How many times have you heard <br />someone say on Christmas Day <br />this is not what I wanted. <br />Ungrateful for what they received, <br />it did not cost as much as they had expected <br />always forgetting that each thing <br />is given with love from the giver. <br />It does not matter how much it cost or what size it is; <br />just remember the love that it holds <br />from the one who gives it. <br />Never be ungrateful for anything at Christmas time <br />for there thousands out there <br />who will not receive anything at all <br />and some who would be thankful <br />for some bread upon their table. <br />When it comes to Christmas Day <br />always be thankful for whatever you receive <br />and joyful someone thought of you. <br />Remember Christmas is a celebration <br />of God giving us his son Jesus Christ, <br />not for how many presents we receive <br />large or small does not matter at all. <br />Christmas is a celebration <br />of bestowing love on everyone. <br />The love we give is in the presents <br />and should be accepted as such, <br />not the measure by how much <br />or how little someone had to spend, <br />but the love, which is given. <br />One last word before I go to everyone, <br />have yourself a safe and merry Christmas <br />to one and all wherever you may be.<br /><br />David Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/not-what-i-wanted-2/
