The True Gift
The Night Before Christmas
 
The time for joy is drawing near,
Time to spread good news and cheer.
For months the toys have been displayed,
Just waiting to be purchased for that day.
 
 

The ground is covered with fluffy snow
While shoppers are busily on the go.
Looking for a wagon for little Ben
And a cute teddy just right for Jenny.
 
 
 
When children all over come bounding down,
The stairs to glimpse what's laying 'round.
The Christmas tree is twinkling bright,
With lots of toys for the their delight.


 
It is a happy time of year I suppose,
But what about ones that hardly have clothes.
Forget about toys, they are far and few between,
There's never enough money, the bank is lean.

 
 While many are busy preparing for Christmas
There are still many that settle for less.
Just another day for them it turns out,
 Nothing waiting for to be happy about.
 
 

Besides the toys and trimmings galore,
Let's not forget the reason for joy.
The Birthday of the King we celebrate,
And every year it is simply great.
 
 

Christmas, a time to celebrate the King
To give honor for the joy HE brings.
The real reason to celebrate His Life
And give to others who are deprived.
 
 

So give to those who are without,
And learn what Christmas is all about.
No greater gift on earth is left,
But the gift of giving of yourself.
 
Written by Shirley Barr
September 2005
All rights Reserved
Shirley Home Page
(Written Exclusively for Howard......)