Merry Xmas

Christmas boxes and ribbons from last year, gatherings starting with those we hold dear, gift paper, sprinkles, sparkling golden bows, noisy silver bells on elves' twinkling toes. Angels and carolers midst lovely lights. Spicy kitchens, cookies, pumpkin delights. stars shining down on a calm midnight clear, we pause to reflect on this fleeting year. Hanging the tinsel, we try to pretend our world isn't hurting, we needn't mend someone will feed those with little to eat and fit shoes over their tired, bunioned feet. So, we take our gifts, find some needy souls, who are hungry, hurt, victims of life's tolls. The smiles on their faces, and childrens' glee, Gifts to us--hearts warmed by love's canopy Our souls are expanded by miles and miles when love reaches far to warm others' smiles. November 26, 2021 "X" New or Old Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France A Second Place