Are singing songs of joy

I wonder if they all know

About a special baby boy.

He was born in a manger

With lots of love around

The animals and creatures

Made very little sound.

We know he came to teach us

To live with peace and love

Try to help your fellow man

That message from above.

Don’t forget the animals

Birds and lizards too

We must feed and nurture them

Although we’re not a zoo.

Christmas is for everyone

A happy time for sure

Lots of singing lots of fun

Thank God and praise him more.

Christmas Presents by Joy Hibberd

If I could hand out presents

At Christmas time I’d give,

The things that some folk need in life

To improve the way they live.

To those who have been poorly

I’d give them better health,

To those who find themselves hard up

I’d give a little wealth.

For anyone who’s lonely

I’d give them company,

So they could spend their Christmases

With a friendly family.

For those who lack in faith

Or have become prophets of doom

I’d parcel up some sunshine

To brighten up the gloom.

To all who read this little verse,

I wish them all good cheer.

May they have peace and happiness

Throughout the coming year.

by Miriam Bates

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Mudgee Valley Writers

We were founded in 1986. We are a branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers. We precede our monthly meeting with an informal lunch and chat.