Christmas Lights

whether it be along the grand avenue
all decked out in the colors of the season
walking elbow to elbow
amid the throngs of the people

or maybe on a scale less grand
walking with your honey hand in hand
along the Main Streets
of various small downs

to those places few and far between
divided by miles without another person
ever being seen
lay those lesser known addresses

important only to those who live there
are those Christmas lights
burning ever so bright
in the windows or ‘round the tree

you see, it’s not the heights of the displays
or the grand mark of excellence
no, it’s none of these
it’s in the hearts of the people
who live and work there

I hope and pray that the lights of the season
burn bright in everyone’s heart
of the faith or not
for its a symbol of sacrifice, joy, love and peace
for us all