My Fren Bella says Merry Christmas.

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The calendar is turning;

it’s near the end of year.

A different kind of Christmas

 is about to be, I fear.

  My list of gifts is growing,

 and money’s hard to find.

A different kind of Christmas

 is forming in my mind.

Oh, lights will still twinkle,

 and snowflakes will still fall.

A different kind of Christmas

 won’t change that at all.

  Carols will still ring out,

 and sleigh bells will still ring.

A different kind of Christmas

 will be in the gifts I bring.

My gifts won’t cost money; 

new traditions, I can start.

A different kind of Christmas

will come straight from my heart.

I’ll give love and understanding,

share a shoulder and a song.

A different kind of Christmas, 

that will last the whole year long.

I’ll stand up for your honor,

and lend a helping hand.

And, hope a different kind of Christmas

will spread across the land.

I’ll offer my forgiveness,

toss old resentments all away.

I'll wish for yours to be returned

For the times it was me who strayed.

I’ll take the time to thank you

 as we gather by the tree,

for your part in our family

 and all you’ve done for me.

  Isn’t that what Christmas means?

Aren’t all its treasures free?

I think my different kind of Christmas

Is what was truly meant to be.

~ Susan Haley ~