Faye Sizemore

CHRISTMAS 2002

Wrapping paper and silver bells
Christmas trees and baking smells
Twinkling stars and softly falling snow
The store windows lighted and aglow
Gazing in them a child I was of wonder
Dreaming of coming Christmas plunder
Years passing, I have grown wiser now, and it seems
There is no wonder in the store windows gleams
Brighter now from afar I watch for His Star
I have seen the beauty in the Manger scene
Wiser now, I do know what Christmas means
The warm glow of my family’s smiles
Knowing I have made beloved friends across the miles
…… Wrapping paper and silver bells
…… Christmas trees and baking smells
and God sending from above
…………………… His greatest gift of love

©Copyright December 19, 2002 by Faye Sizemore

Submitted for the December 2002 IWVPA Club Theme Project, “Joy of the Holy Days”