A Christmas Poem

This will be my last post until the new year and it is one that is very close to my heart.  It's not meant to be sad or melancholy but just a gentle memory shared.  I had an older brother.  He was my hero, my protector, my best friend.  And even though he has been gone for close to 20 years, I still miss him.

I recently came across a poem he wrote when he was in high school. I had forgotten that I had saved it all these years.   It's the perfect Christmas poem.  In fact, I shared it in my Christmas letter this year.  He never gave it title. I just think of it as The Christmas Poem.

So here it is, my gift to all of you in memory of my big brother and in honor and thanksgiving to our Savior and Lord.  May each of you have a joy filled Christmas.

 

The Night was dark, one star shone bright

To guide three wise men with its light

A journey long, but they were strong

For they bore gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Below the light they found a site

And there the babe for whom they'd prayed

Upon their knees the wise men sat

And gave their gifts for they were glad.