A Christmas Gift
It’s hard to give a Christmas gift
original and new;
A gift that will fill your deepest needs,
and answer my prayers for you.
But, if I could give you the perfect gift
it would be something to have and to hold,
Something to cheer your weary days
and to keep you from the cold.
It would be something precious to take with you
through all the uncertain years,
To give you strength when you need it most
and to calm your wildest fears.
I’d give a gift like the angels brought
on that first Christmas night,
When the valleys rang with songs of praise
and the hills were bathed in light;
Peace and Love and Joy and Hope
brought down from God on high,
By a storm of angels that swooped and swirled
against a purple sky!
The promise of all the ages, on that first gift depends....
A light that shines for eternity... and a song that never ends!
Through all the doubtful days to come
may God wrap you in His love.
May He light the way through your darkest night
and guide you from above!
May He comfort you in your time of need
and smile when your heart is light!
May He lighten your load when the day is long
and watch with you through the night!
May He grant you the comforts of hearth and home,
and all your needs fulfilled;
The courage that grows from faith in Him
and the Joy that can’t be stilled!
Good health and peace and length of days
with all your loved ones near...
A light to shine in your darkest hour
and a song of hope and cheer.
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Written December 19th, 2005
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we need to find what we can though that simple love... it's alway reaching within our hearts... if we only look for it!
Keep looking for it my friend!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill -
WOW...that was EXELLENT!!!! Was this a card as well?
katrina -
Thank you so much for your kind words! I wrote this to send out with family cards a few years ago and it is not the sort of thing I usuakky write -- but it was well received.
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excellent
A beautiful poem from a tender caring soul. What a wonderful Christmas gift for everyone..Loved this.In a mercenary world your poem is a breath of fresh air.. Bless you...mal
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Wow! You are right! I suppose I have just been too close to it to see that but I will take another look -- maybe I will have a two-for!
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An enjoyable poem with a wonderful message – I am not crazy about the layout. I felt that the first two stanzas described the intended gift perfectly – the last two were almost a second poem to me – But that is just me LOL - A great seasonal write – Albert.
Edited on Dec 29, 6:11 p.m. because ''. -
Doug, this is truly beautiful! It is a Christmas wish that anyone would consider a true gift from the heart. The flow is wonderful-not a hitch anywhere. The rhyme is perfect, and the meaning behind this poem is truly a treasure. Wonderful write! If I could applaud more than one, I'd never stop! Hugs, Patricia
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EXCELLENT!!!!!
BEUATIFUL!!!!! I bet you thought I died didn't you!?! I just have been so busy and all. No time for myself. I missed you and everyone else! I hope you are set for a very merry Christmas my dear!!!! ~Laura -
A passionate poem of faith.
This poem presents your intention to bring the gifts of song and love (so contrastive with those of the Magi) and then the poem makes a smooth transition to a blessing upon us. I agree with critquers above me on the beauty of this poem. -
Thank you, Sammy! ...and Merry Christmas!
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EXCELLENT
Doug, You are one hell of a poet!
This is nigh on perfection both in rhyme, rythmn and content.
Another great write from your pen.
Take care dear friend,
Sammy
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