parents running around frantic for a tree <br />waiting for the last moment so that their children do not see <br /> decorating the tree when their children have been put to sleep <br />putting the lights, garland and icicles upon the tree. <br />and hoping that the children will not sneak down to see. <br /> <br />wrapping the presents and toasting a glass of wine <br />and thanking god for this quiet time. <br />hoping that the children are having pleasant dreams <br />of things seen and unseen. <br />and in their dreams they thank the lord up above <br />for their family and their love. <br />and when they open up their eyes on christmas day <br />and rush to see the tree decorated from bottom to the top <br />for a split second their hearts will stop. <br /> the presents wrapped in ribbons and bows <br />to be torn apart by little fingers anxious to see. <br />what was left under the tree. <br />the hearts beating in a rapid pace <br />and big smiles upon their face. <br /> asking each other 'what did you get'. <br />and in their faces there are no regrets. <br />they stop and gather around, and thank god for all they found. <br /> <br />for so many children are without <br />but they thank god for another day and in their hearts the lord will stay. <br />christmas is not just for gift giving but for living. <br />and feeling the joy of christ. <br />and if you have an extra gift, put it on a poor persons list. <br />for what you do today- will come back to you in another way. <br />show your children all you can <br />teach them to give a helping hand. <br />this is my christmas wish, which i put on my list.<br /><br />louis rams<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/christmas-wish-list-2/
