Your thoughts about Christmas are well-expressed and meaningful, Ron. The Christmas spirit ought to be shared all of the time. Love and peace to you,

Regis

~Ron~
Christmas is giving of love. A hand Jesus would extend.

Lady Mary Ann

No money in my life do I have, I fear,
I can't even buy my best friend a beer,
So just for a rather big change this year,
I celebrated Christmas sitting at home on my rear...

Hope you had a Merry, Merry & that your New Year is both prosperous & healthy...-e-

All we need to do is look at the clouds of any given day. No two formations are alike! This is another priceless blessing from the treasure of God's awesome creations! All we need to do is look up!
BTW: Great poem! You inspired me to write another poem on the same subject. Thank you Ron!

CHRISTMAS, MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME, IS WHEN GIFTS ARE GIVEN. WE DO IT, OR SHOULD DO IT, BECAUSE WE REMEMBER THAT GOD GAVE THE WORLD THE GIFT OF - HEAVEN'S BEST...HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS. NONE OF US WERE WORTHY OF HIS GIFT. EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS TO BE LEAD BY THEIR OWN CONSCIENCE AND REASONS AS TO WHAT, THE AMOUNT AND HOW THEY SHOULD GIVE. THE BOTTOM LINE IS; THE RECEIVER(WORTHY OR NOT WORTHY)IS STILL BLESSED. AND THAT'S WHAT THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS ALL ABOUT. IT'S TRUE THOUGH, SOME DO GO OVERBOARD. BUT THEN THE 'SUPREME' 'OVERBOARD' SACRIFICE WAS MADE FOR US...FOR BEST INTENTIONS AND CERTAINLY, FOR HONORABLE MENTIONS. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

I only exchange gifts with my sisters and brother-in-law, when we celebrate together, but we all live apart.

Always,
Deborah

While your lyrics ring true, I have a clear conscience, though one can never do enough to help those in need throughout the year.

Your sentiments speak truth as well as for-warnings that good will toward oneself and others begins with thought, not stuff. I still find, as I have always, that a personal card, or email wish from someone (the thoughts of their conscience at this time of year) speaks loudly of who and what they are, and as such, give a hint of what my environment is or might become. Then there is the thought into action. With so many ways to express compassion, thankfulness, and just plain kindness, I continue to be mystified at the lengths to which the grand populous goes to materialize the day. (Even for a secularist like myself, the teachings of Jesus in my youth still hold valid, even though the supernatural has become but a blip on my radar screen now) I don't venture out into the world as much now a I used to in LA and NY, but up here in Oregon, there's much less need to step out and find validation for myself (save my daily trips to the organic market for goodies and the ritual of 10 miles biking. As I have looked around at Holiday time over the past decade or two, I'm always reminded of the quote for a false persona perception "Quite frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Good intentions or honorable mentions? Excellent thought to close your obviously sincere message. Kudos.

There was a song we sang in a choir I was in called, "Fellowship of Man". That's what it's all about. Sad that so many forget.

Love ya!

Jane

Ron,

A POWERFUL poem that causes us to THINK about our life and our "intentions". This is a keeper, Ron.

Love and blessings,
Linda

Christmas is many things to many people, and yes! The true meaning of that day has been forever lost it seems.