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My Christmas message

sw

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Hanta Yo wanted me to write a Christmas poem for all of our internet friends and family. Took me some TIME but that is all I have to give.


MY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE.

The sun was just trying, to start up another day
There was a bunch of clouds up there, floating in the way.
Course that’s the way I like it, makes one wonder what to say
The prettiest of the all the colors, put up there on display.

The air had a crispness, frost covering up the ground
Time to take care of the animals, start up another round.
The calmness was almost deafening, the wind at last was still
I was in no hurry, seems I have time to kill.

All of God’s creatures, the small and mostly the big
Heard what I was doing, as I started up the diesel rig.
Calls were coming from all directions, it’s a good thing to hear
What I found on this day though, was music to my ear.

For once all of God’s creatures, were very fond of me
I even let that coyote go, thought best to let him be.
This is the day we celebrate, a very special birth
The day we should take stock in, our very own wealth and worth.

On this day many years ago, they experienced the coming of the Lord
It now has turned into presents and decorations, things we can’t afford.
The meaning of the sacrifice, and the hardships they endured
They are now all but forgotten, replaced by the advertisers word.

As I’m looking out and feeding, some of His amazing creatures
Too many are in their world, watching football double features.
If more people would just be thankful for the simplest of things
More of them would forget about the stuff, that ol’ Santa brings.

From working with the animals, a few things I have learned
To most people nowadays, these thoughts they will be spurned.
More time has been wasted, looking for the perfect present to buy
Time is what matters cause things change, with the blink of an eye.

I know my kids will remember, when I am grey and old
Times I spent doing things with them, not presents made of gold.
The hours I’ve spent working, the money I have earned
Is but a mere pittance, to what the kids have returned.

It’s just too bad that Santa can’t package time, and put it under our tree
That is what I’d wish for, with ribbons and bows just for me.
Cause I know that if there’s a beginning, there has to be an end
And you spend most of your life not knowing, what’s up around the bend.

If people just took the time, to spread a little cheer
Why then we could have Santa come, every day of the year.
Then we wouldn’t be confusing Jesus, with all this material stuff
We could then just celebrate Christmas, without the presents and fluff.

So this is what I ask of you, my advice you don’t have to heed
Go out and give some time this Christmas, to someone that is in need.
Spend some of it on children, their faces will start to glow
Take the time to say Merry Christmas, to someone you don’t know.

Write a letter to a soldier, serving and alone in a foreign land
Call up your good neighbor, and offer a helping hand.
Go visit with an old friend, even if you have little to say
Just giving someone some time, makes it a special day.

Don’t forget your parents, and all those many relatives
Time is passing quickly, who knows how long someone lives.
Hold the door open, help the mother with her young
And when you have bitter thoughts, be sure and bite your tongue.

Time is the one thing, gold and millions can never buy
How you spend it is how your remembered, when you lay down and die.
A daily dose of being Santa, should be coming from our hearts
Giving time to others, is where the feelings start.

The cows and horses are now all fed, I better get back into the house
I had better go spend some time, with the kids and the spouse.
Before I go, I’m going to stop and take the time to say
Merry Christmas to you all, have yourselves a wonderful day.
 

Soapweed

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How nice. That was wonderfully written, with some fine and inspiring thoughts for this special season of the year. I just read it to Peach Blossom, and she was very impressed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
 

Jinglebob

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Ahhh, thanks sw!

Just read a Christmas letter from a friend. He was onto the same thing. One of the things he wrote was that we can not save time, nor buy it, we can only spend it, so be sure to spend it wisely. Sounds like you have. Thanks again.

Merry, merry Christmas! And the best year ever, in the new year.

:)

And by the way, great poem! :D
 

ranchwife

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one word, sw










WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





That was simply amazing and so very, very true!! Time is the one thing that can be neither bought nor sold and is worth more than gold to the folks who really matter!! Thanks for the beautiful reminder!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
 

Jassy

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You really covered some very important thoughts in a poetic way...For those of us who do get the chance to go feed and take care of animals everyday....you do catch yourself thinking about whats important...family and time...Ya did good :!: Thanks

Merry Christmas...
 

nr

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It is always interesting to see how differently folks express truths and you did a grand job of it, sw. You have a gift of expression. Thank you for the reminders of those in need of some joy.
 

Mrs.Greg

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sw...thank-you so much,you put alot of my feelings into your poem.I wish you ,Kathy and Mandy and the rest of your family a wonderful Christmas,special prayers to sw's man and Caleb :)
 

sw

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Thanks for the compliments, that one started in one direction and went off on a tangent, but it came out. I just found out another good thing about Ranchers.net, I was stalling going out and feeding the cows, got on here to see what was going on today and the phone rang. IT IS OUR MARINE!!! :D :D :D If I would not have gotten on here I would have missed him again. He said he is going to send me all of the names of people who have sent him things, he really appreciates it, so that I could thank everyone for him. They have one phone and one computer shared by 60 guys so his TIME is limited. He got the camera we sent him for Christmas and right now Hanta is telling him how to send us pictures so pictures may be forthcoming real soon!!! My Christmas present came a bit early. :D :D :D :D :D as Katrina would say, time for a Snoopy dance :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

feeder

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Wonderful, wonderful!!!!! You had the best gift a parent could receive!!! So glad you heard from OUR Marine, it gave me goose bumps just knowing he called.
 

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