Happy Holidays?

Whatever Happened?

What ever happened to days gone by,
when Christmas wasn’t a crime?
You could say Merry Christmas
and not offend any passer by.

Things have changed and times are moving forward
way too fast.
Now we have to think and look
and ask permission to talk as we pass.

The holidays as I remember
in days not that far gone
Were times of joy and peace and hope
and most everyone got along.

I’m not suggesting that we somehow
turn the clock hands of time back;
Rather let’s ask the questions
of how we can reach out and love people back.

Let’s attack the institution of here and now
and everything must be fair,
Let’s attack the thoughts and ideas of people
that God is an angry bear.

Let’s help people to see
in everything that we say and do
That they matter to us because they matter to God
and we honestly love them through and through.

So my friends let’s stand up
for God’s outrageous and radical love,
Let’s reach out a hand and help someone
and please do not judge.

Let’s through our actions near and far
show love in all we do,
And yes our actions will speak much louder than words,
Merry Christmas to YOU!

Jeff Coon 2005