Merry Christmas

Here is an old favorite of mine from the poet, Rod McKuen. Enjoy.

Simple Gifts

Though the gift be small and simple
if the wish is wide
just the simple gift of giving
makes you warm inside.

Though the thought is ever fleeting
if a thought at all
remember all the mighty big things
started out as small.

So if you’ve a gift worth giving
let it be your smile
let it be a kindly word
that makes a stranger stop awhile.

Let it be a simple gift then
if the wish is wide
just the simple gift of giving
makes you warm inside.

© 1965 by Stanyan Music & Rod McKuen

The Test

Facing the test of mortality, what do we pray for? Courage. Strength. Sustained faith. Fast death. No pain. It's a path one walks alone. No one can free you from this. It's a test that can be passed with flying colors if you believe in the power of prayer. It's a power that lifts you above the terror and calms your soul. It is real power, inherent power. Once you feel it's power all fears are erased.