[JustAmy]

CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

Christmas shoppers in our town
See colorful displays all around,
Not general stores like earlier times,
But specialty shops of every kind.

To the flower-shop to buy a wreath,
Then the candy-shop for something sweet.
Around the corner, to my surprise,
Was a greeting-card shop...they specialize.

Now it's all so easy with this huge display,
I'll find what I want and be on my way.
First, for my parents, a religious theme
Like the wisemen, three, or the manger scene,

Of the shepherds watching their flocks by night,
Awe-struck by the star of Heavenly light,
Or any card to reverence the name . . .
Of the One who Christmas, His name contains.

There were rows of Santa and his elves,
And snow scenes covered several shelves,
There were reindeer, sleds, and Christmas trees,
And, at last, in a corner . . . the Wisemen, three.

My joy was brief, for when I turned the leaf,
It said to minister and his wife so sweet.
With empty hands I sought the door,
Our Lord's birthday had been traded for...

A sled of toys, and a holly-spray,
Every sign of our Saviour swept away,
Rudolph and Frosty rule the Inn,
And Christ is turned away again.

His name in Christmas is all that's left,
That too, is vulnerable to theft,
For some today . . . may God forgive us,
Let "X" take the place of Christ in Christmas.

- Wallace D. Honley -

[JustAmy]

Thank you for allowing me to use your Christmas poem. It is wonderful.

Merry Christmas from the Finest!

[luvie]

~I'll Be Home For Christmas~
Michael Buble

Bring Us Home Again

He slowly came awake today
and he lumbered to his feet,
for it was just two hours
before that he faded off to sleep.

He donned the day's attire and
grabbed his M-16.
He headed off to breakfast to keep
him strong and lean.

As he walked down to the chow line
he kept a watchful eye.
He didn't want the enemy
to take him by surprise.

As the chaplin said a special prayer
on this very special day,
he kept thinking of his family
that is oh so far away.

He rubbed his left breast pocket
where he keeps a picture of his wife
and a letter from his daughter that
he reads most every night.

He fought back a single tear
as he stared out at the sand,
wishing he could be back home
with his family close at hand.

He shook his head to clear his thoughts
and then be on his way.
He's defending our great country
and has little time to play.

When he got out to the fence line,
his buddy by his side,
he exchanged a "Merry Christmas"
followed by a tired sigh.

He climbed upon the watchtower,
his mouth a tiny grin.
He said, "Merry Christmas to the world"
and "God, please, bring us home again".

~Bradley A. Peraino~




GOD BLESS AMERICA
~~~~~~~~~~
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

[GodBlessUSA]

I was so happy to see, as I pulled into our shopping area here, A Nativity Scene. :) I have not seen a Nativity Scene displayed in years. There's hope. ;)

I'm off to get a CHRISTmas tree today. :)

Gorgeous Amy.

[Majie Purple]

Love Post # 5! So very much!