The message that is Christmas

by Jeannette Cabraal

Sacred the night when Christ was born
Mystery enwraped in a Christmas morn
Soothing, the secrets loud proclaimed
"Peace on earth goodwill to men"

Unholy these times of bitter strife
Simmering hatred in the world is rife
Tumultuous thoughts Man's mind assail
Shattering goodwill war prevails.

Man against man: nations locked in conflict:
Sans peace, sans goodwill, man exists
Distorted, contorted this message of peace
Christ Child ordain these war drums cease.

Dispel the darkness that enwraps man's mind
Through the lowly birth may he enlightenment find
Down through the ages thy message resonates
May the true meaning of Christmas permeate.