This morning as I roll out of bed
I see that mother nature has
Added a little white dressing
To the evergreen trees. She
Likes to look her best and
Didn’t overload so that the
Driveway is easy to navigate
The lake and sky are equally gray
With a little reflection of light
On the water. The wind is nil
For which we are happy. It is
Going to be a busy day getting
Ready to make others happy
For Christmas tide. There are
Times we overdo it thinking
We have not done enough, but
We must remember that it is
Love and goodness that makes
One happy and not things,
Which are not needed, but
Are nice to have. We look at
Pictures of people celebrating
Back in the 1800’s. They look
Happy and have kept things simple.
They cut their own trees to
Decorate and so can we as
We also outdo ourselves with
Lights and lawn decorations.
People are happy and generous
They put money in the buckets
Of the Salvation Army. This will
Help feed many people. School
Children are getting ready for
Their Christmas celebration
They are reminded not to forget
Their studies. So, it goes on a
Gray day with the sun trying to
Break through the clouds.
Everything seems in order and
Is as expected this time of year.
Kindness, goodness and cheer.
Peace, glory and thankfulness.
Stanski
December 12, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 