If Christmas Had a Heart, It Would Harbor a Gaping Hole

Mistletoes and Santa's clothes

Elfish ears and Rudolph's nose

Large pine trees and snowy streets

Eggnog milk and ginger treats

Mittens, scarves, hats, and boots

All he wants is his missing tooth

Red poinsettias and hanging wreaths

Fireplaces and presents beneath

Ribbons, scissors, masses of tape

Apples, cinnamon, round fruit cakes

The green Grinch in his greedy lair

Stockings hang by the chimney with care

Cookies and milk set the night before

Elves painting toys in the cold north pole

Ornaments and nutcracker toys

Dolls for girls, footballs for boys

Homemade fudge and jingle bells

Mint and pomegranate smells

Candy stripes of red and white

Window displays of beaming lights

Mulled wine and warm mince pies

Sleigh bells ring from way up high

Rocking around the Christmas tree

A miniscule scene of the nativity

Mommy kissing the big red man

Daddy in the kitchen cooking the ham

The heart of Christmas beats fast, and steady

So many themes to make us feel ready!

But if on my birthday, the spotlight is on me,

Why is that not the case for the King?

I bid you remember, remember the reason

We're given the blessing of such a season

Quite the excitement to partake in all of these delights

But we would never know Christmas if it weren't for Christ.

[written December 16, 2010]