Knock, Knock goes the door
Upon its opening, the invitation
to come in is extended.
Suddenly several snow covered
boots are standing empty in the
hall with the melting snow
dripping on the floor.
Clickety Clack goes the train
on the track around the tree.....
circling, whistling, announcing
Christmas is on its way;
it's quite near!
Popcorn pops as the board games
are laid out.
The fire in the fireplace crackles
as the music plays.
Togetherness...enjoying the festivities
The night drenched in moonlight and Christmas wishes.
At the evenings' end the boy leans in
to give his girl, under the mistletoe, kisses.
Christmas has its basic elements that we all share,
but Christmas looks a little different
to everyone everywhere.
When you ask, "What is your favorite part of Christmas?"
You will get as many different answers
as people you ask.
The one thing.
The simple thing.
The common item in the basket of
Christmas choices
You will hear from a million voices,
is that feeling of home, security, cozy continuity.
The warmth that wraps you in familiarity.
The lights, cookies and assorted sweet treats,
the smell of pine, the laughter
as games are played and popcorn is eaten.
The cherished thoughtful gifts....
They all sit on the foundation of home.
There are those among us who know none of this.
They travel the world or travel the streets.
All they do and all they know is to roam.
Christmas has no sparkle or shine,
no sense of
cozy warmth or familiar embrace.
They are not connected to person or persons
or any one place.
As you hustle through your days
preparing for every little tradition and each
special occasion during this season,
might I suggest.....
Pause along the way
to look people in the eye and smile sincerely
as they pass by.
A little gesture maybe, but probably not to them.
Could be the only genuine acknowledgement they receive.
Why not make an
extra effort to
pass out those sincere smiles
from this day until Christmas Eve?
And then the day after
and the day after that
until you and those passersby
have something to
open their hearts
to once again
or maybe
for the first time
have something beautiful
in which to believe.
Popcorn pops as the board games
are laid out.
The fire in the fireplace crackles
as the music plays.
Togetherness...enjoying the festivities
The night drenched in moonlight and Christmas wishes.
At the evenings' end the boy leans in
to give his girl, under the mistletoe, kisses.
Christmas has its basic elements that we all share,
but Christmas looks a little different
to everyone everywhere.
When you ask, "What is your favorite part of Christmas?"
You will get as many different answers
as people you ask.
The one thing.
The simple thing.
The common item in the basket of
Christmas choices
You will hear from a million voices,
is that feeling of home, security, cozy continuity.
The warmth that wraps you in familiarity.
The lights, cookies and assorted sweet treats,
the smell of pine, the laughter
as games are played and popcorn is eaten.
The cherished thoughtful gifts....
They all sit on the foundation of home.
There are those among us who know none of this.
They travel the world or travel the streets.
All they do and all they know is to roam.
Christmas has no sparkle or shine,
no sense of
cozy warmth or familiar embrace.
They are not connected to person or persons
or any one place.
As you hustle through your days
preparing for every little tradition and each
special occasion during this season,
might I suggest.....
Pause along the way
to look people in the eye and smile sincerely
as they pass by.
A little gesture maybe, but probably not to them.
Could be the only genuine acknowledgement they receive.
Why not make an
extra effort to
pass out those sincere smiles
from this day until Christmas Eve?
And then the day after
and the day after that
until you and those passersby
have something to
open their hearts
to once again
or maybe
for the first time
have something beautiful
in which to believe.
