pulling so hard
they snap!
And we go!
Emotions ride hard and high
about Christmas, family
and being together
Mom’s and kids and grandkids
tender dads, kisses and hugs
caring that was born and grows
always
So highways and byways
trains and planes and even ships
take folks in and deliver
People pouring home
Take snapshots of drivers
purposed, driven
to make it home for Christmas!
Bathed by music, church programs
food and presents folks are blessed and blessings
in their Christmas garb and doings
It is a time for sharing
put our arms and minds around
the greatest need mankind had and has
God made it simple.
A baby came
defenseless
pure
Lowly shepherds witnessed
Princely nobles came, gave
connection, click enter, God and mankind
Dwelling among us He spoke
His words endure
sifting and sorting all of life and living
poking, enticing, showing the way
to personal and mutual abundance:
“I have come that you might have life…abundantly”
Creation yielding, creation sustained
Peace on earth
and goodwill to men…
“Hosanna, hosanna
the whole world is singing
the hope of all ages is born
Though sometimes it may seem
this old world’s in control
He’s still King of Kings
and Lord of Lords!”*
Merry Christmas! Lin 2014
*Gloria and Bill Gaither, Ron Huff, 1975