Quote from Forum Archives on December 18, 2006, 5:23 pm

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"One Bright Star"

 

 

Long, long ago
In a world dark and cold
Night so still, winter's chill
One bright star was shining
On a bed made of hay, in a manger He lay
Shepherds came, they knew His name
King of Kings, a brand new day

 

They saw the Light in the darkness
It shines on us in tenderness
It brings out the hope that's in all of us
May it shine It's light on you this Christmas Night

 

On this Christmas day
May that star light your way
This Christmas Eve, I still believe
That same star still shines on me

 

They saw the Light in the darkness
It shines on us in tenderness
It brings out the hope that's in all of us
May it shine It's light on you this Christmas Night

 

 

"The Last Christmas Tree"

 

 

I saw a truck of Christmas trees
And each one had a tale,
The driver stood them in a row
And put them up for sale.

 

He strung some twinkly lights
And hung a sign up with a nail;
"FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES"
It said in red
"FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE."

 

He poured himself hot cocoa
In a steaming thermos cup,
And snowflakes started falling
As a family car pulled up.

 

A mom, a dad, and one small boy
Who looked no more than three
Jumped out and started searching
For the perfect Christmas tree.

 

The boy marched up and down the rows,
His nose high in the air;
"It smells like Christmas, mom!
"It smells like Christmas everywhere!"

 

"Let's get the biggest tree we can!
"A tree that's ten miles high!
"A tree to go right through our roof!
"A tree to touch the sky!"

 

"A tree SO big
"That Santa Claus
"Will stop and stare and say,
"'Now, THAT'S the finest Christmas tree
"'I've seen this Christmas Day!'"

 

It seemed they looked at every tree
At least three million times;
Dad shook them, pinched them, turned them 'round
To find the perfect pine.

 

"I've found it, mom!
"The Christmas tree I like the best of all!
"It's got a little bare spot,
"But we'll turn that to the wall!"

 

"We'll put great-grandma' s angel
"On top the highest bough!
"Oh, can we buy it?
"Please, mom, PLEASE?!
"Oh, can we buy it NOW?"

 

"How 'bout some nice hot cocoa?"
Asked the man who owned the lot.
He twisted off the thermos top,
"Now, THIS will hit the spot!"

 

He poured the steaming chocolate
In three tiny paper cups.
They toasted,
"Here's to Christmas!"
And they drank the cocoa up.

 

"Is this your choice?"
The tree man asked,
"This pine's the best one here!"
The boy seemed sad---
"My daddy says
"The price is just too dear."

 

"Then, Merry Christmas!"
Said the man, who wrapped the tree in twine,
"It's yours for just one promise
"You must keep at Christmas time!"

 

"On Christmas Eve at bedtime
"As you fold your hands to pray,
"Promise in your heart
"To keep the joy of Christmas Day!"

 

"Now hurry home!
This freezy wind
"Is turning your cheeks pink!
"And ask your dad
"To trim that trunk and give that tree a drink!"

 

And so it went on
All that blustery eve
As the tree man gave
Tree upon tree upon tree

 

To every last person
Who came to the lot---
Who toasted with cocoa
In small paper cups,

 

Who promised the promise
Of joy in their hearts---
And singing out carols,
Drove off in the dark.

 

And when it was over
One tree stood alone;
But no one was left there
To give it a home.

 

The tree man put on his
Red parka and hood
And dragged the last Christmas tree
Out to the woods.

 

He left the pine right by a stream
In the cold,
So the wood's homeless creatures
Could make it their home.

 

He smiled as he brushed off
Some snow from his beard,
When out of the thicket
A reindeer appeared.

 

He scratched that huge reindeer
On top his huge head---
"It looks like we've
"Started up Christmas again!"

 

"There are miles more to travel,
"And much more to do!
"Let's go home, my friend,
"And get started anew!"

He looked to the sky
And heard jingle bells sound---
And then,
In a twinkling,
That tree man was gone!

 

 

"The Magic of Christmas"

 

 

The magic of Christmas is so many things...
A holly wreath gay and a church bell that rings,
A tree all a-glitter, a candle's soft glow
And moonlight reflected on new-fallen snow;

 

A kitchen's aroma of sugar and spice,
Bright packages wrapped up so pretty and nice,
Red stockings o'erflowing with candy and toys
And hung by the fireplace for good girls and boys.

 

The magic of Christmas is found everywhere...
Sweet voices of carolers upon frosted air,
The jingle of sleigh bells across hill and vale,
Glad ring of the postman delivering the mail;

 

Good friends dropping in and the laughter so gay,
Store windows decked out in delightful display.
Dear Santa Claus chuckling his famed "Ho, ho, ho!"
And little tots whispering as Santa bends low.

 

The magic of Christmas is so many things...
A candlelit church and a choir that sings,
The being together with people we love,
Belief that the Christmas Star still shines above;

 

The caring and giving and goodwill towards men,
The Christ Child reborn in our hearts once again,
Contentment and peace and a faith strong within,
A spirit of love that makes all the world kin.

 

The magic of Christmas is all this and more,
May your day be merry with much joy in store
And may the bright mem'ries and glow ne'er depart...
The magic of Christmas live on in your heart!

 

 

Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara

 

 

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