Christmas Poems ... by John Alexander

Christmas brings many memories, some from long ago, some more recent. In addition to remembering the birth of Jesus, it’s also a time of reflection, a time with family and friends, a time of remembering loved ones no longer with us. I pray you are able to reflect on many fond memories as well as make new memories with those you are near. I had trouble picking which Christmas poems to share with you. I pray you are blessed by the ones I chose. You can read more of them by searching my poems for the word Christmas at www.QuietTimeRhymes.com

Blessings, John

Christmas Joy

I don’t know who will read this rhyme, Your circumstance, the place, or time.

You may be lonely, hurting, sad, Perhaps you’re joyful, happy, glad.

I pray the songs you sing and hear Will lift your spirit, bring you cheer.

I pray this Christmas you find peace And in your heart may joy increase.

I can’t reach out and take your hand, But pray you know and understand,

The One whose birth we celebrate, Who made the way to Heaven’s gate.

The shepherds heard the angels sing And share the joy, “Good news we bring.”

He is the Christ sent from above, Who gave Himself for us in love.

Never Old

Angelic voices Christmas Eve Sang “Hallelujah, earth receive

The Son of God who’s born this night.” O’er Bethlehem, a star shone bright.

We read the story, never old. So many years it’s been retold.

The Christmas songs this time of year Reflect the words we long to hear,

Of peace on earth, good will to men. No room for Mary at the Inn,

Inside the manger she gave birth. The newborn King who made the earth,

Who made the stars shine in the sky, Who with the Father reigned on high,

Became a man that we might live. The greatest gift that one could give.

There are too many people with one empty chair. So many are hurting, who need love and care. Remember this Christmas, those no longer here. Hold on to the memories so precious and dear. Reach out to those near us in need of a touch. Our small acts of kindness can bless them so much. If we know someone hurting and feeling alone, We can still show our love when we pick up the phone. A card or a call, a small gift that we’ve made Can offer some comfort and help the grief fade. In these days social distancing’s taking its toll. Our need for a touch comes from deep in the soul. I pray we survive it and come out unscathed, That expressions of love will endure and be saved. I pray like the flowers that blossom this spring, We’re set free to embrace, take our mask off and sing.

Sharing Christmas

Thanksgiving’s behind us, and Christmas draws near,

Tradition reminds us to be of good cheer.

Why break with tradition? Let’s still find a way

To celebrate Christmas beginning today.

We’ll play all the music passed down through the years,

Let the One in the manger dispel any fears.

The words and the music seem different somehow,

A year full of changes has brought us to now.

It’s not about holly or wreaths on the door,

But sharing and caring. Love others once more.

We’re forced to resolve what’s important to keep

And clean out the clutter that makes our life cheap.

It’s not about treasure we gather on earth

That gives our life value or measures its worth.

I pray we find Christmas each day that we live.

It’s not about getting, but what we can give.

John Alexander

John Alexander lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife and his Cavalier King Charles