The Gift
Christmas packages
stacked neatly
underneath the tree,
some for the boys,
some for the girls,
a few for you, a few for me.
All of them are wrapped neatly
in green, red, gold, and blue,
filled with surprises,
bringing joy,
making dreams come true.
But none of these gifts,
not a single one,
wrapped in shiny papers and bows,
matters at all, not at all,
compared to the gift
of the newborn Christ child
wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!
How true! May you have a blessed Christmas!
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DeleteThis is a wonderfully written poem, Connie.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family.
This is a wonderful poem, Connie. Thank God for the gift of His Son. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Connie. That is the true meaning of Christmas.... Love your poem.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
you summed up the season. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteA wonderful poem. Merry Christmas, Connie!
ReplyDeleteThat is just lovely! Merry Christmas my dear! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
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DeleteSo true, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLovely words Connie
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Wishes to you and yours
All the best Jan
Merry Christmas Connie, I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays xox
ReplyDeleteI love the words, it is so true that Christmas is so much more than gifts ... beautiful xox <3
That is so true! Merry Christmas, Connie.
ReplyDeleteRight non Connie. Beautifully said. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Stay safe and have a ton of fun.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Connie!
ReplyDeleteConnie, We wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas filled with all the good things...joy, happiness, laughter, and love. Thanks for your visits and comments on our blog posts. See you in 2017 and wishing you a Happy New Year 🎉
ReplyDeleteConnie, Another beautiful poem wrapped up in a bow for all of us to enjoy! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteJulie
So very true.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas dear Connie!
It's not about the wrapping. It's what's inside.
ReplyDeleteYour sentiment extends well beyond Christmas. Thank you, Connie. Your words always bring me warmth and smiles.
Be well and I hope it's been a warm loving holiday season for you.
Such a nice poem. Hope you had a good Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.
ReplyDeleteYes, so true! Wishing you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
ReplyDeleteAmen
ReplyDeleteThis is the day that Jehovah hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it, Psalm 118: 24.
Beautiful verse! Thank you for visiting and commenting here.
DeleteSuch a vivid yet simple truth. I love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect poem. 'Tis the reason for the season.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Nice way to say what Christmas is really all about Wishing you a healthy, happy, wonderful New Year. Hugs, LJ
ReplyDeleteAmen ! Connie, you should make your own Christmas cards next year using some of your beautiful pictures as front, and this verse inside ! ( I'd buy some.)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. You are very kind!
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DeleteWishing you a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well and making it through all this cold weather and snow. We had snow last weekend. I hear over the National News up North you are having a lot of snow. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2017! :)
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DeleteSuch a sweet poem, Hope you are having a wonderful new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your wonderful and kind comments. I enjoyed reading each and every one. I have been lax in posting here, but hope to return very soon. I hope the new year is off to a great start for all of you.
ReplyDeleteLovely, heartfelt words.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you had a wonderful time during the Holidays. Very Happy New Year to you and yours. Very nice poem as well.
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