HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Christmas Angel

As I walked by the shops

I saw a little boy staring excitedly

On his own I asked where is parents were

He answered they cannot be with me

Puzzled I enquired why this was so

He looked at me and explained with a sigh

My daddy’s in heaven and my mummy is ill

She is in hospital I fear she will die

It’s Christmas you see I’m looking to buy

An angel that’s gentle and mild

An angel that performs miracles

These pitiful words uttered by this child

I was so overcome by his sorrowful tale

I took hold of his hand and took him inside

When he found out the Angel was too expensive

The little boys smiled dropped, he started to cry

I purchased the Angel so gentle and mild

Then prayed for a miracle as he walked away

It was a few weeks after Christmas I saw them

I will never forget that wonderful day

Their faces were beaming with happiness

They both approached me and smiled

His mother thanked me for the gift

Of the Angel so gentle and mild

 The Angel was placed by my bed

In the night the Angel so gentle and mild

 Filled the room with her iridescent light

A miracle was performed for that thoughtful child

My prayers were also answered

Your thoughts can perform miracles to

Just think of that Angel so gentle and mild

Then she will answer your prayers for you

Malcolm G Bradshaw

 

Christmas desire

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  December brings us,
  Christmas time
  This time of year,
  Is so divine
  We come together,
  For family games
  We stuff ourselves,
  With candy canes
  Under the tree,
  It’s presents galore
  The city turns white,
  Let the snow pour
  The streets and houses,
  Covered in lights
  Everywhere you look,
  There’s sweet delights
  We always feel stuffed,
  Too much food
  The Christmas spirits,
  Put us in a great mood
  Our stockings hung,
  Over the glowing fire
  Did Santa bring you,
  Your desire. 

• Abbe Cutforth