The Way Christmas Should Not Be
T'was the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus
was anywhere to be found.
with Christmas time chores
Like decorating, and baking,
and shopping in stores.
no crib for a bed".
Instead, they sang of Santa
dressed-up in bright red.
Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour the presents they'd wrap
When what from the T.V.
did they suddenly hear?'
Cept an ad..
which told of a big sale at Sears.
they all flew like a flash...
Buying things on credit...
and others with cash!
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus?
Oh, no... not at all.
with their Christmas time things
No time to remember Christ Jesus, the King.
How could they stop and remember
who died for their sake?
Because they needed more time
to "Shop til they dropped!"
On Target! On Penney's!
On Hallmark! On Zales!
A quick lunch at Denny's
to the stores at the mall
They would dash away, dash away,
and visit them all!
there arose such a clatter
As grandpa hung icicle lights
up on his brand new step ladder.
He hung lights that would twirl.
Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus...
Light of the World.
Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
Christ's Spirit... how merry!
Christ's love... how enormous!
All our burdens... He'll carry!
So instead of being busy, overworked, and uptight
Let's put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy some good nights!
Anon
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