Another Christmas

Tired and stressed

So much to do

With so little time

It only seemed yesterday

That the sun was warm

And the trees green.

Now it’s dark and cold

Christmas Eve is upon us

Dreams of peace, 

Hope and love

Disappear amidst crazy crowds

Is there a baby crying?

According to those in power

The baby isn’t heard

As the reason for the season

Is banned across the world

And I wonder why

Peace on earth seems only a dream.

24th December 2003, Cary, North Carolina, United States of America.

-Richard