The Christmas Light

Christmas holds so many things

for young and old alike

But nearest to the heart of men

Is the shining of the light.

As I view the many candles

on my way to midnight Mass,

I see the candles shining bright,

They light the road I pass.

They help me on my journey,

And give my heart a glow,

There are different shapes and sizes,

In the houses row by row.

They passed the way for Mary,

And on her way to Bethlehem,

To shelter baby Jesus,

Who gave peace on earth to men.

- Ann Garavan, Pontoon Road, Castlebar.