Monday, December 18, 2017

Christmas Joys

Image by Anita Schiller Terry ©2016

©2017 Susan Noyes Anderson

At Christmas, simple things are best:
A family meal, a day of rest,
A sprig of holly on the tree,
A sweet noel, sung joyfully.

A cozy fire, a child at play,
A tale of Santa on his sleigh,
A glowing candle burning bright,
Reminder of the Savior's light.

A hug exchanged, a burden shared,
A broken heart sweetly repaired,
A listening ear, a gentle hand,
A tender heart to understand.

Hold fast to lovely things and true;
Let peace on earth begin with you.
∞§∞

On Christmas Joys:
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.” 
–Roy L. Smith
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”
–Peg Bracken
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” –Burton Hillis
Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday season!
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14 comments:

  1. colleenDecember 18, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    Well constructed and Dickensesque. I hope all the Scrooges hear it.

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 18, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    Yes, simple joys are best. Happy is the grateful heart!

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  3. MaryDecember 18, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    And wishing you peace as well.
    I like your sentiment. Smiles.

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  4. ZQDecember 18, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    Very nice.
    And a Merry Christmas to you also.
    ZQ

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  5. Myrna R.December 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Thank you for your beautiful poem and the quotes. I feel more centered now, able to approach Christmas with more sparkle in my spirit.
    Have a Merry one. Joy and love.

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  6. brudbergDecember 18, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    This is how Christmas should be... wonderful...

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  7. rallentandaDecember 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    Merry Christmas and thank you for your lovely thoughts.

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  8. yayaDecember 18, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    I love all your poems, but your Christmas ones always hit the heart! Love this one. Have a very Merry Christmas Sue and a wonderful New Year! Give your Mom a hug from me!

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  9. Sumana RoyDecember 18, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    This sweet poem itself is a wonderful Christmas gift to all of us. Merry Christmas & seasonal Greetings :)

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  10. LeAnnDecember 18, 2017 at 10:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful written Christmas poem. What wonderful Christmas thoughts; you are the best!
    Merry Christmas dear friend! Hope you have a sweet Christmas celebration with you family. Hugs~

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  11. ThotpurgeDecember 19, 2017 at 12:05 AM

    Greetings of the season to you!

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  12. kaykualaDecember 19, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    Hold fast to lovely things and true;
    Let peace on earth begin with you

    Peace on earth is so elusive and one is so helpless not able to do much.


    Hank

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  13. Rosemary Nissen-WadeDecember 20, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    Indeed, may it be so!

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  14. Karen SueDecember 22, 2017 at 10:58 PM

    Decorations took more imagination and energy than I had this year, so my house is simple. And I give myself permission to be ok with that. Merry Christmas friend. Lovely words from you again.

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