Christms Spirit

It doesn't matter whether we

Are Christians--no, not one bit--

To celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

Believers need not have a fit.

 

The joy of love and giving and spending

Time with family and friends,

Of wishing happiness and peace,

Of letting go and making amends

 

All can permeate the day--

Not just the day, the season in toto.

Let the happiness be seen

In every charming holiday photo.

 

Show the spirit of love and compassion

To everyone of every creed.

Let us all find ways to give

Comfort and aid to those in need.

 

Let's not close our eyes to all

The suffering that's all around us

And not let people with hateful agendas

Harden our hearts or distract or confound us.

 

The holiday is a time to reflect

On love, acceptance, and understanding.

And may our efforts to stop all wars

Around the world be ever expanding.

 

That's the Christmas spirit that we

Can spread to all with heartfelt cheer,

And NOT just during the holidays,

But every day throughout the year.

 

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, or happy whatever to all!

-by Bob B (12-25-23)