Peace on the earth, good will to man.

The carols float upon the air.

Lights hang on trees or outline eaves,

to celebrate that Christmas star.

Yet somehow in our eager haste;

as rushing through the streets we go.

We find our lives have lost that theme

that was our gift, so long ago.

 

We race to buy, we write and sign.

We bustle, wrap and hide away.

We bake and clean and decorate

but seldom think about The Day.

For after all, whatever creed

or course that we decide to steer.

The story of the stable babe

has messages for all to hear.

 

So take the time to think about

a message simple yet so clear.

That all mankind could live in peace

If we could learn to love, not fear.

David Garlick, Victoria, December, 1988

 

 

To the tune of ” I heard the bells on  Christmas day”  Longfellow.