"The True Christmas Story"

And here we are again Trees aglow with lights Ornaments from days past removed from boxes Hopes and dreams abound for the year to come One may fight the urge to travel within the mind

To days of childhood Snow ball fights, And cold sled rides A smile forms at the thought of the fire at the bottom of the hill Cups of hot chocolate, Gloves caked with the fresh snowfall Friends beckon you as you arrive to ice skate Lacing quickly you take your feet, Only to find your seat It has been a whole year, It shall take time Dusk begins to settle, As you make your way home The distant sound of caroling reaches you You find yourself humming the songs known so well God you love home! And all that it entails

Then a different movie begins to play in your mind You are older now, Children of your own Gifts are bought and wrapped Cookies placed upon a plate Must feed Santa must we not? Later that night gifts are placed carefully around the tree Stockings hung and filled as well One small bite from one cookie Grinning you can already hear their excited voices Look Mom, Look Dad, He ate one! Morning arrives, The ripping of paper begins Bows and ribbons tend to slow them somewhat Eyes grow wide,Mouths drop open The first item on the wish list has appeared it seems. Wonder how he knew? Old Santa is a wise man, He knows of all it seems Later the feast shall begin And the cameras will capture the moment Images placed in a old shoebox as time goes by

Your mental trip arrives to the present day Children are grown, Others have moved along to a better place There is sadness in these times But good people we must remember That love and life must continue regardless

So feel free to shed a tear in memory And as you do, Remember what has been spoken of here Try to recall how your happiness was of importance to them then And be aware that it remains that way even today

So cling to all those memories They are precious, They are forever Do not wish the season of giving to end in a hurry Find contentment in your own Christmas story.

Poem Written By The Quiet One Copyright © 1998 All rights reserved.

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