Christmas Poems

~ Christmas Glitter ~

With our eyes

We see the glitter of Christmas

With our ears we hear the merriment,

With our hands we touch

The tinsel-tied trinkets,

But only with our hearts

Can we feel the miracle of it.

 

~ A Christmas Poem ~

I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book

And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look,

And that is when I realize that these names are a part

Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart.

For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path sometime,

And in the meeting they've become the rhythm in each rhyme.

And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim,

I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered name.

And while you may not be aware of any special link

Just meeting you has changed my life a lot more than you think.

For once I've met somebody, the years cannot erase

The memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face.

So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine

Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between,

For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you,

It is because you're on the list that I'm indebted to.

For I am but a total of the many folks I've met,

And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget.

And whether I have known you for many years or few,

In some ways you have a part in shaping things I do.

And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew,

The best gifts life can offer is meeting folks like you.

And may the spirit of Christmas that forever endures

Leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours.

C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S

Christmas or Any Day

Giving of Ourselves is the perfect way to celebrate the day! How about sharing a gift that anyone can give,afford, and anyone would love to receive?

C-"The gift of Consideration"...This could mean providing genuine understanding of their side of an issue.

H-"Giving of our Heart"...This could mean taking the time to really listen to someone. Feel what they are feeling. Understand who they are and why they arewho they are. Try to understand by putting ourselves in their shoes.

R-"Giving others Respect "...This could mean giving someone your full attention, giving someone space to grow,respect others for simply being not for the possessions they may hold.

I-"The Gift of Inspiration"...This could mean by planting the seeds of courage and action in the heart of another.

S-"Giving of our Soul"...This could mean giving of ourselves at a spiritual level. It may be in the form of praying for somebody. It may involve meditating on helping someone else and uncovering solutions to their problems. Or, it may be by doing something such as sending off positive healing and energy vibes.

T-"Giving of our Time "...This could be taking time to provide a listening ear to someone in need, offer prayer, send cards to the sick and shut ins, organize an event, volunteer your time.

M-"Giving unconditional love all Mankind"...This could mean giving someone some of what is inside of our soul, sharing with them our time, talents and treasures that we have been given.

A-"The Gift of Attention"... This could mean when another person speaks listening attentively. If their words are directed to us, we should make eye contact so that the other knows we are truly listening.

S-"Giving of our Space"...This could mean doing something like letting someone go ahead of us in a line. This could be opening our doors and inviting our neighbors into our homes. Or, we could simply be generous in giving people the space to be whoever they want to be. Let's not judge others so quickly; let's increase our level of acceptance.

~ Recipe For Christmas Joy ~

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Hugs

4 tsp Kisses

2 cups Smiles

4 cups Love

1 cup Special Holiday Cheer

1/2 cup Peace on Earth

3 tsp Christmas Spirit

2 cups Goodwill Toward Man

1 Sprig of Mistletoe

1 medium-size bag of Christmas Snowflakes (the regular kind won't do!)

Method:

Mix Hugs, Kisses, Smiles and Love until consistent.

Blend in Holiday Cheer, Peace on Earth, Christmas Spirit and the Good

Will toward Men. Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart,

where it can be stored for a lifetime. (It never goes bad!)

Serve as desired under mistletoe, sprinkled liberally with special Christmas Snowflakes.

It is especially good when accompanied by Christmas Carols and family get-togethers.

Serve to one and all.

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