It’s peaceful here…
Christmas tree sparkling,
Familiar melodies adding ambience
To the warm glow of the season!
Sweet scents filling the air…
The tree, the gingerbread house,
Those shortbread cookies I love!
Soon family will be dropping by,
Bringing tidings of joy and love.
And fairly bursting at the seams
The house will be filled once again
With the spirit of Christmas!
But for now, I sit here alone
My thoughts drifting away…
To a land rife with conflict!
Our soldiers are there…
In a place where they’re not welcome,
Sacrificing their own safety and comfort
Against all odds, bearing precious gifts
In the name of justice!
They bring these gifts far and wide
Defending them with their lives.
Beautiful offerings lovingly wrapped
In the delicate fabric of freedom.
These gifts, peace and hope
They offer to those oppressed.
May the gifts they bring
Be well received by everyone!
And on this blessed night
I pray for their safety
At Christmastime…and always,
© Annabel Sheila
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Daniel
Have a wonderful Christmas, Anna.
Your friend, Mark
Blessings,
Christine
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Sheila
Tony