The Lasting Gifts

So many times dear ones will ask

What would you like this day,

And what would bring you Christmas joy

That I might give away?

A question posed a hundred times,

And yet we do forget

The treasures that would mean the most,

The dearest gifts to get.

Expectancy - rich happiness,

Good health that means so much,

Undying faith in God above,

A loved one's tender touch,

A peace of mind - a happy heart,

A confidence serene,

A worthwhile thought to live and grow,

A lovely lasting dream.

These are the gifts - the lasting gifts -

To treasure through the years,

A zest for living each new day,

A smile instead of fears.

What would you like this Christmas Day?

So much we all possess;

Abundantly our God gives all

In lasting happiness.

~ Garnett Schultz

Ideals Christmas

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