As We Wait For Christmas

When winter winds begin to blow
And all the leaves on trees are gone
A sure sign that there will be snow
When days grow short, the air is cold
As you go out with hat and gloves
The wonder of the scene, behold…

A season filled with hope and love.

And as the temp falls far below
You long for a hot cup of rum
To warm the body, with nose aglow
You listen to a tale of old
Peace on the wings of a white dove
A symbol of the story told…

A child was born from God above.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Hi Betty. I love this poem. It's certainly for adults, but it gives me some of that old-time "Christmas" feeling I had as a child, back when it was such a monumental holiday to my sister, brothers and me. The feeling of peace is real, and there's a strong backbone of it that runs all the way through. Oh yeah - extra credit for giving rum a mention. ; )
Janko Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 3:12 PM
Thanks Doug, I guess the Christmas feeling never leaves as we get older, just fewer gifts and more rum! Happy Holidays my friend. Betty
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