For the Love of Us All

DECEMBER 5^th, 2012

YOUR CHRISTMAS SEASON

It’s another Christmas season

And I wonder what’s in people’s hearts

I see people rushing everywhere

They’re moving in such a hurry

I wonder if they remember what Christmas is all about

Perhaps-it could even be tearing them apart

But this poem is not to admonish anyone

It’s merely to help me regain my perspective

To see my responsibilities-and also enjoy the fun

I’m so thankful

There’s so much fun in just being alive

On Christmas day I’m not trying to accomplish anything

I’m not trying to strive

I’m not living in the world’s competition

I’m just relaxing and enjoying myself

I’m surrounding myself with family and friends

And if I receive their presence

My Christmas will beyond description

Sometimes I wonder if we haven’t lost the meaning of Christmas

Are we only concerned with our number of presents

Or if the present we got coast as much as what we spent

Maybe-we’re comparing our decorations to that of our neighbor

Is our Christmas wreath as pretty as the one next door

What you do and believe is what’s at the core

Of the Christmas season

In my Christmas-I want a blend

Of loving and sharing with my family and friends

And for the ones who are far away

The greetings we receive and the greeting we send

A nice glass of red wine

And a home-cooked meal

The opportunity to sit down and dine

And relax once more

What do you want in your Christmas season

Whatever it is

I hope it is in the true spirit of Christmas

And I hope it comes your way

Robert P. Wallman

12-14-1980

Ps        “Preach the word-be prepared in SEASON and out of Season

             Correct-rebuke-and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction”       

             2 Timothy 4:2