Invitation - A Christmas Poem

 

Invitation

The crunching of crystals

underfoot in the night,

bells to hang,

and candles to light.

Ten thousand cards to copy out

before the season even starts;

so this is where we mass produce

the muses of our hearts.

Each store has gifts

of every sort of twinkle,

wrapped for show

and for curious hands to crinkle.

Not enough time with just family gifts

to make and find;

there are also neighbours and friends

to keep in mind.

One party (or two)

to attend every week,

baking when time allows

with delightful samples to eat.

Beckoning trees and festivities

on every street, in every store,

but what about that Child;

the one that this is all for?

It is a remembrance

of His birth;

why is that

so unclear?

A choir of Angels

did herald the gift of love,

on that blessed night

the Lamb of God did appear.

I think it's time

to invite Jesus

for Christmas

this year.