Notes About The Poem

This is our Christmas greeting to all of our friends, written because of our travel to Egypt and Rome this year.

Christmas 2018 Gift of History

When times make so many poor flee their homes
love's discovery  offers potent charm
or if we seek to wander far and roam
culture is better comfort than known harm.

From Egypt we find death in ancient tombs
or life gift of river coursing through sand.
In Rome discover angels amid gloom
or rich wine and garlic tastes grown from land.

Wherever Christmas cheer finds you today
knelt by foot of cradle or bearing gift
let's hope mother's hugs and wisdom holds sway
because sharing web of life is heart's lift.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 1:07 PM
A beautiful quatrain. Thank you for gifting us with this wonderful Christmas poem.I hope that this season is joyful for you, Sheri.
Harper Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 5:10 AM
You are welcome, Caren, really appreciate your reading my poems.
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