The festive season is nearly here
Let us take some time to remember
as it’s easy to forget these days
the meaning of twenty-fifth of December
It’s not about how much food we can eat
or how many gifts we receive
Instead we should look inside ourselves
to think about others and all we believe
Do we believe in a world full of hope
or one concerned only with greed?
For so many people in our world
it’s shelter and fresh water they need
Others need love and people who care
or to know they are not alone
So look around you, take some time
to spare a thought for those on their own
Christmas should be about giving and love,
spending time with family and friends
If there are those we’ve hurt this year
now is the time to all make amends
So don’t just think about food and wine
or gluttony, greed and wealth
For the true spirit of Christmas time
is to give a little of yourself
~ Karen Bailey, December 2009
Poetic Survivant's Blog 
December 22, 2009 at 10:18 pm |
Wow! Very well written such a simple message and one we always forget…Christmas is so hard on some people and is not just about the presents….very beautiful thought provoking poem… thanks
December 22, 2009 at 10:38 pm |
Thanks Jo! I hope you’re all well and that you have a really lovely Christmas! xx 🙂
May 14, 2010 at 4:37 am |
I was on Twitter tonight and was looking at your account and came to this site with your poems. This on eis great. You have such a way with words.
1957Mom