One Little Tree

When it comes, I’m not ready, too early,

 it’s just commercial hype.

Where are the Wise Men?

Where is the star?

The babe in the manger

must be awake from all the noise.

There’s no lowing in Walmart

and sleeping on hay,

at least here in Georgia,

would invite an

infestation of ticks.

Silent Night, Holy Night

were the words

and the buildup was more gradual,

a bit of a pause after Thanksgiving,

then, slowly, ever so slowly,

Christmas would ease

its way to our homes.

Gaudy isn’t Godly

and this is about

a savior being born,

remember?

If you are a kid

you can be lost in the letters to Santa

that’s OK.

But, don’t forget the

Magi

or

The Gift Of The Magi.

We all are

getting something special,

don’t worry about

whether batteries are included

worry about the energy

you give off.

Worry about those

who continue to

need

while the rest of us

exceed.

You

can be

a little

Christmas Tree

with only one light

but shine brightly, shine big.

©Herb Ratliff, December 3, 2012, All Rights Reserved