Outsdie Macy's hear him ring
His bell above the traffic's sound
No Sally Army Band to sing
A CD player on the ground !
But where have all the shoppers gone
They CHRISTMAS shop @ Amazon !
The CHURCHES getting ready too
To tell the World that Advent's here
Plastic holly round the pew
Welcome for Yuletide Songs and BEER
A sacred and a secular mix
We all still need our CHRISTMAS fix !
CHRISTMAS cards are CHRISTMAS past
I'm sending mine through the e-mail
It's cheap ~ impersonal and fast
And reaches worldwide without fail
Flimsy paper when we print it
No stiff cards ~ how I lament it !
No CHRISTMAS presents wrapped with bows
No bath salts ~ inexpensive scent
Hand knitted jumpers ~ shapeless clothes
No hideous tie ~ so kindly meant.
I'm sending vouchers to my Friends
Let her decide on what she spends !
But is it true ? YES it is TRUE
The most tremendous truth of all
Seen in a stained glass window's hue
A baby in a oxen stall.
The maker of the stars above
Become a Child to show God's Love !
No love that in a Family dwells
No carols in the frosty air
Not all the electronic bells
Can with this awesome truth compare
God's Son in Bethlehem was born
We sing his praise on CHRISTMAS MORN !
Thanks for visiting ~ comments are welcome
Christmas Blessings to all BRIAN ~ XOX
This is an updated version of JOHN BETJEMAN'S CHRISTMAS
which was set in the 1930's. Please down load and read it ~Thanks B
Please down load (you tube) SILENT NIGHT by JIM REEVES ~ Thanks B
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Author:
BRIANSODES (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: When we look at pictures of CHRISTMAS PAST it has changed a lot ! The congestion of Christmas Shoppers in London had thinned because of Amazon ~ Carol Services include "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" as well as Silent Night. Because UK Schools are multi faith the Nativity Play has been replaced by Santa Claus and the Snow Angels. Even in the UK Families go to a Hotel for Christmas Dinner. Church Choirs sing in Supermarkets rather than door to door' I did go to Macy's (New York) at Christmas a few year ago and the Sally Army Officer was there with his Bell as in the 1930's films but with an Electronic Band I still gave him $10 because the Salvation Army do a unique job Worldwide every day please support them this CHRISTMAS. Thanks for visiting ~ Love BRIAN XOX
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In the UK CHRISTMAS starts in OCTOBER because we don't have Thanksgiving ! The 21st C Christmas is very different from the Victorian One ! I have also posted a FUSION ~ FESTIVALS I LOVE ~ Click on FUNCTIONING ~ Please add a stanza ~ OK ~ Thanks BRIAN
dear Brain there is always a "struggle" between the tradition and habits and - the new... yet giving attention,love and care, stays forever. well written, love and hugs
Thanks SWEETHEART for a very positive and uplifting comment ! Christmas (however we interpret it) is a time ripe for goodwill and TLC. We provide a Christmas Dinner for the homeless at the Sally Army and undies ~ chocs ~ socks for the Night Shelter. Many of us in the UK and the USA have so much we get an opportunity to care and share. I have visited BETHLEHEM (Love the Holy land) and seeing a Shepherd with his sheep was a real PSALM 23 experience. Love and Hugs ~ BRIAN. Could you please add a JEWISH FESTIVAL to my new FUSION POEM ~ FESTIVALS I LOVE ~ Thanks BRIAN XOX
Love it awesome write
Thanks TONY ~ I knew it would rock your spiritual boat ! Please add a poem to my new FUSION ~ FESTIVALS I LOVE ~ Yours BRIAN
Welcome
A kingdom afar of poetry wrest,
Brightens Yule Tide's swollen breast.
Unknown numbers do readily sate,
Praise this fountain of steady faith.
Thanks "A" Love your poetic comment ~ much appreciated ~ BRIAN
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