A Prayer At Christmas

Children snuggled up in their beds
trying to rest those sleepy heads.
Listening out for sleigh bell noise
as Santa delivers Christmas toys.

Excited children, wrapping paper torn
opening presents on Christmas morn.
Pretty lights glistening on the tree
it’s how we like Christmas to be.

But say a prayer at Christmas for
those caught up in a world of war.
Living lives ruled by conflict and hate
in places they just want to escape.

For those without a proper home
and anyone struggling to live alone.
People who live with a troubled mind
where happiness is so hard to find.

So eat your Turkey, drink some wine
dance and be joyful, have a good time.
And say a prayer at Christmas too
for those less fortunate than you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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January 28, 2016 at 11:36 AM
TIM, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **
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January 29, 2016 at 3:44 AM
Thank you, Tim
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December 22, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Beautiful write and so in keeping with the real meaning of Christmas!
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December 23, 2015 at 2:54 AM
Thank you, and merry christmas! Tim
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