Wednesday, December 17, 2014

My First Christmas in Heaven

From my parish bulletin - my pastor publishes this poem each year as he is aware, for many, Christmas can be a depressing time, especially for those who have lost a loved one in the past year. So if you are feeling a loss, perhaps this will help.

My First Christmas in Heaven


I see the countless Christmas trees,
around the world below
with tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away that tear
for I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so clear
but the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you
the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
but I am not so far away,
we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, my dear ones,
you know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious
than pure gold.
It was always more important in the stories
Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other
as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessings
or love he has for each of you .
So have a Merry Christmas
and wipe away that tear.
Remember I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

1 comment:

Louis M said...

Beautiful (just noticed it) !