The Spirit

I couldn't find the spirit of Christmas this year
though I tried with fanciful decorations
and lights that sparkle and Christmas cards
with warmest wishes, angels and Santa Claus

And still, I was lost
I thought, it should be this way all the time
people giving and sharing
hearts open wide and showing compassion
for those less fortunate, the hurt or the needy

So I turned it off
I was discouraged
I couldn't find the spirit of Christmas
I gave up and turned inside

I didn't have anything to give
but that didn't stop others
and I felt bad when I received
All I had, a smile, a candy cane and a hug
It felt like so little, I wish I had tried

Now Christmas has passed
I received a lot more than I gave
And I found the Spirit of Christmas
has always been with me

But I had closed my eyes
and turned cold inside
unable to see
It's not what you buy
It's what you give

And if that's all I had
a smile, a candy cane and a hug
it would have been enough
In the Spirit of Christmas ~fs
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