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YOU KNOW WHAT I REALLY WANT
FOR CHRISTMAS?
I want to feel the magic of being five or six or seven again
When everything about the season is new and fresh and thrilling.
When I felt the tremble of expectancy as parcels
mysteriously appeared under the Christmas tree;
And the wait of three more sleeps grew so excruciating
I felt my body would burst from its skin.
When the HUSH of soft, holy moments hugged me like a blanket
As I sat mesmerized by tinsel glimmer and tree lights;
And the sweet, sweet strains of Away in a Manger
filled me with shivery delight.
Yes, I long to feel again the secret yearnings of a child's heart
for the inexpressible and the MIRACULOUS. . .
As I wait in Wonder for the Christ Child.
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Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!
Acknowledgement:
This piece was inspired by something I read in Robert Fulghum's
book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
A long-time InScribe member, Brenda Leyland writes from her home in Sherwood Park, Alberta. She writes at It's A Beautiful Life and is also on Facebook.
Oh yes. That is what I really want too. Thank you, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt you'll see that childlike wonder up close and personal when your house is brimming with the grandkids this Christmas. B :)
DeleteBeautifully written, Brenda. I got shivers as I grasped your dream. Aw!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This sums it up exactly! Thank you for this inspired post, Brenda,
ReplyDeleteYes, longing is a great part of Christmas. Beautifully written, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda. I want that longing to embrace me and stay with me.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Alan, Amen!
DeleteThank you Brenda, for these lovely thoughts. I think such longing is what each person wants, and sadly I think some have forgotten.
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