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I Want a Christmas Every Day

I want a Christmas every day
Not a Santa Claus in his sleigh,
Or bringing presents to the good
Loving each other, as we should.

Peace on earth, a small price to pay
I want a Christmas every day,
Filled with happiness and good cheer
Not the end, beginning each year. 

Setting aside all hatefulness
Every day free of undue stress,
I want a Christmas every day
Watching our children carefree play.

The spirit of love in the air
Visions of our lives without care,
Keeping all prejudice at bay
I want a Christmas every day.

SILVER MEDAL WINNER
"A Christmas in Rhyme" Poetry Contest
All Poetry, December 12, 2021
written December 3, 2021

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Marikate Kingston December 10, 2021 at 10:51 PM I love these lines in your poem: "Setting aside all hatefulness" What a wonderful and timely line. "Loving each other as we should" I agree. "The spirit of love in the air" It is a magical time. L Milton Hankins December 11, 2021 at 8:03 AM It true is a magical time. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2021 at 1:44 AM "The spirit of love in the air" - it is sad that some people are only doing this on Christmas and Easter. L Milton Hankins December 5, 2021 at 9:00 AM Indeed, it is. People can be so nice during the holiday seasons, but revert to their old selves after it's over. What a pity!

Shirley Hawkins December 4, 2021 at 5:08 PM That would be the best present world wide. L Milton Hankins December 4, 2021 at 6:21 PM Truly, Shirley. A sleigh full of peace, joy, and love (not necessarily in that order)!

Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2021 at 1:44 PM A lovely Christmas present (as in past present future & gift) L Milton Hankins December 3, 2021 at 3:51 PM Another thanks coming your way today, Kim.

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2021 at 12:38 PM Strange how many are nice folk over Christmas and come the new year back to their old ways. Tom

Terry Flood December 3, 2021 at 11:26 AM I’d certainly run out of ideas for Santa stories, Milt, but the sentiment is sound. A commendable list of desires nicely moulded into poetic form. Terry L Milton Hankins December 3, 2021 at 11:42 AM Well, from that perspective, me, too!!! (chuckling) Thanks for the read and the thoughts, Terry. Wishing you a mirthful holiday season!