CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Christmas is once again around the corner. 'Tis the season for giving and forgiving.

Songs can be merry and bright, or sad and blue - any which way you like!

One NEW entry only per poet!

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Thanks MadameLisa for kicking off this competition with a nice tune from one of my favorite singers!

Rejoicing

Now we all sing
With the carollers hymns
Of a time long ago
When our Christ was born
Tears in my eyes
When this story unfurls
A birth so divine
Giving us hope
dawn for our salvation

[Refrain]
The sorrow will be taken away
Away from our sins
Joy and rejoicing is the game
Lovely songs always the same
Rejoicing will take its sway
No fear for today
And forever more
Due to our saviour’s birth

In that time long ago
A night so divine
Tales of the son of God
Lowly  born in a manger
Shown by the brightest star
And its time for joy
Here we will stand
In the name of Him
Whose story will be told

[Refrain]
The sorrow will be taken away
Away from our sins
Joy and rejoicing is the game
Lovely songs always the same
Rejoicing will take its sway
No fear for today
And forever more
Sing this happy song
Due to our saviour’s birth x2

In my prayers and in my wishes
We will abide in him
The hymns for God the almighty
And his Son’s with us always
Lets us sing this tune.

*Sung to the tune of The Bard Song by the Blind Guardian*

Thank you Grace and tornado for your lovely carols!

I wrote this song about a week ago, watching the first snow of the season fall beside a fire. It's more of a winter song than a Christmas song, but I think its fitting enough.

It's called "First Snow", you can listen to it here:

http://k007.kiwi6.com/hotlink/gq17u5j2te/First_Snow.mp3

(you don't have to download anything).

Here are the lyrics:

Ride… your gust of wind,
sink… you cannot swim,
fall… and melt away
fall… and melt away.

Fly… or rather drift,
roll… or rather twist,
fall… and melt away
fall… and melt away.

Fall… and melt away
fall… and melt away.

Thank you LoveMinusZero for your snow falling entry.

Calling all music lovers...you can submit any style: punk, jazz, R&B, rock & roll, pop...hey even rap is acceptable as long as the songs convey the message of Christmas spirit.

Christmas Nightmare.

Silent night .
Holy night
My pocket is empty .
And no funds insight.
Babies crying no food on the shelves.
Watching shopping ads on television at midnight.
My heart and my head are at war.
Can't buy toys this Christmas .
Sadly I'm the  Grinch this time around.


Carols of hope and love play repeatedly in my ears .
But love can do nothing with hungry kids to feed.
Pastors preaching loudly about Christmas cheer .
Still no one offers a helping hand.
Feeling useless . Helpless burdened heavy with shame .
Stomach growling loudly .
While coldness freezes my brain .


Laid off and looked upon with disgust.
My family is broken and I have lost all of their trust .
I was labelled provider .Father and protector .
Bank accounts empty only in God I put my trust.
Lights are off and candles almost out .
Wondering to myself is this it ?
Well , this life and living is not enough.
Silent Night .
Not a moon in sight .
Babies are cold trembling like leaves.
Crying themselves  to sleep , while hunger strikes.



Wife looks at me with hatred .
Wondering when this madness will end.
Would life ever be good to me again.
My strength is now gone .
I'm weary and drained .
Will this silent night ever bring happiness our way.
Bills keeps coming .
Bill collectors are howling .
And the feeling of uselessness is not going away.
In the beginning life was great now I can't stand to live .
Would I ever be able to look in the mirror again.



Keep your silent nights .
Forget Old St. Nick .
To hell with Rudolph .
And chestnuts roasting bright.
Nothing can take away my pain on this silent night.
Moon shining brightly .
Stars dancing in the sky.
While shadows moves at a glance
in the twinkling of light .
Tears rolling down my cheeks .
In the darkness of the night.
Wishing that someone would hear my plea in the silence of the night.

Thank you for your entry LyricalDiva718....

Your welcome .

Thank you Roachmill and mikimoondancers for your entries...now the competition has officially ended. All the entries are pretty good, which will need some time on my part to decide. Please hang on...