Holiday Reflection

I wonder sometimes
What the meaning would be,
Of Christmas if I didn't have all I see.

I'm surrounded by things
Appreciated no doubt,
But I wonder sometimes, is this what I'm about?

Unlike some I live well,
Nice home and nice things,
I don't ever worry what the next day will bring.

At this time of the year
When my blessings shine clear,
I sit and reflect on those who struggled this year.

So many lack food,
Basic clothes and a home,
Too many are sick - sad, cold and alone.

We live in a world
Out of balance I think,
How to help those who find themselves right on the brink?

Perhaps it starts here,
With reflection I guess,
To appreciate and share that with which I've been blessed.

I can send healing thoughts,
And give of my time
To others whose path walked is different from mine.

As I gaze at my tree
With its lights bright and clear
I can only hope peace comes to all this New Year.

I'll donate my efforts,
To perhaps serve some dinner,
And write a few checks; let my balance be thinner.

With compassion and care
In our hearts and our minds,
Perhaps comfort will one day bless ALL of mankind.