December is upon us once again,

A new year will soon arrive,

We all have inside, our own struggles

And fears in life, faith comforts.

I’ve learned to count my losses

Instead of that which rests in front

Of me.

Many wonderful people and great

Things have been shown to me, now.

The scars we carry, but the pain drifts

Away it seems, sorrow fades,

Is my fight or challenge any greater

Or less than another’s?

A picture says a thousand words,

Tonight, frozen in time, a memory,

You all are here, each one of you

Creates this moment, I am blessed.

Faces of old do not visit this place,

Different smiles shine tonight,

The gift of love is taken for granted,

Not easily earned, disappears.

The choice is ours to love or hate,

On this night, let your love be known,

There is one life that we have to live,

Much to the world we may give.

Peace is a desire for all of mankind,

Peace lives amongst us tonight,

The gift of love and peace is a precious

Treasure not to be taken for granted,

A gift from heaven, a gift from God.

Keith Garrett

It’s getting late, in their homes, trees are

Standing guard,

Lights of many colors, bright and flashing,

A fire, burning.

Children are asleep, cozy in their beds with

Dreams in their heads,

Chilly and cold is the outside, snow falling

Down to a layer of white.

This is the night, watch the sky, and maybe

A sleigh and reindeer flying by,

The man in red, making his way across the

World with Rudolph leading the way.

When midnight strikes for Christmas as the

Decorated streets become empty, and the

Night goes to sleep, there may be a light

High in the sky, heaven’s light,

See with your heart, the angels dancing

To the sounds of musical harps of many.

From here to there, we celebrate life,

And everlasting life in a world beyond,

When midnight strikes for Christmas,

All is calm, peaceful, and love shines.

Keith Garrett

The sun goes down, the eve of Christmas

Is now,

Dinner is done, to bed go the waiting

Children.

A soft, warm fire crackling in the dark,

Drinks shared by two, music on the radio.

Lights from the tree are flashing colorfully,

It’s warm inside as it is cold outside.

The streets are getting quiet, peace in

The homes,

Thoughts of a year passing, thoughts

Of you.

All is calm on a most wonderful night,

On the couch, we sit together, arms

Around you,

Thankful is the word.

Keith Garrett

An icy-covered lake skated on,

Snow is falling down, there is not

A sound.

A winter wind, blowing against

The skin,

A river of water that does not end.

Rain in the night, cold coming down,

Hail from the sky, hitting the ground.

A snowman dressed, standing alone,

Icicles hanging from rooftops, things

Of the cold.

A room without heat, fog, and sleet,

Things of the cold, Winter weather

With no shoes on your feet.

Keith Garrett

I have lived many lifetimes, born

Far away,

In the snow, a dream place, the

North Pole.

I live in a village where magical

Things are alive,

There is a team of reindeer

That I will guide beyond the

Night.

Once a year, for so many, I

Have lost count quite a while

Ago,

The man in red sits at the reins,

As I guide him across the sky.

I have seen it all, been everywhere

Where children laugh and cry,

My name is Rudolph, watch for me

In the sky,

On the eve of Christmas, I fly.

Keith Garrett

Christmas for me is the greatest time

Of the year,

It doesn’t change the world or its

Problems.

Our problems or worries don’t

Disappear in December,

You don’t have to let the holidays

Get you down at all.

I take December as a break to enjoy

And reflect on the good that’s in my

Life, I am in good health, a few aches

And pains,

A roof over my head, food on the

Table each night, a warm bed to

Rest my head.

A few luxuries, such as a fireplace

And a shower, clothes on my back,

I have my own stress and worries in

Life, but they can’t consume me as I

Celebrate.

There’s much to be thankful for,

Light some candles, decorate,

Appreciate family and friends,

There’s something to find within

The winter months.

Christmas is once a year, raise a

Glass and find something to cheer

About,

Pray for those who are less fortunate,

Those without a home, less than you

Have.

Merry Christmas and a better New

Year, for all. Keith Garrett

The snow is falling in a faraway place,

It’s close to Christmas, so much to do

Here.

Getting ready for his trip around the

Globe,

The man in red, resting at the North

Pole.

At the village, elves are making toys,

The reindeer are eating, preparing

For their voyage.

Snowmen are alive, in their winter dress,

The smell of Gingerbread, candy canes,

And eggnog.

Christmas Eve is here in the village

My dear,

A jolly old man and his reindeer.

Set are they, for their flight

Across the sky,

A ho! ho! ho! from Santa as they

Are on their way.

Keith Garrett

Decorations are a visible scene to Christmas,

Christmas is a frame of mind, we must find.

From your heart and soul, a feeling deep

Inside,

You have to believe in magical possibilities

And dream.

Take yourself away to what this season may

Bring,

All wishes and miracles are a winter fantasy

And reality.

Christmas is a frame of mind, it exists and

Grows with those whom believe,

Close your eyes and find what makes you

Happy inside.

Keith Garrett