Christmas

joy surrounds us at this time
as christmas draws nearer
smiles on children's faces
as santa knocks on their door

carolers singing merrily
candy canes handed out
laughter and happiness fills the air
when this time rolls around

calendars fully booked
with various celebrations
credit cards maxed out
with all the gifts to buy

family and friends gather round
to join in annual traditions
christmas trees go up
as parents put the star on top

wise men gathered round a manger
to welcome a gorgeous baby boy
a baby born in bethlehem
welcomed in the hay

above the stable rose a star
of which the shepherds followed
saviour, king, lord of all
living still this day