CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Family memories decorate, The day at Christmas time,
Memories of Christmas past, All families, yours and mine.
Some members do live far away, But there are other ways,
To cheer and share our happiness, Near that special day.

Our Mother Earth with gentle speech, In her own quiet tones,
Said, "I'm a mother to you all, We do not walk alone."
Then Father Time came rushing in, "I've checked with Earth's time clock,
It's ticking to the midnight hour, Soon on your door must knock.

I'm listening to the scientists, They're checking on Earth's dome,
They tell us carbons are too high, Earth's in a danger zone.
Unless we take the way of change, That cyber greetings bring,
With e-mails and our telephones, Both commoners and kings".

Expressing thanks, lives have been saved, It fills our hearts with cheer.
We still can play "Remember when", Memories we hold dear,
A thank you to our cousin Paul, When through his strength of arms,
Snatched our boat from ocean's depths, And saved us all from harm.

The time black ice caused the car, To take off like a plane,
Hit a ditch and spun around, Then took the opposite lane,
It tried to climb a steep side ditch, Avoid oncoming trucks,
We survived, the car did not, An angel? Some said its just luck.

Thank you auntie when you snatched, Our child from speeding wheels,
Split second timing, life was spared, To grow and live ideals.
Dialing up the speaker phone, We still can talk together,
Avoiding airports, unsafe roads, And worries 'bout the weather.
At home, a meeting place or church, We'll cheer with gifts of song,
Still in touch with family, As safe ways move us on.