Emmanuel Poems-Verses for the Holidays

By Jody Collins

Emmanuel Poems-Verses for the Holidays invites readers to dip into the vast ocean that is poetry, combined with the deep well of mystery surrounding Christmas. Emmanuel means "God with us," a title that umbrellas the theme of these poems, that God sent his son to inhabit our everyday world.

Several of the poems accompany the beginning season of Advent's forty days, from the prophecy in "Dayspring from on High" and "Anna Waits" to the preparation of our homes and hearts in "Search.Light." The small ten poem collection ends with "Mystery," a poem weaving Christ's birth with the threads of his death and resurrection, the real reason that He came.

Readers will find simple watercolors interspersed with the poetry to add a bit of whimsy and inspiration to the collection.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jody Collins
• Release date: Nov 21, 2021
• ISBN: 9781736277409

Jody Collins

Jody Collins is the author of "Hearts on Pilgrimage-Poems & Prayers" and "Living the Season Well-Reclaiming Christmas." Retired from 20 plus years of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren whenever possible. Southern California transplants, she and her husband call the Seattle area home where they enjoy birdwatching and gardening in their spare time. Jody's been writing since eighth grade typing class, but nowadays you can find her words at www.jodyleecollins.com and on Instagram as @jody_lee_collins.

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