A little less heat
In the day and in the night,
And as though on cue, the appearing
Of Christmas lights.
The yellows and blues
From our Independence
With the reds, greens and orange
Oh, what resplendence!
Twinkling in radiance
Both day and night
And to both the young and old
Bringing much delight.
Some started counting
From January 2024,
And the time flew by so quickly
It wasn’t a bore.
Just a few months ago
Twenty-twenty-four began,
At least, that is how it presently feels,
Given how the time ran.
And now it’s Christmas,
It’s upon us again
With its chilly nights, hectic days
And unseasonal rain.
There is a hue and a cry
About times being rough
And the forecast for Christmas says
It most likely will be tough.
We’ve had a hard year
Trying to make ends meet
And there’s not much in the kitty
For Christmas treats.
But the call still goes out
Regarding the needy,
Look out for that familiar red kettle
And give generously.
Not that tea kettle
That’s sitting on your stove
But that of the Salvation Army
Today as you rove.
The poor is ever with us
The words of the Master,
Help someone this Christmas tide
With what you can muster.
Opportunity, I perceive,
Is what Jesus meant,
To give help as he abundantly did
When from heaven sent.
Christmas time again,
The season of goodwill,
A time of love and hope and grace
And seeking hearts, fill.
Of the many carols
And hymns of the nativity,
Of him who came down at Christmas
To save such as you and me.
We celebrate his coming
Into our world of sin
And we commemorate this event
That drew us back to him.
Such blessed assurance!
Such redeeming grace!
That gives us the hope of one day
Looking on his face.
A time of celebration!
It’s Christmas time again
When we give unlike all year round
And sing the joyous strains.
Hark, hear the angels sing,
O come all ye faithful,
To a little town in Bethlehem
Come all ye people!
A king for all:
Both the rich and poor!
The life the light the way the truth
And the eternal door.
Let this Christmas time
Speak to your heart
And don’t wait for January 1st
To press restart.
Stewart Russell © December 4, 2024
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