I heard a LOUD SHOUT!
"THROW THE BABY OUT!
Throw out the bath water too!!!!
Leave nothing behind,
Not a hint, clue, or sign
That might remind mankind
Of Christmas.
No worshipping,
No caroling,
No manger scenes.
NO!!
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No tree trimming,
No wreath hanging
No bell ringing
NO!
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No giving
No feasting
No Santa Claus
NO!
No mistletoe, tinsel, not even a bow.
IT ALL MUST GO!
Or children might know about Christmas!! "
II
The loud shouts diminished
The tirade was finished
In silence I saw that nothing was blemished.
Christmas still sparkling and carrying on
We knew all along
It was too strong
To be thrown out,
cast out,
stamped out and gone.
III
Jesus is still the same, Christmas will remain, Jesus is still the same, Christmas will remain, Jesus is still the same, the same, the same.....the same...the same
A BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU.
I'm not traveling during December, but still will be rocking here in Memphis. I wrote this poem in 2007 and found it the other day. I'm not a poet but want to share it anyway!!
Love, annie in memphis
When I first wrote this 5 years ago, a few people thought my beginning was weird..you know, baby and bath water...but think about it...it fits. Love to all. annie
ReplyDeleteStill the same..same..same.. Yes!! Yes!!! You are indeed, a writer. You spoke of Ben's poetry. Might we see a posting of one, if they're not of a personal nature.
ReplyDeleteStill Loving it!!!
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