The Christmas Gift

Christmas time is here again. And the snow falls to the ground. It hasn't been that long ago. Since last years came around. The seasons sneak up on us in no time at all. As the New Years swiftly go by The gift that you gave me each Christmas eve. Was a wonderful, sweet peace of mind. You never took the Christ out of Christmas. His birth was the focus so clear. No you never took the Christ out of Christmas. You taught me to hold him so near. I know in my life full of struggle and strife. Where to turn even though you're not here. There were those that were touched by your giving Your compassion reached far and wide The hungry, the helpless and those with no home You feared not the dark of the night Of all the gifts I’ve gotten from Christmas’s of old Shinny toys beneath an evergreen tree The gift you shared that stays ever close to my heart Is the lesson of Christ’s love for me So thanks for the memories Mama My childhood was filled with much joy I know you’re with God in the heavenly home And I love you, your sweet baby boy David Pennington