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Brand New Christmas Poem

The night before Christmas the moon glowed bright 
Children were caroling all through the night 
The elves were still working; making some toys 
For Santa to bring, to good girls and boys 

The clouds drifted slowly, so way up high
Dropping their snowflakes- that whitened the sky 
The world seemed quite quiet, silence in air 
Then, the wind whispered soft into my ear... 

Tomorrow is Christmas- ready or not 
Remind the people, what some have forgot 
Christmas is when Jesus was born this day
It's not just 'bout Santa- riding his sleigh 

And tell them the best gift to give is- "love" 
A whispered note, from the man up above

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Marikate Kingston Date: 12/8/2023 8:24:00 PM The reason for the season Charles, you're right. What a lovely poem. Years ago when I was in my 20's the whole congregation at Catholic mass sang Happy birthday softly at the end of the service. It sounds inappropriate somehow, but it was wonderful. I feel your last stanza and your last 2 lines, would make a sought after Christmas card. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/9/2023 3:18:00 AM Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. The Christmas spirit that surrounds, the lights, the songs, everything that goes with it...my mom a born Jew converted to Catholicism when she married my dad. Funny, my live-in girlfriend of the past 10 years, a born catholic who converted to Jewish when she married her ex (lol). Have a great holiday season, Marikate...hugs Charlie :)

Anne E Sangster - K Date: 12/6/2023 2:45:00 AM A beautiful poem and message :-) Love is the best gift of all. Cheers Anne :-) Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/6/2023 3:49:00 AM Yes, it is, Anne. Thank you so much for stopping by:-)

Silent One Date: 12/5/2023 6:07:00 AM Your sonnet is lovely for the time of the season and flows and rhymes really well.. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/5/2023 8:28:00 AM Thanks, S.O. Jingle all the way!

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/5/2023 5:30:00 AM Great message in your verse Charlie, some think it's all about tinsel and turkey. Tom Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/5/2023 8:29:00 AM Indeed, Tom. Have to remind some what Christmas is all about. Especially some of my kids (lol) Charlie

Mike Gentile Date: 12/5/2023 4:21:00 AM Charlie, you have certainly penned with clarity! The best gift is definitely love! A lovely Christmas poem indeed! Happy Tuesday !! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/5/2023 4:22:00 AM No doubt! Thanks Mike. Happy Tuesday!! ...good to see you!

Lynn D. Date: 12/5/2023 4:10:00 AM Beautiful! Love the spiritual message! Nicely written! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 12/5/2023 4:21:00 AM Thank you, Lynn. I appreciate your visit and comments!