Tis the Season of Christmas
Tis the season of Christmas
And joy fills the air.
This year I've been better
Than last and to spare.
I'll get lots of presents
There's never a lack.
And at youth group tonight
We'll be giving back.
We sing as we journey
Some carols of cheer
To a shelter down town
We trek once a year
Donations aplenty
Coats, blankets, and food,
Unwanted toys, clothes, and
Toiletries too
As we hand out our presents
I notice their faces
Downcast, depressed, and no smiles,
They're sad cases.
Then finally I realize
I put on their shoes
No one wants a handout
A job's what they'd choose
So on the way home, we
Joined in a prayer
Dear God, Please be with them
Show them that You care.
This story's not over
It never will be
God gives others mercy
Through you and through me.
15 comments:
This is beautiful, Tara. Not only did you do an awesome job with the verse, it's all so true.
Tara, that's wonderful! They appreciate the fish, but they want a fishing pole even more.
That's lovely. What I want, I have to work for too. Though, my husband and I ordered our new bed as our Christmas gift yesterday!
That's a beautiful poem, Tara.
Great poem, Tara!
You already have a gift, and you are not afraid to share it.
What a special person. Keep on keeping on. Have the healthiest and happiest of holiday seasons, and may the new year bring you and yours new journeys and new treasures.
I read this wishing there were tons of employers looking at this as well, realizing they could provide the means for many to do what they want to do: work for their, however big or small.
Beautiful poem and message, Tara. Merry Christmas!
A great message, Tara. Beautiful work.
I want to sell many books. :) And write many books. I'm very grateful for how our year worked out. Very, very grateful.
Thanks you guys!
Your comments and encouragement are presents year round =)
Great poem Tara! Good luck with the contest - I think you have a winner here. :-)
Tara! So sorry to be arriving so late! You posted your story link on the wrong link list and I never saw it until right now! I'm going to try to enter you on the correct list so other people get over here to read your story too - it's wonderful and heartfelt and so meaningful for this time of year (and all times.) Thanks so much for entering the contest!
This is wonderful. It flowed so easily that the touching story shone right through. Beautiful writing and beautiful message.
That is so real and so sad....
A beautiful and touching poem, Tara, thank you.
Wonderful, Tara! We often forget the less fortunate, and our prayers and offerings can help...good job!
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