Chris Matthews.

Christmas.

 

Children sing now 'Silent Night',

Huddled beneath their bed sheets tight.

Remember all that's past this year,

Imaginary 'Santa' in dreams appear.

 

Soon to come an infants birth,

Remember mothers this time of mirth.

May their wishes all come true,

Amid this festive retinue.

 

Share goodwill and Christmas cheer,

Save those close you feel dear.

 

Christmas comes but once a year,

Hold a thought for those not here.

Relish now what you've got,

Impart some time for those who've not.

 

Simple things as presents give,

Take not for granted, this life we live.

Make new friends, take old ones back,

Amoral is the gold we stack.

 

Share good will and Christmas cheer,

Send this now to all who hear.

 

Come one and all it's Christmas time,

Hear joyful song, let's drink some wine.

Revel now in God's neat sight,

Immerse yourself in his sweet light.

 

Sing with others far and wide,

The joy of season, this Yule tide.

Merriment with all abound,

As carollers take their songs around.

 

Share goodwill and Christmas cheer,

So all salute, yet one more year.

 

©Chris Matthews.