CHRISTMAS (the reason for the season)

[Sonny]

CHRISTMAS
(the reason for the season

A blanket of new fallen snow
Paint the fields a glistening white
Reflected by the moon, purity
On a cold clear Christmas Eve night

Kinfolks are here visiting
To help us celebrate
This year’s Christmas holiday
Everything will be so great

Stockings hanging by the fireplace
Children wide eyed in awe
So excited they can’t sleep
And there’s talk of Santa Claus

The smell of food is prevalent
Ham and turkey being baked
Potatoes, corn and cranberry sauce
Man, I can hardly wait

Yet, something is missing
Something is not quite right
Someone was not invited
Someone is not here tonight

Pondering these thoughts in my mind
I realized the worst
We failed to invite Jesus
As we celebrate his birth

We pray to you our precious Lord
And asked to be forgiven
And never-ever let us forget
The real reason for the season

Be with us each and very day
Guide our thoughts and mind
And always Jesus, be our guest
Especially at Christmas time

(C) December 2005 Clarence “Sonny” White

[Always_There_4_Me_1]

Wonderful! As I first read this, I was missing being in Kentucky for Christmas.That's where most of family lives.Then I thought,wow, being hungry and reading this isn't good.But thought you made the PERFECT point about not inviting Jesus.So many forget it's not just about stuffing your face and being with friends and family,because without God,there wouldn't be love so no one would want to be together.And hey,that'd be so sad for the people who love to eat!

[Shirley Baucom]

Dear Sonny, This is a very beautiful Christmas poem, enjoyed it very much. I hope it will help a lot of people realize they're not giving Jesus His place of honor at Chrismas time. May your Christmas be very blessed. IN the Joy of Christmas, Shirley B

[Hope]

Sonny,
This is one Awesome Christmas poem! I loved ever line of it and especially the ending what a wonderful way to remind everyone who the guest of Honor is, and the reason for this wonderful celebration.

God Bless You Eva