MERRY CHRISTMAS

I don't think I've ever felt so peaceful

I don't think I've ever been more clear

And how nice that my epiphany came

On a revered day of the year

A day when behind the joy

We forget that rejection was there

Injustice took place

Compassion was gone

And though room was made, it was spare

When I think of The Child it reminds me

We all had to begin somewhere

And our purpose, if we ever find it

May not be welcome everywhere

He knew why He came, and continued

Not missing a step or a cause

He did what was good all his life and

All without noise or applause

And still fault was found, he was slandered

Made to suffer for nothing he'd done

That Child who came simply to save us

To redeem and love everyone

 If he had to suffer than why not

Rejoice like his word often says

In spite of whatever befalls us

Shun sadness and be strong instead

He said "Have no fear. Who can hurt you?"

Who can take you out of my hand?

And so I remember his promise

And this peace I cannot understand

Will carry me throughout this night

And comfortably into the next day

For the rest of my life I'll be thankful

And with faith continue to say

"No weapon formed to hurt or harm me

Will prosper, and so I rejoice"

As the smile on my face grows wider

And the strength comes back to my voice

I'll sing of the Child, the Redeemer

Who's the reason I'm happy and free

Who speaks to my heart even now and

Will sing over me as I sleep.

vrw 2017