Christmas Haiku

Midnight mass Christmas rites; Peace on earth ~~~~~~~~~ Downtown lights Dressed for Christmas; Goodwill atmosphere ~~~~~~~~~ Church pews full Congregation at ease; Peace for our time ~~~~~~~~~ Say a short prayer For world peace; Smiles abound ~~~~~~~~~ Greetings and meetings Fine foods and liquor; Festive spirits ~~~~~~~~~ Mistletoe dance A loving glance; Christmas kisses ~~~~~~~~~ Christ the reason For the season; Love abides ~~~~~~~~~ Stroke of midnight Christmas Day moods; Jolly and bright ~~~~~~~~~ Dear God we pray: May each soul feel Love Godspeed ~~~~~~~~~ Twinkling lights Decorated tree; Joy sublime ~~~~~~~~~ By this old church Memories spring; Christmas highlights ~~~~~~~~~ Virgin Mary cradles The new born Christ; Humble hearts rejoice ~~~~~~~~~ Another Christmas To celebrate love; Goodwill to all men ~~~~~~~~~ Cheer sings profound Of truth and love; Christmassy moods ~~~~~~~~~ Dance and sing, Shout out loud; Merry Christmas ~~~~~~~~~ Joy comes to heal The way we feel; Love most surreal ~~~~~~~~~ May each day Be a good day; Come what may ~~~~~~~~~ Man be not proud Just sing out loud; Hope springs eternal ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 25 December 2014 Singapore