Christmas 2008

Dawn of another Christmas
with the fragrance of pine
snow, in winter has begun
Lord's son born to nation.
Children look forward to santa!
adults plan for their pockets!
What Christmas! Yet it is!
Celebrate it, as you feel.

Share your Christmas, that is what it means
world acclaims the birth with glee
Christmas carols heard - door to door
do they practice what they show?
"Peace be with you" one would say
Lord said "the birth adorns a sinner's way"
fathom the place where He was born
Rags is Christmas - not a weapon to talk.

Malathi Perera