Christmas Twenty-Four Seven

Faces were all aglow this Yuletide with happiness unrestrained! With ancient carols sung by jubilant choirs we were entertained! Good folk generously shared their love, fellowship and cheer! Why can't we celebrate the Christmas Spirit throughout the year? Malls and avenues were resplendent with glittering decorations. Gracious folk included less fortunate ones in their celebrations. Excited children visited Santa Claus, their anxieties to allay. Why can't we foster the Christmas Spirit each and every day! Even the dourest of "scrooges" were in a cheerful mode! Why, even drivers were courteous to others on the road! Pleasantries were civilly exchanged by rival politicians! Can't we keep Christmas alive without onerous preconditions? Kith and kin wished each other warm Yuletide regards, Including Happy New Year greetings in their Christmas cards! Speaking of the ensuing year, wouldn't it be great, To keep Christmas in our hearts free of prejudice and hate! 'Twould be so very simple to keep Christmas twenty-four seven, If we'd follow The Golden Rule espoused by that Gift from heaven! To keep alive the Christmas Spirit as our noble goal, It must begin in each of us flowing from our very soul! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in Sweetheart of Poetry Soup's "Christmas In July (Men's)" Contest -Jul 2010