Is this Christmas – the season of peace and joy?

A manger most palatial readies,

While a slaughter house readies for cows and lamb.

Is this Christmas – the season of warmth and comfort?

Tall tree glitters next to your hearth,

While we bunker under a tree around mountains distant.

Is this Christmas - the season of love and mercy?

Cards and mails of heart-rending ideals do the round,

While we barely breathe and make ends meet.

Is this Christmas - the season of giving and thanksgiving?

Your worn out socks stick out glittering gifts,

While of ours stick out cold working feet and hands.

Isn’t it Christmas - a season for you and me?

You’re sharing all you’ve got,

While we’re looking at what’ve found.

Yes, this is Christmas – a season for all.

Everyone has something to thank for,

While the earth rejoice in lofty ideals of the season.