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Christmas time in the gentile world
and I am alone
No family makes its way
down the highway
for turkey or ham
Only a miniature Santa guards my door
a gift

I have my dog though
He barks through his wire gate
at people walking down the street
We will share the memory
of Yeshu'a's birth together
In that manger
All that time ago

And I will ask Buddy
if he made the world a better place
The Romans more certain
My dog won't answer
but look at me with obedience
a query
His unlimited Love

And it is Buddy
I should feel guilt for
Locked away in my back yard
for my enjoyment
Unable to run free

It is Buddy who protects me
from the demons of the night
He is truly my Saviour
in this tortured hour
this harrowed moment
this 'Future'

For how can a Galilean man
born 2,000 years ago
help me now?
You say I have no faith?
In what?
He has gone

But my dog has not
His hair bristles
nose twitches
walks the beach
eats his 'tucker'

And he will share Christmas lunch
with me
Celebrating all men
All creatures
who have been born

None more special
than the other

Adam, that is so sad and poignent for all those spending Christmas alone. I really feel for anybody in that position - for whatever reason. It is a very beautiful poem thank you for sharing it here.
My heart goes out to anyone over Christmas who has suffered a loss, as it is such a bittersweet time, seeped in memories of those who should have been there to share it.

I won't be alone Ali, I'll have Buddy! But you're right, many people feel 'left out' and alone at certain joyous times of the year. People like the Salvos do enormous good. In celebrating, one oftentimes reflects on the past - what might have been - as well as looking ahead into the future. May the world really turn 180 degrees and start getting its act together in 2006. And may we feel for those less fortunate than ourselves. Always

Take care

Boss

Yes, Boss, that is a beautifully expressed response to these holidays, when so many gather together for sharing good times and memories.

You're right that you won't be alone . I've spent some holidays ~ as recent as this past Thanksgiving ~ intentionally 'alone' with my animals There's something to be said for alone time, when it's by choice. Even when it's not by choice, it's not necessarily a 'bad' thing. Reflection time, and quality time with them, when being with others, would have precluded it. I am sorry, however, that all members of your family aren't still around. You'd have surely had at least one of your siblings to celebrate with.

My dog won't answer
but look at me with obedience
a query
His unlimited Love

Great description.

I hope your non-gentile Christmas goes well for you, Boss .

Love,
Lizzy

Bossman....there's a poem/song by Tagore...I dont recall the name of it but there's a line that goes something like:

If none shall come hearing your call
Then walk alone, then walk alone.

Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year to yourself and everyone else here.

Thanks kush - Tagore, what a master - and thanks particularly to Lizzy. I feel we kinda' had a bit of a falling out of late and I hope it is all rectified now. You are one special woman. Have a great Christmas both of you.

Bossman (I like Bossman!)

All my gratitude for you, Boss,
It was a beautiful poem....

My loneliness isn't so alone now,

Muddy.

Dear Boss ~

Thank you. You're a special person, too ~ one of the rare ones still holding onto their dreams. I felt disagreement, but never felt a falling out. I'm sorry that this was your perception. Our perceptions can be so different, though, I know. I'm glad to know that the feeling is now dissolved. Have a great Christmas, Boss.

Yours is a very poignant response, Muddy.

Love,
Lizzy