Birds Of A Different Color : Christmas Eve

On By roberthansen1317In birds of a different color, Christian life, Christmas, Christmas music, love, Merry Christmas, poems, Poetry

 

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art credit: James Hautman

Please take a minute to catch up on the history of the birds: (just click on the links)

Birds Of A Different Color

Birds Of A Different Color: The Sequel 

 

It was Christmas Eve all through the land

All the birds stared in amazement at the Christmas tree so grand

The little birds could barely contain their excitement

The older birds looked on, filled with contentment

The eagle remembered how far they have come

He remembered all the work ALL the birds have done

Which made this day an even more special day

He took his place and said: “Birds, I have something to say”

 

Want to see one--not at a zoo--SOON!:
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“I’ll keep it short since tonight the little ones can’t be up late.”

“It has been a long time since we chose to love instead of hate.”

“It was a lot of work to repair our broken relationships.”

“As you all know, it hasn’t always gone to script.”

“We have learned from our mistakes, our experiences.”

“We have learned to work through our differences.”

“We have returned this land to the way it was created.”

“For that reason alone, tonight we ALL should be celebrated!”

“We are gathered here today because of the one who was born.”

“Who also died for us, tattered and torn.”

“As some of us birds are getting older,

We know we can’t carry this land on our shoulders.”

“We must teach the next generation

That love is the only way to rule this nation!”

All the birds started to sing

A beautiful sound that caused a gathering

All the animals from the forest came

The deer, the rabbit, the skunk and others you know by name

They gathered around the Christmas tree

They held hands and all sung with glee

The sound reached near and far

Then humans arrived, by foot and by car

They couldn’t believe their eyes

It was then they started to realize

Everything they thought they knew had to be ruled out

Because right there was a hawk singing with a field mouse

There was a bear beside a deer

There was a sheep standing by a wolf  with no fear

There was a fox right beside a hare

All these beautiful birds were there

They could hardly believe their ears

When the animals said: “There is nothing here to fear!”

“Yes, at one time we were all enemies!”

“We decided to let love rule our hearts until our eyes could see!”

Then the humans held each other’s hands

All the different people across the land

Blacks and whites, Muslim and Christian

All races, all people, could see the animals vision

The eagle then spoke once again:

“One last thing to say my friends.”

“To move forward you must move on from the past!”

“You have to live as last is first and first is last.”

“Let every man, every woman, every boy, every girl

Know what it’s like to have peace in this world!”

“Let ALL our voices join together as we sing Silent Night!”

Then they sang Joy To The World  and We Wish You A Merry Christmas

I can only say it’s all true, as I was there to witness

All the birds of a different color

Helped all the people discover

Instead of fighting they should ALL join hands

Because love is the only way to rule the land

Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL a love filled night 

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Let It Be Christmas by Alan Jackson – 

My Grown Up Christmas List by Amy Grant – 

Better Together by Gaither Vocal Band – 

Join With The Angels by Matthew West – 

Little Drummer Boy/ Peace On Earth by Bing Crosby and David Bowie – 

Rest In You Tonight by The Oak Ridge Boys – 

Gather Round by Band Of Merrymakers – 

My Wish For Christmas by R Kelly – 

Love Is Christmas by Sara Bareilles – 

Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon – 

The Night Before Christmas by Brandon Heath – 

Love Is Here by Laura Story – 

A Joyful Noise by Little River Band – 

Wish List by 7eventh Time Down – 

Love Can Build A Bridge by The Judds- 

Prayer Of St. Francis by Sarah McLachlan – 

Silent Night by Pentatonix – 

Joy To The World by Jeremy Camp – 

We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Celtic Women – 

 

 

25 thoughts on “Birds Of A Different Color : Christmas Eve”

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  9. Thanks so much for liking the “Some Children See Him” blog on The Ruminant Scribe. I am humbled by your visiting and I appreciate your registering the like. Blessings to you. I am amazed at the creativity of your poem, I enjoyed reading it and its theme so closely akin to the carol I wrote about. Merry Christmas.

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  12. These came together nicely! It would be helpful of you would go back and edit to add links so I could get back here easier! I went back to the first one and second one before I read this one and it was a bit of a challenge to come back here…..Anyway, I did it and do agree these would be great as a children’s book or a series! Now how to incorporate the music? I do love the quotes to teach children even further!
    I’ve run out of time to listen to all the music but sure loved seeing Bing and David Bowie! I will play the Celtic Women for my husband as he loves their music.

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      1. You’re doing great!!! I forgot to tell you one video has a dead link. It was the last one in all those I read today….sorry I got lost….but had fun going thru so many posts and listening to all the music!

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  14. marijo1245

    Rob, you have outdone yourself with this post! You speak such thuth in beauty thru your words. What a way to showcase the heart of Christ and His message of love without boundaries. The message of Christmas is seen here in full. His message is love and His gospel is peace.

    Peace on earth and good will towards men!!

    As well, your song selection is outstanding. You have a gift. Thank you for being obedient to Christ in proclaiming His good news! Blessings to you and your family as you celebrate the birth of our savior!!

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