Wednesday, December 22, 2010

What Christmas means to me

Saintly bells chiming hope, an angel earns his wings,
The smiling face of Bing Crosby, the poetry he sings,
Jimmy Stewart (the Bailey boy), Clarence at his side,
A winter wonderland, a miracle, so many filled with pride,
Rudolph and his little elf, the Bumble and his beast,
Santa, friends, my mother, Frosty, a family feast,
Stockings and anticipation, Durante, a jolly soul,
A warming fire in the hearth, love that makes home whole,
Reindeer, sleigh bells, mistletoe, a kiss from my wife,
Laughter, hot cocoa, It's A Wonderful Life,
Little drummer boy, the littlest angel, the north star shining bright,
The wise men's trek, a manger, the birth upon this night,
Ornaments and garland, the sappy smell of pine,
Ribbons and bows and children, the hand of God divine,
Once a year, peace on Earth, faith, good will toward men,
Ho ho ho, a prayer of thanks, here it comes again.

1 comment:

  1. Patrick, I love this. I will read your poems from here on out. Nice job.

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