Chickadees:  The following poems are not typed in order.  I am typing them as I picked up from the desk.

                 In front of the fire we sit and wait, 

                  To see the smiles that our children will make

                 When they open their presents of toys and gifts,

                  Causing their eyes to light up, and my spirits to lift.

                  For Christmas day this year will bring,

                  Joy to all as the angels did sing,

                   With friends and family all now home.

                    None of us have to feel alone.

                     Each we toast to each loved ones passed,Each year we try to make love our last.

                      Outside our window a pure winter's snow. Will shine in tomorrow morning' heavenly glow.

                       Family and friends I haven'y seen all year,

                       Sharing old stories that bring laughter and tears.

                        And even with Christmas at my door,

                         I think that I could wait for tomorrow, a litttle more.

                                                                          Brad---Dec.   2009

                                                        DECEMBER'S  PALETTE  

                        We'll dream of peppermints when we are abed,

                         And Santa's coats

                          And choir notes

                          Let's paint the town red!

                          We'll dream of garlands and sweet manger scens,

                           And holy wreaths

                           And festive trees,

                            Let's paint the town Green!

                            We'll dream of snowfall and soft candle light,

                             And fluttering wings,

                              While angels sing,  

                               Let's paint the town White!

                                                                                      Alicia------Dec.  2009

                              I feel like I'm going crazy

                              Everyone's around me lately

                               They're all shoppingmfor the holiday

                                And that's okay.

                                Since it's Christmastime

                                 Bless this life!

                                  Jesus Christ

                                                                     Gina Grace------Dec. 2009

                                                          A child remembering snow

                               Snow falling slowly,

                               Dancing, spinning, twirling,

                                Patterns forming beautifully,

                                Of colors, light, and shadows

                                 Winds singing softly,

                                  Frolicking, soothing, and melancholy,

                                  Of playtime, past-times, yet cold.

                                                                         Daniel Smith----Dec.  2009

                                 OOOh Christmas time,  Christmas time,

                                  I think I've lost my mind

                                   O what fun it is to wrap

                                    Presents all the time.

                                    HEY

                                    Pray for me, pray for me,

                                    I'm sure I've lost my mind

                                     All I do is think about

                                     Presents all the time!

                               (note)  This poem can be sung to the tune of Jingle Bells.  Try it-it's cute!

                                                                        Shelley------Dec. 2009

They said it was too long for facebvook.  CONGRATULATIONS--GRAVD PRIZE

                                        SILENT NIGHT  HOLY NIGHT

                  Bethlehem was unaware of this great light.

                   Little did they know that he was the Don

                   The great Emancipator-He was the one

                    They didn't know that i the catttle's manger lay the Word,

                     So that the amazing love of the Father could be heard.

                      They had no idea that God, Himself, had stepped down,

                       Choosing only cross over His perfect holy crown,

                        For the little One that cried to catch His first breath,

                         Would win victory over hell, the grave and death.

                           Bethlehem never knew how dark was its sight,

                            Until the first Christmas morning wheen Jesus became our Light.

                              2nd--------Daphne

                               3rd-------Christie

                               I will print them all later..  Thanks to all.

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I HAVE A JUDGE!!!!!  C'mon kiddiea--don't let me down.