
Pollyanna is misunderstood.
She does not smile because
her world is perfect.
She smiles because
nothing is.
No disappointment finds its way
to destroy her imperfectly happy day.

Pollyanna is misunderstood.
She does not smile because
her world is perfect.
She smiles because
nothing is.
No disappointment finds its way
to destroy her imperfectly happy day.
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NIGHT SNOW
In the middle of the night,
blankets hugged about the body tight,
I gathered them about and rose
slipping on boots to go
into the tranquility of the garden
bright with moonlight.
Snow now fills the tracks
of man and beast.
Huge flakes drift down
breathing quietly as I,
gently riding unseen currents,
falling onto still branches,
through a silent sky.
And I stand quietly along their side,
arms held aloft and wide,
chin tipped high
in awe of night,
and snow flakes in flight;
warmed by the sight.
I live! I am alive!
Time sleeps
For those who weep
It’s passage stopped by grief.
Time awakens
For those shaken
By tears’ release.
Glorious morning!
When light is reborn
Time freed of fear and scorn.
People awake who longed
For angels in song
Announcing the birth of a babe.
A babe who restarts time
Reawakens hope
And restores our joy.
Merry Christmas morn!
Delight in this gift given
The day Jesus the Christ is born.
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