A Night of Love
A star appears in the sky
And shepherds look in wonder
Again, 3 Wise Men look
And decide to follow that star.
It led them to a stable
Where they found a baby in a manger of straw
Somehow they knew they were
Looking at the Savior of the world
And they fell on their knees
To present Him with the gifts they had brought.
There was gold, frankincense and myrrh
Love for the world was born that night
CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS
The year flies by and all too soon,
we think of so many things we have to do.
The list is long so getting ready takes time,
The kids have their list and I have mine.
We think we will stop all the extras this year,
But suddenly find ourselves the same
As decorations appear.
We run to the mall several times a week
And walk the mall over for the items we seek.
We promised ourselves to keep the spending lower
But we look at our checkbook and know the marketing power.
So, sadly we try to sort our mistakes
Balancing our checkbook, — have we got what it takes?
We promise again that next year we’ll do better
And I know what I’ll do, I’ll write myself a letter
As a reminder of the promise I’ve made
And then make my list before what I will need fades.
A SPOOKY NIGHT
Halloween is coming,
A bewitching night, it seems.
The parents tell the children, have no fear.
And in the dark of the night, lights from some houses gleam
Inviting you to come with your pumpkin bag to fill,
so you draw near.
Of course you have to say, “Trick or Treat”.
To all the people that you meet.
Children running or some just walking but
You see ghosts, Cinderella, space men, and more
You run and hurry to the house next door.
You behold a welcome sight
Of people holding baskets of treats
And they are standing in the light.
Halloween is fun walking in the dark
And seeing ghosts and goblins running here and there,
But parents are watching and they are in their care.
Soon, the night is over and tired children slow down
Everyone is walking at a slower pace, their
Eyes are on their home with their pumpkin bag of treats.
PEACEFULNESS
I have often wondered how any of us in this frantic world in which we live could have moments of real peace. The need for peace is so important to our wellbeing. Of course it is terribly needed all over this world. Personally, I believe there are things we can do to help us and bring that wonderful feeling of peace to our spirit. I am thinking of a cold winter’s day, lots of blowing snow outside and we are sitting before a bright fire in our fireplace. We have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and we are reading a new novel that is so interesting we don’t want to put that book down. There is another time when we are taking a walk on a perfect sunshiny day with a cool breeze blowing. We are quiet and we hear the sounds of nature that surrounds us. We decide to drive to the beach so we bring our chair and settle down to watch the sea gulls flitting here and there and then landing on the soft sand to beg for food. There are sail boats far out on the lake and we watch as they seem to be floating aimlessly to nowhere. We stay to watch the sunset with its pinks and red streaks across the sky and the light of day dims. We listen to our favorite music and find ourselves dancing around the living room. Sometimes we find ourselves alone and we take time to say a prayer in that quiet moment. Each person may think of their own way to allow themselves the time to enjoy some peace. These things, in one way or another, are a way to bring peace into our hearts and we are strengthened with that peace for days to come.
Squeaky Things
Do you have things that squeak?
And wake you up so you have to peek.
We have floors that squeak and doors as well
Both squeak so much that I want to yell.
We have cupboard doors that squeak and, to tell the truth,
We also have teeth and bones that creak and squeak.
So to close my mind to all that din,
I go to my piano and practice a hymn.
But, wouldn’t you know as soon as I start,
The keys start squeaking and I fall apart.
I am going to take up the drums!!!