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Autumn Leaves
volume 6 number 7
Autumn Leaves volume 6 number 7 |
The spirit of Christmas works its miracles
As around the
world people come together.
Hearts are softened, disputes forgotten,
as
Paths lead home, regardless of weather.
The young man, young girl, a break from
College,
anxiously heading home,
Missing Mom and Dad, even siblings
Since the day
they decided to roam.
Families now living in separation put
Aside the past,
disallowing their pain
To ruin this day for their little ones
Who have
questions now and again:
Why there'll be a stocking missing
Among the others by
the hearth this year.
But for today they'll all be united;
Little ones
can put aside their fear.
From all directions they come together.
Christmas trees
from each window glow.
In the distance, sounds of carolers,
softening
Many hearts by their words, as tears flow.
Though some homes will be saddened
By the loss of one
who's held so dear,
In their hearts they'll all be together
Defying
death, they'll always be near.
So the gathering will steadily continue.
For a day cares
of the world will cease
As we reflect on the world's greatest gift.
On
this day, at least, there'll be peace.
