Charlie was a gift, lifting us to thoughts, making us think of all the stuff we want to know.
Charlie was light, making all of our thoughts feel his light, making us want to participate in his debate with life.
Charlie was a man of God, working day and night for all of God’s delight.
Charlie was a lover of family and worked to grow heaven’s army, shining light to all that would listen, he made a path for us to follow.
Charlie was called home, and I am sure God was standing at the door, waiting for the amazing Charlie to make heaven light up with joy.
Charlie we will miss you every day, we will work hard to spread all of your words.
Charlie your spirit for life, is spreading like the fire of God, just like the words God spoke to Moses from the burning bush.
Charlie we lift prayer for you and your family; we are all keeping you in our thoughts and hearts.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
Love is like faith; we follow it like a prayer.
We cannot see it, yet we feel it, like God above.
We can feel the pleasure of its warm, loving flow.
It makes our whole life light up with joy.
Making us leap for joy within.
It leaves a mark on our life, that we carry with us for life.
Love and faith are one in itself.
It is the completion of ourselves, making us feel happy throughout.
The ray of love shines so bright, we would travel endlessly to our love's bright light.
Hold steady and bright, for your love may see your bright light.
Love may be lost, and finding their way to you right now.
So, pray for them to find their way.
Light the path with golden rays, and pray that God will help them to their path home to you.
Love through all of life's ups and downs.
Never give up on faith and love, it is the only thing we take into our next life.
No more waiting,
No more ruminating.
The bitter night of hopelessness is gone;
The sweet light of destiny has dawned.
Forget the hating,
No more debating.
The Morning Glory is singing;
Good news, John is bringing.
It's time!
No more hiding,
No more idling.
The light is shining a vibrant green;
The road is clear, with no blocks in between.
Forget the past,
No more feeling downcast.
Up like the stars that shine in a barren night,
Light up with joy like a firefly in celestial flight.
IT'S TIME!
Gifts under the tree,
Laughter fills the frosty air,
Love in every share.
Candles softly glow,
Carols sung in harmony,
In the mistletoe.
Santa's sleigh bells ring,
Children's eyes light up with joy,
Magic that they bring.
The sadness,
Of never being able to see,
The rainbow hues of the world,
Like a lock to a key,
Are the couleurs to the world,
And seeing someone's face light up with joy,
Of only being able to feel,
Not see an awesome toy,
My dear friend Harlan,
I'm sorry for the eyes you can't view the world with.
Christmas Music
Crisp winter, dust of snow, shivering fun
Hint of celebration flow around town
Reaching the sheer beauty of the season
Impatient chimneys burning slowly down
Santa baby will climb down to a waltz
Taming him with tantalizing taffy
Mistletoe kisses with buzz somersaults
Above ragamuffins warm and cozy
Sleeping dreaming of presents they’ll open
Magic of the night affairs in the stars
Under fuzzy quilt while wind rings the chimes
Sounds of soft footsteps coming down wood stairs
Impatient to see Santa’s good tidings
Children’s eyes light up with joy. Exciting!
12/14/2015
Wishing for you to have a Merry Little Christmas,
the time of the year we remember forgiveness.
I truly cherish this wonderful time of the year,
watching people walking and grinning ear to ear.
Looking at children’s faces light up with joy,
as they are pondering their favorite toy.
A season to remember those who are dear to us,
celebrating all those years without making a fuss.
May the Christmas season bring joy to our hearts,
and the love for family and friends never departs.
Let us this Christmas measure the present,
by the love within our hearts that is present.
Edward J. Ebbs - December 2, 2015
Written for a Contest, Christmas Carols
You're my friend and I wish the best for you,
I hope you get all the presents you asked for this year.
I wish that you will get surprised with an xbox, and speakers,
also car floor mats.
Will your face light up with joy?
We will have to see!
I wish that you will have all of your wishes come true!
It is only through you that
I feel alive
It is only when you tell me of your pain
that my pain becomes more real
And when your eyes light up with joy
at the same things mine do
I feel it ten times more
In trusting that you won't betray me
I vow to myself I will never betray you
Your compassion for others teaches me
inspires me and encourages me
to be commpassionate too
I'm so thankful for how good
you make my heart feel
And most of all for
the fact that
I know you
That Day On
In this life you've been so strong i know it
The pain you've felt is so hard to forget
Let me hold you, my arms will protect you
you've fought all your life and its time you knew
Your burdens are mine from this moment on
that what you face will never be alone
I'll hold you in my heart and carry you
No one could pry my love away from you
and when you're ready open those green eyes
I'll light up with joy as you to start to rise
cause from that day on and forever more
I'll always be there and always be yours
I cherish the Christmas time of the year.
People are in the streets grinning ear to ear.
Children faces light up with joy.
Pondering on their favorite toy.
This the season we remember to give and share.
It is a way to let others know we really care.
If I had but one Christmas wish,
It would be for you to know a Christmas bliss.
Edward J Ebbs - Christmas 2003
Now Christmas is over for another year
Gone is the day when it was tomorrow
It is now a fresh memory of yesterday
In some ways a feeling of sweet relief
Yet I will be missing the excitement of it all
The pleasure of finding just the right gift
Seeing special faces light up with joy
The hellos and goodbyes of the season
Now come are the days of rethinking
Taking stock of the life we are leading
Measuring our worth in a spiritual way
And weeding the gardens of our life
But somewhere inside is a small ache
Wishing for Christmas Eve once again
Wanting to hold the spirit of those days
And the commonality of our fellow man
I must tell you this Valentine’s Day-our first
That you satisfy a longing thirst
With a love that is deeper, yet
Than any in the past has dealt
My spirit you light up with joy
Without you I sometimes feel lost
Now I look forward to a new day
My love I freely bring your way
Our vows, no secrets, no lies, we talk
Accepting each others’ flaws
Though bodies never yet entwine
Imaginings fly beyond the moon divine
Through verse and pen we explore
God’s blessings, our minds and hearts do implore
Christmas thoughts soften my eyes
Memories crowd in
Pocketing a gift list
I go out to warm the car
There’s a crown roast out there waiting
Brandy for plum pudding
And ginger in a jar
We’ll stop for lunch then go on
Shopping slow with joy
Picking stocking fillers
In furtive hidden moves
Hoping that the chocolate doesn’t melt
And buying another longer leather belt
Gifting is as testing
As learning how play
Inside the rules of pleasure
In the game of life today
But watching eyes light up with joy
Is a memory to stay
Her blonde hair blows in the wind
As she sits on top of Dewdrop Hill
Tears run down her soft damp cheeks
For her mother was recently killed
She lays down beautiful fresh flowers
Then kisses her mothers grave
Tears falling from her bright blue eyes, she stands
She then tells herself she needs to be brave
Her head down low, she looks up
Only to see the perfect angel
Her face seems to light up with joy
She says aloud your very beautiful
Her mother opens her arms for a hug
The little girl runs up without a fight
They hug forever, never letting go
While the mother and daughter reunite
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