooke

Comment from starman

Excellent

Wow. Another stunner. You are like a pixie yourself sprinkling your magical stardust over the Christmas fayre. A truly inspired work.

:)s

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Thanks so very much -this is one that really did seem like it was inspired - I stayed up half the darned night finishing it once the idea came to me :-) Brooke

Comment from whizpurr ^-^

Exceptional

Hi Pearly One,
I loved your sweet fairy story! Such a cute idea and so filled with lovely "real message" thoughts. I must try a real fairy one sometime too! :-) Thanks for sharing this very intertaining bit of fantasy!
Whizpurr ^-^

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

thank you so very much for your encouraging words and generous rating - your comments are so very much appreciated, Brooke

Comment from Josipher32

Excellent

This was a terrifically written holiday poem. I loved how the artwork matched the piece with the lone star in the sky.

It's different that you mentioned a fairy tending the sheep so the shephards could sleep.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

I am so glad you like my newly created myth - it is fun to make up something new about such an old, familiar story :-) Thanks, Brooke

Comment from Pen&Ink

Excellent

Hello Brooke,

This is very good. It entertains while teaching. You can't ask for much nmore than that in a poem. The rhymes are not forced, and the cadence is steady. It is a very good read.

Ray

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Ray, thanks so much - glad you enjoyed this! brooke

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Brooke How unique to use a little fairy instead of an angel
Love your Christmas story.
I know children would love to hear it
I really enjoyed it
smiles
Gert

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2008

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

My daughter is a fairy person, so I write many fairy poems for her - she is, after all, the light of my life! Thank you, Brooke

reply by Gert sherwood on 16-Dec-2008

Smiles Brooke
Sounds like you have a daughter that inpires you with your poetry
smiles
Gert

Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

You certainly are knowledgeable about the Bible. I think I know more than most do, however you have me beat all the pieces. Interesting tale.

Penny

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2008

Well, I pretty much made this one up! LOL It is true, however, that shepherds were considered the lowest of low professions then, which is why Biblical scholars say they were purposely included in the Christmas story, to emphasize that Jesus was sent for the neediest and most everyday people! Thanks ever so much, Brooke :-)