Christmas Cards

When the holiday is over,

And I have time to spare,

I gather all the Christmas Cards

And find an easy chair.

I pull up closer to the fire,

Take time to reminisce,

I read again each line and verse,

Lest something I might miss.

I try to pick the prettiest,

But can't decide.

The ones I think on longest

Contain messages inside.

There between the pages

Is a special bit of news

About the crops or weather,

Or when the baby's due.

"I can't explain the way I feel,"

Says a friend as pure as gold.

But the simple words, "We love you,"

Make our blessings manifold.

The postman living here receives 

A special one of beauty,

"Thanks for all the little things,"

Beyond his call of duty.

Oh, yes! The ones with pictures

We cherish most of all;

It's amazing how the children

Have grown to be so tall.

We sign cards with our heartstrings

And send them out to share

Our love and hopes for "Peace on Earth."

To people everywhere.

~Louise Dale Nelson