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Celebration of Christmas
Poetry by Lois Wilson  
December 13, 2011 

Three Christmas thoughts from Darke County’s poet, Lois Wilson. Wilson is a published poet and a Darke County Senior Scribe. The following thoughts were written over a wide span of years, from 1956 to 2008. Enjoy them as you enjoy the season. 

THE DONKEY’S STORY 

The journey grew long; I jogged to the song
Of an echoing, clip-clopping beat.
A rapturous air encompassed the pair
As we passed through the Bethlehem street 

Brave Mary was tired; kind Joseph inquired
At the inn, but no room for the blest.
The stable was all; a lowly straw stall
Gave the weary warm welcome and rest. 

Amazed shepherds heard the angels’ glad word,
From the host rose the heavenly ring.
They came to the manger to see the small stranger,
Kneeling prayed at the feet of their King. 

The three from the East on tall, desert beast.
Wise men led by the radiant star,
Bowed down and adored their long-promised Lord,
Brought Him gifts they had carried from far. 

I munched the clean hay where Christ softly lay,
Humbly looked on His beautiful face.
I saw Holy love, bright light from above;
There beheld all God’s glory and grace 

Lois E. WiIson

© 1984 Lois E. Wilson

SPECIAL DELIVERY 

Some toddlers just seem to snap
When they’re put on Santa’s lap.
They see his face is hairy
And find it kind of scary_

Children squirm and scream and cry.
But Santa’s a wise old guy.
When it comes to wanted toys,
Santa knows his girls and boys.

Though their chance to share is missed,
He still brings their Christmas list! 

Lois E. Wilson

© 2008 Lois E. Wilson 

CHRISTMAS 

When the wind nips at your nose
And sends a thrill down to your toes.
When children are flushed of cheek,
Excited with every word they speak;
And eager eyes brighten at a toy display—

     Christmas is not far away. 

When the house bustles with a busy air,
And spicy pine is everywhere.
Gay packages sparkle ‘neath the tree,
And empty stockings say, “Fill me!”
When the whirl quickens with every day—

     Christmas is not far away.

When all glistens in a dress of snow,
And merry carols set your heart aglow.
Church bells ring their beckoning call
Wishing peace and happiness for all.
When friends and foe join hands to pray—

     Christmas is not far away. 

                    Lois E. Wilson

                    © 1956 Lois E. Wilson


 
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