Twelve Christmas angels met <br />Up near the Milky Way <br />To discuss why joy was missing <br />From the Christmas holiday. <br /> <br />It gave them so much sadness <br />As they tracked the negative trend. <br />So each decided to do their part <br />To bring this madness to an end. <br /> <br />Angel one would touch memories, <br />Reminding of the blessings of life. <br />Angel two would tenderize hard hearts, <br />Removing bitterness and strife. <br /> <br />Angel three would gather families <br />From far reaches of the earth, <br />Then stir feelings of love and peace, <br />Giving hope and joy new birth. <br /> <br />Angel four would return Merry <br />And Christ to holiday greetings. <br />Angel five would clear calendars <br />To make time for family meetings. <br /> <br />Angel six would flame enthusiasm. <br />Angel seven would spread cheer. <br />Angel eight would grow generosity. <br />Angel nine would diminish fear. <br /> <br />Angel ten would dispel darkness <br />By lighting colorful decorations. <br />Angel eleven would draw the lonely <br />To warm and friendly celebrations. <br /> <br />Angel twelve would have the hardest job, <br />Bringing wonder back to each heart, <br />And reminding all the people, <br />Of how Christmas had its start. <br /> <br />Then, with haste, they met the challenge, <br />And made everything all right. <br />They restored the joy and happiness <br />Before that Christmas night. <br /> <br />So, Merry Christmas to one and all; <br />May every tongue employ <br />And thank you Christmas angels, <br />For bringing back the Christmas joy!<br /><br />Loyd C. Taylor<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-twelve-christmas-angels/
