Monday, December 19, 2022

45 Years of Christmas Poems: Christmas 2022

 










All of us go through periods of transition in our lives. That is normal as we walk our path and author our life/story. Sometimes they can be virtually effortless while other times, quite the opposite. With everything that is occurring with me right now, I had serious doubts that I was going to catch the inspiration for this year's poem and even if I did, would I have the time to actually get it down, produce my cards etc.

When I write the first line that "this didn't come in the usual way," that is true. A few days ago, I was sitting to write a page in my journal, something that I do each morning to center myself and prepare to experience the best day possible. As I wrote the normal intro, the next words were "Well, why don't you write the poem here in your journal?" And so I did and for the first time ever, these six verses flowed through me onto the page with no effort, no editing. That had never happened before but now I can say I've experienced what true channeling feels like. I like it and I hope you do as well.


Christmas 2022

By Richard Perrotti

 

This didn’t get done in the usual way

But is any way usual anymore?

Through traditions we try to keep them alive

Comparing now against the past, keeping score

 

Perspective is a gift or a curse it seems

A lens on our own unique view

And as much as we try to remain satisfied

We’ll lock on to something askew

 

It can be minor like a star on a tree

That isn’t sitting quite right

A little adjusting, a quick step back

And all now seems well in our sight

 

But a larger step back is needed

Adjusting one’s view from the heart

Is there really a “war on Christmas”?

Where did this dark notion start?

 

We live in a world that’s grand and diverse

Teeming with all aspects of life

As you walk through your world, your present, your now,

Why choose darkness over light?

 

Hold on to what’s precious but also remember

That change is the way of the world

Focus on the best, choose love over hate

And a path of peace shall be unfurled


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