I AM THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

I am the Christmas Spirit

That comes with the start of December

A winter solstice spell, perhaps,

When people forget to remember --

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The drab realities of fact,

The cherished hurt of ancient wrongs,

The lonely comfort of being deaf

To human sighs and angel's songs.

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Suddenly, they lose their minds

To heart's demands and beauty's grace;

And deeds extravagant with love

Give glory to the commonplace.

--Antony F. Perrino