This one is for you, M.G. Edwards. Merry Christmas!
I was asked to write a piece about happiness and cheer
With lines of light and love, no grief or despair
I struggled to find the words that led to hopeful rhyme
Could I find no joy to write of here at Christmastime?
I dream of snow in mounds, but the sun is shining bright
Hot chocolate without a chill somehow doesn’t seem right
The lawn is decorated with yellow dandelions
Shouldn’t it feel like winter here at Christmastime?
Human failings bring to pass all that’s wrong with the world
If I could only return to days before innocence unfurled
Drifts of painful memories slow the rise of a joyful tide
Does my soul have a hope of healing here at Christmastime?
Perhaps I need to begin anew, give myself a fresh start
Find the spirit of the season by looking to the heart
What if the miracle I’m looking for is mine?
Is it too much to hope for here at Christmastime?
I think I’ll take the chance, look for a star to guide
Seek the hand of God, and in his Son abide
With one baby’s birth, joy and love I’ll find
Tis the beauty of sweet grace here at Christmastime
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Beautiful words to guide you to that fresh start. Here’s hoping you find it.
Thanks Carrie
Another blogger had asked for some cheer for the season, and I kept thinking, how is a cynic like me going to produce something cheerful? lol I gave it a shot anyway…
We cynics just need to think of Disney World. That should get us smiling. I mean, how can you not like Disney?
You answered his call with skill and gracefully beauty…have a wonderful holiday.
You’re very kind to say so. Enjoy the season. I realize this poem is about Christmas, but I wish all people of all faiths happiness and cheer
Yeah! I’m so excited, Sheila! I’m feeling warm Christmas tingling all over. Thanks for sharing the spirit of Christmas with me in Thailand! You made my season.
Our winter has felt more like spring here and not at all as it should at Christmas! I can’t imagine how much stranger it would feel in another country, the traditions being so different, and yet the sentiment remains the same. Glad you approved of the poem!
I definitely approve.
Let’s hope for the spreading of peace all around the world on this Christmas month! A well profound post.
Rahul
Thank you for stopping by and commenting Rahul – and thank you for your nice comments – yes, we can all hope for peace!
That’s such a beautiful poem. I think if we lose sight of the purpose of Christmas, it’s all too easy to become jaded about it, caught up with all the busyness of the season.
Thank you – glad you enjoyed it. The busyness of this season and of life in general can really get us down – I was glad I was asked to write something cheerful – I had to slow down myself and focus on what it really means.
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