Christmas, With a Prayer

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Relatives are merrily rushing in,
Pine logs are crackling on the fire.
Cedars are laden down with snow,
Down the road, I hear a Christmas choir!

The turkey's rousing in the oven,
And stuffing, too - just smell the sage.
The pumpkin pie is almost done.
Oh, the lovely smell of the holidays!

Most of all, I love the sound
Of the family singing carols together,
Where warmth and laughter fill the air,
Despite the cold and icy weather.

We pray for those in foreign lands
Where pain and hunger reign supreme.
Give them newfound buds of hope
From which tomorrow's blossoms spring.

Lord, baring us back again next year,
And leave no empty chairs, we pray -
Like the star that led to Bethlehem,
Please be the light that leads our way!

By Barbara Cagle Ray