Christmas Wishes

This Christmas,

I don’t wish for snow to fall
Or bells and hollies to deck the halls
But I wish for Love on our doors to call
& for Compassion and Kindness in our hearts to fall

I don’t wish to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Or to dash over the hills, laughing all the way
But I do wish for Joy to keep us gay
& for Strength and Courage to be with us through our days

I don’t wish to touch the red nose of Rudolph the Reindeer
Or for Santa to bring me gifts this year
But I wish for friends to be kept near
& for us to fight our battles together, even through tears

I don’t wish for scented candles to be brightly lit
Or for new clothes and shoes that are perfect fits
But I do wish for Laughter to always visit
& for our friendships to grow bit by bit

I wish for sincere Prayer to fill our days
I wish for sorrow and hurt to be kept at bay
I wish for Hope to come our way
& for our gift of Faith to stay

I wish for Unity so together, we may bind
& amidst our trials, Perseverance, we may find
above all, on my Christmas wish list way up high
I wish for Peace and Goodwill to all mankind

Merry Christmas to all...
With Love,
joyce