Christmas Day

Today
a day
Meant to be
celebrated
not just for tangible gifts
but for spiritual benefits
Beauty of mind
body and soul
Generosity of spirit
Open heart
these are the gifts of which
we all should impart

Friends, Food, feelings
all greatly embraced
 Wealth of well being
which should always take place
Smiles upon each and every face
these are the gift we cannot replace

Peace love and happiness
laughter and loveliness
all of this
sealed with a kiss
a wish for a
Merry Christmas

Christmas Peace

Why is it that it takes a holiday

For people to come close together?

And why is it that there’s no other way

For us to show love for one another?

We should let the whole world know

That we all are one with each other;

And no matter what the world does now

We should change.

The world it should live in sweet harmony

And we should all give of ourselves;

And peace on earth, good will towards men

Should rule from this lifetime till the end.

Well we should let the Christmas Peace

Ring through the world each and every day

So we can all know we’re not alone. 

And if we let the Christmas peace

Ring through the world each and everyday

Then we could all feel that we’re at home. 

And the world could be a better place

For the entire human race

If the Christmas Peace could just live on.

Christmas Collage (December 2011)

There's Silver Bells and Christmas trees
We deck the halls and Santa sees.
Rudolph's nose will light the way
to a manger but not  an inn.

There's Jingle Bells and dashing sleighs
A shining star to light the way
for three wandering kings.

Lords and maids and five gold rings;
Snowmen and a holy night
All these lines from songs we sing
Make our spirits feel quite right.

Your days may be sunny and bright
and in some cases they may even be white.
It's the best time of the year
So have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
And a delicious cup of cheer!

The Christmas Poem ( December 2011)

I've never dreamed of a White Christmas.
I'm not fond of a Winter Wonderland.
If all my Christmases were white,
Both my troubles and myself would be out of sight.

I'd rather have ham than turkey.
Roasted chestnuts are not my cup of tea.
As for Jack Frost, he'd better not be nipping at me.

Christmas cards I love to write.
Stars will shine so very bright.
May your days be Merry and Bright
The thought fills me with delight.

Yuletide Carols are cool
And tiny tots on vacation from school
Listening late at night for sleigh bells
Hearing  all the old family tales.

Santa bringing goodies for
US good boys and girls
Friendship and happiness
felt across the world.

Say it once and then again
Many times and many ways
Merry Christmas is a time of Love
We should all praise.

I'm Not Feeling the Fun

The tree is up

the lights are lit

carols are being sung

Cookies are baked

and candies have been made

the stockings all are hung

Packages are wrapped

and cards are written

to each and everyone

So why is it that

this holiday

I'm not feeling the fun?

It's not just me

I've asked around

and have heard from

one and all

It's Chirstmas time

and even still

I don't feel like

decking the hall

Tis the season

It's a good enough reason

but it's not

quite played it's part

Hope the Grinches

magical powers

can open up our hearts

Christmas Eve

Cinnamon and spice
Chocolate and peanut butter
Flavors both spicy and sweet
Gathering around the table to eat


Meaningful memories
Both old and new
Laughing and joking
A gathering of friends
Don't want this feeling to end


Hearts flutter
Voices mutter
Final anticipation begins


Happy wide bright eyes
Full of wonder and surprise
Scraps of colored paper
Decorate the floor

Laughter and love
Warm hugs
And late night goodbyes
Who could ask for more

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Pere, Papa, Papai, or Baba Noel

Tall and Thin

Julemanden, Jultomten or Julenissen

Short and Fat

Kanakaloka

Beard of White

Weihnactsmann

Boots of Black

Babbo Natale

Jolly Laugh

Ded Moroz

Rosy Cheeks

Mos Craciun

Children of all ages seek

Gaghant Baba

To spy him on his sleigh

Father Christmas or Kris Kringle

Call him what you may

Santa Claus

He's always welcome on Christmas Day.

Cookies, Candies, Kitchens too

I need a Snickerdoodle intervention
Or maybe I should stay out of the kitchen
Eggs, Cinnamon and Butter
It couldn't hurt to have another.

To smell of peanut butter is a holiday tradition
Unwrapping kisses & melting chocolate my mouth itchin'
With anticipation for something creamy, chocolaty and sweet
Peanut Blossoms and Buckeyes are they ready to eat?

Christmas cookies and candies
Holiday life is quite dandy
Although my waistline might not agree
My taste buds are extremely happy.

Seeds of Love

Oh ho the Mistletoe
Kiss me there and I will know
the seeds of love hung up on string
holds delights to make my heart sing.

As Good as Gold

On the fifth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Five Gold Rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtledoves
and a Partridge in a Pear tree.

I am in shock
I am in awe
I am in love with you
My love you are quite true

I will even forgive you
for continuing to bring
all those birds that sing
and other silly things

I never expected
Five Gold Rings
I never expected anything
The fine feathered menagerie
Made me believe you didn't care for me
Now I realize your creativity
An elaborate distraction's what this had to be

Why else would my true love give to me
all those creatures consistently
The game is over
Your plan succeeds
You are my true love
Yes indeed
No other tokens do I need

The silliness of feathered gifts
The plan to get me nice and miffed
All that you did
And now it's done
This game my love has been quite fun
As for other gifts
I don't need one
You've done more than enough and then some

Constant Calling

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
Four Calling birds, Three French Hens
Two Turtledoves and a
Partridge in a Pear Tree.

I forgave you once
I forgave you twice
It was my mistake to
forgive you thrice

I woke up to the morning rain
It's cold and wet and I must complain
Not just about the rain that falls
but about these birds and constant calls

Why oh Why do you torment me?
A silly bird up in a tree
Turtle doves and strange French Hens
Now birds that call over and over again.

FEATHERS FLY
is what said I
now my love I just might cry

No more BIRDS
That's it I quit
Tomorrow dear
please Get with it!!!!

Trois Poules Françaises

On the third day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Three French hens, Two Turtle Doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree.

Birds again?
What is with men;
The same gifts over and over again.

I've mentioned before
but I'll say it once more:
No need for the partridge up in a tree,
No need for turtledoves following me
Nor is there a need for Poules Francaises
today tomorrow or yesterday.

My true love charming you may be
But at gift giving let's face reality.
A personal shopper's not destined for thee.

Please listen and hear
Any more birds and I fear
the feathers will fly
between you and I!

Christmas Collage

There's Silver Bells and Christmas trees
We deck the halls and Santa sees.
Rudolph's nose will light the way
to a manger but not  an inn.

There's Jingle Bells and dashing sleighs
A shining star to light the way
for three wandering kings.

Lords and maids and five gold rings;
Snowmen and a holy night
All these lines from songs we sing
Make our spirits feel quite right.

Your days may be sunny and bright
and in some cases they may even be white.
It's the best time of the year
So have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
And a delicious cup of cheer!

CHRISTMAS PEACE

Why is it that it takes a holiday

For people to come close together?

And why is it that there’s no other way

For us to show love for one another?

We should let the whole world know

That we all are one with each other;

And no matter what the world does now

We should change.

The world it should live in sweet harmony

And we should all give of ourselves;

And peace on earth, good will towards men

Should rule from this lifetime till the end.

Well we should let the Christmas Peace

Ring through the world each and every day

So we can all know we’re not alone. 

And if we let the Christmas peace

Ring through the world each and everyday

Then we could all feel that we’re at home. 

And the world could be a better place

For the entire human race

IF the Christmas Peace could just live on.