Peace

Christina8

You see, very long ago my winters were bleak

I was a coy child~ very mild and meek

But Christmas Day held a special mystique

I find now that my situation was not unique

 

My mother, whose gift was a call for peace that day

It lasted, at least, for about part of the way

But always for outsiders put on perfect display

Those days long gone, she is at peace where she lay

 

The magic, I discovered, is in our hearts all year 'round

To do something kind is so rewarding I've found

And with loved ones and friends you should surround

I hope for you that the joy and Christmas spirit abound

  • Author: Christina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 12th, 2017 08:04
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    THANKS CHRIS ~ Peace & Goodwill to all ~ in the UK and USA we have all made CHRISTMAS far too hectic. I our TOWN the Salvation Army organis a Christmas Dinner for the homeless and lonely ! I was a server several times and it was the most peaceful and loving ~ Christmas ever. Those who have the least of material things are sometimes the happiest and most grateful ~ especially at Christmas. There is a moral in your lovely CHRISTMAS POEM ~ Thanks for sharing and caring ADVENT ABRAZOS ~ Every Day could be Christmas Day ~ Yours BRIAN @@@@@@@

    • Christina8

      Yes, growing up in such a hectic household with community members bringing us (we were poor) baskets of goods and things at Christmas-----it's always made me cognizant to return the favor in my adult life. Either my time or if I can give back in any way. Thanks for the reply! Advent hugs to you--Christina

    • lasergraph

      Christmas spirit truly makes our hearts listen to peace. Great message

      • Christina8

        Thanks very much laser for your kind reply. I do appreciate it!

      • orchidee

        Good write Christine. I could never understand at first why we always had to call out the cleaners after Christmas. Our lounge was always full of soot! doh! lol.

        • Christina8

          Thanks for the kind compliment! You are so silly! lol Appreciate the reply!

        • Syd

          I'm not a Christmasy person bit this is a great write Christina - Syd

          • Christina8

            Thanks for the kind compliment, Syd! I really appreciate it!

          • Michael Edwards

            There is magic in most peoples hearts - it doesn't always show but it's there when it needs to be - fine work Christina.

            • Christina8

              Thank you for the kind reply! Very good advice. Appreciated!

            • Fay Slimm.

              A fine piece of nostalgia together with wise advice on where Christmas magic lies - a gem of a read dear Christina.

              • Christina8

                Thank you so much, Fay! I really appreciate the kind words and compliment!

              • ron parrish aka wordman

                loved the poem,the meaning behind it

                • Christina8

                  Thanks ron, I do very much appreciate it!

                • Goldfinch60

                  Good write, that last stanza is so very true, Peace should be with us every day.

                  • Christina8

                    Thanks GF! I appreciate your kind read and reply! Very wise words.

                  • FredPeyer

                    Now if ten people who read your beautiful poem each tell another ten and they in turn each tell another ten, well, soon we would have peace! Thank you for sharing part of you and this uplifting poem!

                    • Christina8

                      Thanks so much for your uplifting comment! I really appreciate it more than you know!



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