Concepts of Christmas

Concepts of Christmas

Postby Daffyd » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:50 pm

Concepts of Christmas



Old concepts of Christmas
now differ from years ago
When we used to conjure up
bright fairy lights
and sleigh bells in the snow.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
yule logs, cut and piled,
Christmas was a magic time
especially for every child.
A wooden soldier, a painted doll
crafted with love, by hand,
A wooden horse which, with imagination
became the fastest in the land.

A pram with rubber tyred wheels
and a hood in case it rained,
For some a little puppy dog
that as yet, was not house-trained.
Simple gifts to be exchanged
with friends on Boxing Day,
Christmas fare to be consumed
and lots of games to play.

Such indeed was Christmas
in those days so long ago,
Carollers carrying lanterns,
sang traditional carols in the snow.
Alas, it is all now memories
those days, those festive times,
Commercialism has killed the spirit
and ruined the pantomimes.

Brand wear, lap-tops, laser toys,
are the demands which now are made,
If one cannot afford the latest fad
one just has not made the grade.
Such are my concepts of Christmas
and this new trend will me outlast,
I think I prefer the good old days,
those days of Christmas Past.
Daffyd
 

Postby Daffyd » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:53 pm

More Turkey on my plate



Speak ye not of diet

nor yet of overweight

Speak ye only of pleasant things

and pile more turkey on my plate.

Let mine ear be visited

with a cacophany of sound,

Let all those that leave my table

have bellies, big and round.

For this dear friends is the time to feast

to drink and toast the day,

To bend the knee and bow the head

in the tried and trusted way.

To celebrate His birthday,

with gifts, with friends, with love,

And pray He understands our ways

as He watches from above.

For each Christmas is for the children

of which He is so fond,

Through love we strengthen their resolve

and form a Christian bond.

Christmas is for adults

for they are His children too,

So enjoy yourself this Christmas

and to His faith be true.

Speak ye not of diet

nor yet of overweight,

Speak only ye of pleasnt things

and pile more turkey on my plate.
Daffyd
 

Postby Daffyd » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:54 pm

Christmas



Snowflakes falling to the ground

muffling every little sound.

Sleigh rides, egg nog, Christmas lights

children counting off the nights.

Yuletide logs, some wine, some cake,

carollers keeping Nan awake.

Santa Claus checking off his list

ensuring no one has been missed.

All preparations almost complete,

time now for church, to take your seat.

To celebrate in our time honoured way

'Peace on Earth' this Christmas Day
Daffyd
 

Postby Daffyd » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:55 pm

Sounds of Christmas




Christmas bells, fairy lights

Roaring fires, frosty nights

Soon the winter snows will fall

Laying a blanket over all.

Christmas presents

Christmas fare

Christmas music to fill the air,

Happy children, barking dogs

The sound of a saw

Cutting logs.

Christmas sounds

Of fun and mirth

Heralding our Saviour's birth,

Let all God's children

Lift up their eyes

To search the Heavens

And starry skies,

For a sign in this new Millennium

Of the promise made

And of things to come.
Daffyd
 

Postby Daffyd » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:56 pm

My Christmas Poem

The tree obtained

and installed in place,

Is then dressed with toys

and light

Santa and his 'helper' gnomes

Make ready for Cristmas night.

The festive board has been

prepared

The stockings have been filled

Presents wrapped, lie beneath

the tree

The champagne toast,

is chilled.

It's the birth of Christ

we celebrate

On that night so long ago

That birth was our salvation

Each Christmas reminds us so.

Lay out a present for Jesus

No need to wrap this gift,

Just visit an old person

this Christmas,

Give someone's heart a lift.
Daffyd
 

Postby Maywalk » Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:00 pm

Loved them all Daffyd. SO very true.
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Postby Daffyd » Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:25 pm

Especially for you Maywalk.......

An Angel's Kiss...

We go through life so often,
not stopping to enjoy the day.
And we take each one for granted,
as we travel on our way.

For in any pain or sorrow,
an Angel's kiss will help you through.
This kiss is very private,
for it is meant for only you.

We never stop to measure,
anything we just might miss.
But if the wind should blow by softly,
you'll feel an Angel's kiss.

A kiss that is sent from heaven,
a kiss from up above.
A kiss that is very special,
from someone that you love.

So when your heart is heavy,
and filled with tears and pain,
and no one can console you,
remember once again...

About the ones you yearn for,
because you sadly miss.
And the gentle breeze you took for granted,
was just AN ANGEL'S KISS.
Daffyd
 


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