A Christmas Light Bulb Re- Lit

I felt cold winter winds upon My face, my hands, my ears, Wet blowing snowflakes, chilly white, That to my eyes brought tears. I was outside hanging lights That would in darkness glow And with their multicolored rays Create for all, snow shows. When plugged in, up atop the roof, All bulbs but one beamed bright, I knew that it was "climb up time", Up there this winter’s night. I turned around to go and get My ladder from the shed, When up above my roof, I heard A whoosh beyond my head. I looked way up and -Oh, my gosh! - A very bright light shone All through the sky, on houses, cars; I blinked and it was gone. The light bulb that had failed before To light was glowing bright, Much brighter than the rest of them Here on this snowy night. Amidst a flash across the sky I heard a voice, I swear, Call out, "Take care and cast your smile To people everywhere. It’s not the lights that glow that need A spark, it’s those gone out. Shine forth your joy to all the world, That’s what love’s all about." W.C.Hull © 2003-2013-23-12-689 (A)