A Christmas Thought

We’ve given thanks… it’s no surprise
The holidays are here
A family time with Christmas trees…
A “happy” time of year

Yet there are those who clearly see
A completely different reality
Christmas star’s lost in airborne explosions
Thru moments of brutality

Around the world the excitement
That comes this time of year
Has a different feel…
Somewhat akin to fear

The Holy Lands are not so “holy”
Because of human greed
It’s upon mankind’s weakness
The negative forces feed

Ask yourself, if you had the chance
What kind of gift you’d give
The world, and all her children
That might help them live…

If just one present were given
In the next few weeks…
The gift I’d give to all the world
Would be to live in peace

©2004
Susan D.