A poem :)
A Christmas song,
Of peace and joy,
A child of light,
A baby boy.
Band - strike up!
Begin your call
A song for us
For one and all.
Sing first of angels,
Donkeys after,
Festive emotions:
Smiles and laughter.
Add in some snow
It looks the part,
Talk of presents
And warmth of heart.
And don’t forget
That baby boy,
Bringing all this
Love and joy.
Sing to all
Who care to hear,
Of dancing snowmen,
Flying deer.
This Christmas song
For all to see,
Take heed of it
And not of Me.
I cannot sing
Of peace and love,
I know not joy
From up above.
I am the child
Who sits in fear,
Cries for help
With none to hear.
I am the woman
Torn with crying,
Family scattered,
Children dying.
I am the man
Plagued with sorrow,
Who has no hope
To smile tomorrow.
How can I sing
This Christmas song
Of Good and Right
When all is Wrong?
O that the band
Would play for longer,
Trumpets sound,
Then sound still stronger.
Hark that angel,
Watch that city,
Keep me from
Your eyes and pity.
The song goes on
Of how, at night,
A man brings presents
Before its light.
I closed my eyes
Hugged myself tight,
Wished so hard
For silent night.
He brought no gifts
Last night, instead
He hit me, raped me,
Sheets stained red.
That same red
On festive cards,
Decorates my arm
With scars.
This child who lies
In murky manger,
What cares he
For total stranger?
What is his name?
The song wont say,
This melody
Of Christmas day.
I thought I knew
A verse or two,
Not known by most,
Sung by a few.
I thought it named
That baby boy,
Whilst others told
Of gifts and toys.
It named him Jesus,
Called him saviour,
One who taught to
Love thy neighbour.
I knew his name,
I’m told he died,
A sacrifice
For those who lied.
Something to do with
Sin and pain,
A crown of thorns,
Then Life again.
But wait - the chorus
Comes around,
Bells and sledging,
Kings with crowns
Sing on, you choir,
Play on, you band,
Tell of joy
In all the land.
I almost thought to
Join your singing,
When I heard
That verse beginning.
The verse that spoke
The baby’s name,
The one that told
Of end to pain.
But I’m glad
That I did not,
It seems that verse,
You all forgot.