It's Christmas-time once again

Time for holly and mistletoe

For wreaths and candy-canes

And for the ways we can show 



Those who are closest in our hearts

How we feel ... for the things they've done

Throughout the year - right from start

And the best way is just to share time, some



In whatever way you can ... by touch, write or voice

Whichever way it is - you make a solid choice ...

For no other holiday period is quite so prime ...

As this time of year ... when it's Christmas-time!



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

2:20pm Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 1998