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Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit 

Let’s try and spread some joy, like the birds do in the spring.
God loves to see his children, dancing while they sing.
Live life to the fullest, why bother spreading grief.
Our time is awfully short, that’s fact and not belief.

There is evil in this world, that can give us all a frown.
Don’t forget there’s also good, it’s literally all around.
When you wake up in the morning and feel that sunshine on your face.
Remember the kids are watching, so make their world a better place.

If you’re saddened by the news or our taxes on the rise.
We all can get quite crabby, that is no big surprise.
Take a look around, is there a roof above your head?
Do you have food on your table, can you sleep in a warm bed?

Think of those right now that are homeless in the street.
Maybe a child with cancer, feeling their last heartbeat.
Be grateful for what you have, share the fruit that’s on your vine.
Partake in the spirit of Christmas, none of us have much time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 3:28 PM
Hello Mark ... good to read a positive poem encouraging us all to live our lives without doom and gloom. Well done Mark - Lindsay
Koplin Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Thanks mate! How are things in your part of the world?
Kalita Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Joyous and festive.. but with a profound connotation, leaves the space for introspection, Think Of Those Right Now in the last stanza, clicked! Splendid and enlightening Mark, love it.... Silpika
Koplin Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Thank you so much!
Vaso Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 11:32 PM
Very uplifting Mark
Koplin Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Thanks bud!
Logan Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 11:25 AM
This is the kind of positive outlook we should have all year long. Those who have a negative attitude take the good things for granted. Your points are well made, Mark.
Koplin Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 12:27 PM
With so much negativity in this world and on this site, I thought I would write something a little more on the positive side. Good to see you my friend!
Hankins Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 11:16 AM
What a marvelous, uplifting poem, Mark. Thanks so much for reminding us of all the good things around us and that we need to be grateful for all that we have. Good stuff!
Koplin Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Thank you for your gracious comment!
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