A Candle for Hope ©2006

Downtown lights come to life with a Christmas spirit
A Melody is playing softly for those who can hear it
Anyone can hum along as holiday joy enters our heart
If unfamiliar with our tradition, singing is a start

Santa Claus will come to visit children in our town
Elves tag along helping to pass all the gifts around
Nothing can match the joy coming from a Childs face
As they assure Santa they were good under Gods grace

Snow usually falls around this special time of year
It brings family closer together to give good cheer 
A pine tree is set in the corner of our family room
Decorations are put on branches to take away gloom

Gifts placed under this tree of magnificent beauty
Waiting for Christmas morning, just like you and me
Mistletoe hangs from a doorway for those who dare
All for a little kiss someone would like to share

Christmas dinner is another tradition we do enjoy
Right after toys are claimed by every girl and boy
Stories are told of the year we are leaving behind
A wish made for next year to turn out just as fine

Christmas captures our hearts, there is no debate
We welcome you into our holiday home to celebrate
Our own tradition a candle shall burn every year
In hope all finds peace during this holiday cheer