Through the years, I have wanted many

Things for Christmas,

Beginning when I was a child, as you

Know it was always toys.

I am sure that I’m not the only one in

This world who wants,

Children write letters asking for everything,

Adults want many things.

Madness and chaos become the scene all

Across the land we see,

Stress and hostility are from my eyes seen,

Pushing and shoving, not what we need.

So, please Santa! I am not a child anymore

But I’ll ask you for a few things anyway,

If at all possible, and I know it’s a tough one,

Maybe a little peace for Christmas,

How about taking away the pain and sorrow

That lingers around our world.

Less war would be nice, as enough people

Have died needlessly, it needs to end,

Around the holidays, there is much anger,

Can it be put to rest for a while?

I thought I would ask for something

Different this year, as this world is

Headed the wrong way,

Please! Santa! If possible, for Christmas,

The world would be a much nicer place.

Keith Garrett