December 15, 2019

  • Christmas 2019

    Peace, Christmas Peace

    Nothing in life
    is ever one-sided,
    but this current strife
    has our country divided.

    Not since the years
    of the Vietnam War
    have political fears
    hurt relationships more.

    But it's Christmas!
    Relax, get some sleep.
    Our families need us--
    the battle will keep.

    In World War I,
    in the midst of the fray,
    a truce was begun
    on a chill Christmas day.

    One soldier voiced
    "Silent Night" in the cold,
    then both sides rejoiced
    in that carol of old.

    Divided, we fall;
    let the arguing cease.
    Descend on us all
    sweet Spirit of Peace.

    2019 Cheri Neuman Herald
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    Merry Christmas old friends!!