As the holiday season approaches
Many of us wonder
Should we celebrate Christmas and New Year
As much of 2008
Was marred by pain
With icons falling
Falsehoods exposed
Markets failing, confidence breaking
Violence and hatred
Seem to be holding forth
And yet, amidst this upheaval
Sprouts hope for change
That our sacrifices are not in vain
As we watched the so-called pillars
Of modern society crumble
Almost imperceptibly,
Old values, glue stronger
As new ones spring up
Linking our past to the future
Soon we will share stories of living through
A redefinition of humanity
So let us celebrate
The gifts of life and love
Of friendship and laughter
Of the way of the spirit, that links us
To the immeasurable spirit of life itself
Let us remember
And draw into our circle
Those who have lost
Love, hope, and life
For their sacrifices are not unsung
Let us also remember
And draw into our circle
Those who are chained
By fear and hatred
For their hearts to be set free
Let this be our hope and prayer
This special season, for the primacy
Of love, hope and giving
Are needed now,
More than ever before.
Christmas is a time for families and friends to celebrate Christs birth and also to celebrate life...too much is forgotton in the commercial Christmas we have now....new year is the time to forgive and forget the trials of the last year...so many people can't do that because their loved ones aren't with them...so we celebrate for them...well written Anita...thank you for sharing this with us
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Definitely a question many people ask. The great thing about this time of year is that there is always hope that things will change for the better, and now more than ever people need that hope! Celebrate yes, forget no...great job! ...Jeff.