The Christmas Spirit

Just a few months ago I didn’t know this woman Who became my friend And someone who I love A friend who I defend As the smile, the giggle… The gentle tug of the heart, The kindness that reminds Secrets, silence, soothing Comes from knowing and Believing in a love far truer Far greater, far surer Than any kiss or embrace From the heart who doesn’t See the faith inside, the believing Just a while ago, She was merely a stranger No one I knew, just a passing Visitor in my daily dealings, The guest who would not know The way my heart is filled With joy from experiencing A relationship, a friendship With this heart who knows Jesus is the light of my soul Just a little bit earlier I didn’t know her, yet – for Christmas this year, she spent Her time, her money, her thoughts In giving to me, - a heart so simple, So much – the least of these, Yet, she gave to me, a piece of her smile A piece of her heart, a part of her That will forever haunt my thoughts Generosity…. With the remembrance that she truly is… The grace in the shadows of graceful The faith in the shades of faithful The light in the silhouette of delight She is, in a word, - a joy to know Because in her heart, I discovered Love that has no need for words It is a love that is sent down from above And rides on the wings of the angels Who know that her gift is not the presents, But the token of His presence, His love Lighting the path for the Christmas Spirit To shine brighter than the stars above! In her, I glimpsed real love