tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post3911388326445821373..comments2023-05-22T06:47:40.557-07:00Comments on Mercutio's Revenge.: PeaceMisfit.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11352778858740605627noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-10223698744424010002011-12-09T11:48:30.375-08:002011-12-09T11:48:30.375-08:00Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and merr...Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and merriment, even to an unbeliever like me. Sadly the words here do not convey that message, more the opposite if anything.<br />Still a fascinating read though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-5671519143743576872011-12-09T11:40:18.501-08:002011-12-09T11:40:18.501-08:00I enjoyed this... a nice dynamic swinging through ...I enjoyed this... a nice dynamic swinging through the lines. It's very easy to identify with this one.. in fact I've written on a similar theme (Chestnut-Stuffed Albatross). Somehow we haven't got it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-5220593583861889622011-12-09T09:21:25.485-08:002011-12-09T09:21:25.485-08:00yes - there was never really a peaceful time on th...yes - there was never really a peaceful time on this planet..and he chose to be born in the middle of all this...this is what i think each christmas..it's not getting worse, it's just different.. fine writeClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-49702312286216687632011-12-09T09:16:41.074-08:002011-12-09T09:16:41.074-08:00Yes, we are immersed in secularism, but Advent is ...Yes, we are immersed in secularism, but Advent is still important to many of us. Recently watched a Michael Buble Christmas Special that was completely freed of the meaning of the season as many of us still envision it. Why can't we make room for every avenue of religious belief? But Jesus did predict persecution. I wonder if he knew it would take the form of political correctness...that isn't really even politically correct. God bless you and Merry Christmas.Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-67433284179422090692011-12-09T08:09:02.997-08:002011-12-09T08:09:02.997-08:00'Here, amid the din of the battle,
Amid the sp...'Here, amid the din of the battle,<br />Amid the spark-like clash of sharpened swords,'<br />Love these lines...and your sentiment. Peace on earth, good will towards men (and women :o))Other Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189646933597252108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-11330064748399840992011-12-09T04:57:03.879-08:002011-12-09T04:57:03.879-08:00nice...it often does not feel like it...dont get m...nice...it often does not feel like it...dont get me wrong it has its moment but my we have made this consumer heaven and always so busy we barely enjoy it...nicely writtenBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-30883463975552701652011-12-09T04:40:15.570-08:002011-12-09T04:40:15.570-08:00Ahh... this is so powerful and, sadly, true. I say...Ahh... this is so powerful and, sadly, true. I say this as I prepare for what public schools now call mid-winter break.Laurie Kolphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494759781947881343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341782581451864879.post-55836051117088707752011-12-08T23:15:39.520-08:002011-12-08T23:15:39.520-08:00A Libran who lists night time and God as interests...A Libran who lists night time and God as interests drew my attention.Christmas does have a special significance for a few of us amidst this secular souless society where 'Seasons Greetings' is pc and any mention of Christmas or the birth of Christ is seen now as unacceptable.<br />'Away in a manger<br />No crib for a bed<br />The little Lord Jesus<br />Lay down his sweet head'<br /><br />Merry Christmas and may God bless you!Rallentandahttp://rallentanda.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com