A Christmas Poem

 Christmas Poem



 "Twas the night before Christmas
 and all through the town
 Not a sign of Baby Jesus
 was anywhere to be found.

 The people were all busy
 with Christmas time chores
 Like decorating and baking,
 and shopping in stores.

 No one sang "Away in a manger,
 no crib for a bed".
 Instead they sang of Santa
 dressed- up in bright red.

 Mama watched Martha Stewart,
 Papa drank beer from a tap.
 As hour upon hour
 the presents they'd wrap.

 When what's from the T.V.
 did they suddenly hear?
 "Cept an ad.. which told
 of a big sale at Sears.

 So away to the mall
 they flew like a flash...
 buying things on credit...
 and others with cash!

 And, as they made their way home
 From their trip to the mall,
 Did they think about Jesus?
 Oh, no... not at all.

 Their lives were so busy
 with their Christmas time things
 No time to remember
 Christ Jesus, the King.

 There were presents to wrap
 and cookies to bake.
 How could they stop and remember
 who died for their sake?

 To pray to the Savior..
 they had no time to stop.
 Because they needed more time
 to "Shop til they dropped!"

 On Wal-Mart! On K-Mart!
 On Target! On Penney's!
 On Hallmark! On Zales!
 A quick lunch at Denny's

 From the big stores downtown
 to the stores at the mall
 They would dash away, dash away
 and visit them all!

 And up on the roof,
 there arose such a clatter
 As grandpa hung icicle lights
 Up on his brand new step ladder

 He hung lights that would flash.
 He hung lights that would twirl.
 Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus...
 Light of the World.

 Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
 Christ's Spirit... how merry!
 Christ's love... how enormous!
 All our burdens... he'll carry!

 So instead of being busy,
 overworked and uptight
 Let's put Christ back in
 Christmas and enjoy
 some good nights!

 Merry Christmas, To All!


 May God Bless and keep You all, and give you Peace.