~~My Christmas Card List~~~

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  1. Sami

    Sami New Member

    I got this as a Christmas card from friends, I enjoyed it so much, and thought some of you may enjoy reading it as well. It is long, but worth the read!


    The Author is George A. Gladden, Sr.....Copyright


    My Christmas Card List

    I have a list of folks I know,
    all written in a book,

    And every year when Christmas comes,
    I go and take a look.

    That is when I realize
    these names are all a part,

    Not of the book they're written in,
    but of my very heart.

    For each name stands for someone
    who has crossed my path sometime,

    And in that meeting they've become
    the rhythm in each rhyme.

    While it may sound fantastic
    for me to make this claim,

    I really feel that I'm composed
    of each remembered name.

    And while you may not be aware
    of any special link,

    Just meeting you has changed my life
    much more than you may think.

    For once I've met somebody,
    the years cannot erase

    The memory of a pleasant word
    or of a friendly face.

    So never think my Christmas cards
    are just a mere routine

    Of names upon a Christmas list,
    forgotten in between.

    For when I send a Christmas card
    that is address to you,

    It's because you're on the list
    of folks I'm endeared to.

    For I am but a total
    of the many folks I've met,

    And you happen to be one of those
    I prefer not to forget.

    Whether I have known you
    for many years or few,

    In some way you have had a part
    in shaping things I do.

    And every year when Christmas comes
    I relize anew,

    The best gift life can offer
    is meeting folks like you.

    So, may the spirit of Christmas
    that forevermore endures

    Leave its richest blessings
    in the hearts of you and yours.

    Written by: George A. Gladden, Sr.


    I hope you enjoyed this.....I sure did.....

    Happy Holiday's.....
    Sami..... :)
     
  2. Linda1002

    Linda1002 New Member

    Very nice.........thanks, Sami.
     
  3. NurseMom

    NurseMom New Member

    Sami-

    That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    What a wonderful sentiment!!!
     
  4. ripper roo

    ripper roo lisa

    wonderful

    this part is so true about the people here, they have helped me start to live my life
    for me instead of for this stupid illness

    lisa
     

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