The spirit of
Christmas works its miracle,
Around the world,
people come together;
Hearts are
softened, disputes forgotten, as
Paths lead home,
regardless of weather.
The young man,
young girl, a break from
College,
anxiously heading home;
Missing Mom and
Dad, even siblings
Since the day
they decided to roam.
Families, now
living in separation, put
Aside the past,
disallowing their pain
To ruin this day
for their little ones,
Who have
questions now and again
Why there値l be a
stocking missing
Among the others
by the hearth this year;
But for today
they値l all be united,
Little ones can
put aside their fear.
From all
directions they come together,
Christmas trees
from each window glow;
In the distance,
sounds of carolers, softening
Many hearts by
their words, as tears flow.
Though some homes
will be saddened
By the loss of
one they held so dear,
In their hearts
they値l always be together;
Defying death,
they値l always be near.
So the gathering
will steadily continue,
For a day the
cares of the world will cease;
As they reflect
on the world痴 greatest gift,
On this day, at
least, there値l be peace.
~Twilah 2001~
