Once upon a Christmas tree, we hang our lovely trinkets; a medley of shimmering stars cast their glow.
Glass angels sparkle in the fairy lights; they remind us to keep the faith.
Atop the tree, an angel in white, admonishes our hearts to stay strong.
A keeper of the evergreen branches, she is wise and knowing.
In life, we wander deep into the forest of evergreen trees, and sometimes, we lose our way.
But, at Christmas, there is a light that pierces our hearts.
We find our way, despite the growing darkness in the forest.
On Christmas Day, snow falls thick and heavy, and blankets the earth in a world of winter-white.
One evergreen stands taller than the rest; upon the branches, tiny birds gather, and they nest.
Like Christmas bells, their chatter echoes throughout the forest.
Not unlike the song of angels, morning bells ring out in a melodious chant.
We are not monks dressed in robes, but we know the music of the soul.
Once upon a Christmas tree, we hang our lovely trinkets; in the night sky above, a shimmering star lights our way, and we find our way home for Christmas.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.”: Romans 15:13
Nice! And a Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas! I so look forward to your posts! 🙂
Your tree is just beautiful, and so is this post! Thank you!
Thank you! I hope all is going well as you prepare for Christmas. I still have some things on my to-do list! Take care and enjoy these days!
a heartwarming poem and well decorated tree … a white Christmas I don’t know!
Our santa wears board shorts to surf 🙂
Your Santa is quite lucky! We sometimes have snow for Christmas. It can also be quite warm…Wishing you Christmas blessings!
and you … we will all be relieved to see the backside of this year!
Such a beautiful poem and I love your tree! 🥰
Thank you! I have really enjoyed decorating the house this year! This particular tree for the photo is at one of my children’s houses. I love seeing how they decorate their homes for the season…lots of creative touches. 🙂
A truly beautiful Christmas story of finding our way home.
I am glad you enjoyed it! Christmas will soon be here…wishing you blessings!
So picturesque, Linda. Thank you for that. Merry Christmas. – Alan
Merry Christmas! These last few days before Christmas always slip by so quickly…enjoy this season!
Yes we do! Lovely poem and photos. Merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you! Wishing you Christmas blessings!
Beautiful post! I love your tree, it’s so big! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🙂 x
I want to wish you a very ‘Happy Christmas!’ The semester I spent overseas in Cambridge, England, was one of the happiest times in my life. I loved the English countryside. All of my life, I was ‘in love’ with all things British. To actually live there in person, was a dream come true. I hope to return there again. Your blog has brought me so much joy! I read your posts, and once again, I have a bird’s eye view of the United Kingdom. Through your marvelous posts, I return to a place that captured my heart so many years ago. Thank you, Jenny!
Linda, what a beautiful poem of Christmas and the joy, hope and light it brings as we remember the love of our dear Savior! Such lovely photos, too. My heart is smiling! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas,Melissa! I am glad that your heart is smiling! Wishing you blessings now, and in the New Year!
Thank you for the Christmas gift. I like it very much!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! May the gifts of love, peace, and joy be yours at Christmas and always!