"A Christmas Prayer of Thanks"

By, Ken Cornell

Thank You Father,

For Christmas trees, and a children's choir,

For snowy days and a warm, glowing fire.

For my loving old dog asleep at my side, and 

For the Christmas gifts I keep trying to hide.

For a child's laughter and a mother's glee,

For someone I love who also loves me.

For a family that needs me solid and strong, 

Who continue to love me though sometimes I'm wrong.

For friendships that last, are sound and won't crumble,

For those who will help me, though sometimes I stumble.

For a chance to fail as well as succeed,

For an abundance to share with others in need.

But most of all, for the Christ Child's birth,

Your unselfish gift to all across earth.

Amen