Wales' Tales 11/17/15

The memories of Christmas

At this time of year

Are filled with the thoughts

That brings laughter and tear.

The tree with its lights,

The smell of the greens

Remind us of Christmases-

Past family scenes.

Shiny gift bicycles

Sparkling and new,

Dolls in their wrappings

Wishes come true.

Visits by family,

Meals shared with joy,

Taking the moment to show

That new toy.

Sitting with grandpa

Before the bright fire,

Wrapped in the blanket,

Good thoughts did inspire.

Christmas Eve service

So late in the night,

Getting us ready for

Christmas morn light.

Birth of the Savior

In song and word,

Telling the story,

Let Good News be heard.

Carols and tinsel,

Cookies and punch

Leftover turkey

To be next day’s lunch.

All the aromas,

All the old sounds,

Watching for snowflakes

The wind blows around.

Those are the memories

That will never cease.

They bring us a warmth

That will bring us God’s

                                    Peace,

                                                Alex

Veteran's Day Wales' Tale

Fallen heroes on my mind,

Perfect words are hard to find

To offer thanks for all they’ve done

To keep us safe and keep us one.

Offering their finest skills,

Being forced to count the kills

That make war such a gruesome act,

People die and that’s a fact.

And humans just have never found

A way to walk on even ground

Where no one uses deadly force

To try to make their chosen course

Accepted by the other guy

And always leaves us wondering why

We seem to need choose to fight

To prove that we are always right

And when we do, to pay the cost

Those faithful fighters’ lives are lost.

And so we have a holiday

To offer thanks, our debt to pay.

For those who had to give their all,

Who by their comrades had to fall

In places all around the world,

Iraq, in Nam, in Gettysburg,

Where ere the Stars and Stripes unfurled,

Who fought for freedom, where they were

And now it causes hearts to stir.

We thank them for their service brave

Who went to war, freedom to save.

In honor of their gifts and lives,

To make sure that our freedom thrives

We must make sure that wars will cease

And learn to live with all in…          

                                                Peace,

                                                            Alex

Wales' Tales 11/11/15

Wind is blowing, leaves are dancing,

Change is in the air!

Time to take a look at things

And make sure all is fair.

Time to put away the stuff

We got for summer play.

Time to make sure we prepare

For winter’s on its way.

Putting all the garden tools

In their storage place.

Getting out the snow shovel

For storms we have to face.

Putting in a stock of wood

The fireplace to fill,

Making sure we take the time

To cover up the grill.

And then it’s time to take a breath

And find a place to rest,

To contemplate the year so far

Considering the best

Of all that God has sent your way

To let you know you’re blessed.

The love of family, laughs and smiles,

Hard work and restful nights,

Great mounds of food to fill your board

And warm celestial lights,

The gentle breeze, the call of birds,

The blooms that came with spring,

A life of blessings piled high

All gifts from God, the king.

For now we come to time for thanks

We gather near and far,

To sit at table, holding hands

Give thanks for who we are –

The children of a gracious God

Whose blessings never cease,

Who welcomes us with open arms

And grants us hope and …

                                                Peace,

                                                            Alex