Christmas Gifts
Of all the presents; stocking stuffers,
Toys, things of wood, of shining metal.
Precious things, games to play, books to read,
Places to see.
What among these, this vast hoard of treasures
Which would rival the fattest trove of any devious dragon,
What could claim to be the best?
To stand above the rest in singular distinction?
For its wonder, its beauty, its function?
Perhaps the most valuable, or largest, or rarest?
Perhaps, it cannot be held.
Or seen, or heard, or smelled.
No it cannot even be felt, but it summons feelings.
The greatest Christmas gifts of all,
More precious than any kingly crown, are memories.
Memories of many presents yes,
Of feasts and festivities.
Fires which warm from within in cold months and cold places.
Memories hold the presents and the foods and happily recalled feelings,
And so much more, none so singularly recalled.
Christmas memories are glimpses of candlelit churches,
With the smell of fresh trees, and the quiet of new fallen snow.
Smiling faces, lit by many twinkling lights on grand boughs,
Dressed up for the season.
There are tastes, of fresh baked cookies, sumptuous roasts,
Right along with th jokes told around the table,
And the Christmas films that never get old.
Always reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas
Memories hold the joy and anticipation,
Building right from putting up the first decorations
To a child who can't fall asleep on Christmas eve.
Warm fires and music that carries the spirit of the season in every note.
Love and Joy, happiness and even some sadness.
These make the memories, so eagerly recollected,
Like warmly lit windows on a frigid night.
Carrying one, wherever they may be,
To that place and those people most dear.
It is a gift which takes years to give, with much work, patience, and love.
But its value is greater than any gold, frankincense, or myrrh.
Truly blessed are we, and thankful,
Who have received such a treasure.
A treasure which only grows in value, and can never be spent up.
In our hearts is the wealth and glory of Christmas.
May it grow and grow with each passing year as we remember,
And in good cheer make greater and more wonderful our treasure.
We give this to each other.
Merry Christmas.
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