Christmas Gifts

The Turtle Dove by Sophie Anderson

Of all the gifts
That Christmas brings,
The best are made
Of little things:

Melody of carols all the year,
Cheer to friends that you hold dear;
Courage to someone else to start
Some task for which he hasn't heart;

Thoughts for those having less than you,
Faith though the future's not in view;
Fun and laughter to go everywhere,
Kindness to show how much you care;
Strength to begin all over again,
And love to seek the best in every man.

While other seasons come and go
And another year hurries past,
Let's give again the little things...
They are the gifts that last.

Alberta Dredla