SEASONS GREETINGS



Smoke curls from the chimneys –

Jack Frost fills the air –

Downtowns filled with shoppers –

There is bustling everywhere.



Children’s eyes are bright and shiny –

As to “Santa Claus” they write –

Of the many nice surprises –

To be brought on Christmas night.



The trees have lost their emerald dresses –

They’re no longer bleak and brown –

They are now adorned with lace and diamonds –

Lovely as a jeweled crown.



Yesterday’s memory of a world worn and old –

Has disappeared quickly from sight –

Last night God painted a picture –



Christmas carolers are singing –

Peace on Earth – Good will to Men –

May all be filled with love and gladness –

Until Christmas comes again



Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

November 11, 1962