Winter Sky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

somewhere under a winter sky

I fell in love with you;

the warmth of your skin

against the chill in the air

that and the color of nightfall laced in your hair,

laced as ribbon woven with these hands

holding captive my heart  

to the love - that graces

mortal man -

 

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2008

The Forgotten Christmas Tree

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

In a time no longer remembered

Behind a door marked Midnight

There stood a Christmas tree

Who had lost its sparkling Christmas Light

 

Where the Christmas Wishes were hung

But the world could not see

Belonging to all the little children

Of the Forgotten Christmas Tree

 

These children huddled beneath its branches 

To take shelter from cold nights  

Awaiting with wide and hopeful eyes

The return of the beautiful Christmas Light

 

They held tight to each others hands  

The tiny ones frightened by the dark

Making sure to stay clear of the great door

That claimed Midnight as its mark

 

They knew not what could lie

Beyond the darkness of the door

Only that it had been a hundred years

Since it had been opened, maybe more

 

Then on an extra cold and dreary night

A bitter snowy wind began to blow

And they all gathered hiding within the tree

Having no other place to go

 

Clinging to each others jackets

In fear they would all blow away

They tried not to be frightened

As its great branches started to sway

 

The tree was losing strength

And certain soon lost they all would be

They gathered up their Christmas Wishes

Looking straight to the top of the Forgotten Tree

 

Then each child read their Christmas Wish

Aloud, clear enough for all the world to hear

And with it sent their faith and love

To all the lost hearts whether far or near

 

Soon in the wind there rang a sound

From the other side of the Midnight door  

Faint then louder as it came near

And suddenly they were not frightened anymore

 

The children’s hearts became quiet and still

 As they listened to the sound of wings taking flight

“They are coming, they are coming,” the children cried

“They are bringing the Christmas Light”

 

The air grew calm, as peace filled the air

And slowly the Midnight door began to open wide

Spilling Christmas Love and Christmas Light

As a thousand angel wings carried Joyous Yule Tide

 

With One Little Angel taking his place

On the very top of the Forgotten Tree

Where he will remain forever for all who are lost

As a beacon of Christmas Faith, Hope and Love

For the whole world to see…                        bkmackenzie  copyrighted 2008

All Things Christmas …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Bells and sparkling lights

Christmas Carols on winter nights

Houses made of Gingerbread

Children dressed in green and red

 

Pretty wrappings and colored bows

Fields and meadows of pure white snow

Warm woolen mittens pinned to my coat

Hot cups of coco with marshmallows afloat

 

Flying angels and dancing elves

Toys lined up on Santa’s shelves

All ready to go on Christmas Eve

To all of those who still Believe

 

Reindeer antlers to guide the way

A Jolly Old St. Nick in a shiny red sleigh

Dark blue nights and the Bethlehem Star

For Three Wise Men who have traveled far

 

Loving hearts and gentle hands

Helping those in need of a caring friend

Baskets and bundles left at the door

Hustles and bustles across the floor

 

Candy canes and Christmas trees

A round of grace and thanks upon our knees

A candle lit for Peace on Earth

Celebrating the Blessed Christ Child’s birth

 

All of these things are to me

What Christmas is and should always be

Sprinkled with the Joy, Faith and Love

Of Friends and Family and God Above

 

bkmackenzie

copyrighted 2008

 

 

Merry Christmas to everyone — Especially to those of you who regularly stop by and leave their comments —- May you and you families have a Beautiful Christmas Week.

 

signed……………..bkmackenzie

Wings of Christmas

Heaven is a little brighter this Christmas
God has called a servant home
To help light the heavenly candles
That glorify His Magnificent Throne

We each have so many Christmas’s here
To live and love and learn
Before we are presented by Our Heavenly Father
The shining wings that we have earned

Yes, Heaven has a new angel this year
To spread the Glorious Christmas Light
Throughout a world so often filled by darkness
On that Most Holy of Holy Nights

Remember God  gathers up our tears
Creating beautiful stars from our  sorrow
Which will guide the Christmas Angels’ way
Bringing peace and joy to our tomorrows

And when our earthly time too is finally over
That special angel will be there to take our hand. and
Help us into our heavenly wings, as
Once more before God, together we shall stand

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2008

I wrote this for my girlfriend who lost her husband on December 3rd, 2008 to a heart attack.  

To all who may have lost loved ones during this Holiday season — God’s Blessings.  Anyone is free to spread this to someone who may be experiencing sorrow during this Christmas season.     signed…………………bkmackenzie

Twelve Days of Christmas

Tomorrow starts the 12 Days of Christmas poetry postings on the poetry site Poets Who Blog (PWB).

Log in starting tomorrow and read poetry of this beautiful Season of Lights, Christmas, Holidays and Winter Wonder –

We have much to be thankful for in the celebration of Life —

 

signed…………………………..bkmackenzie