Peace and Blessings To You All

Regardless of what faith you claim, what walk of life you hail from, no matter the triumphs and disappointments of this past year, let us all come together to recognize the true meaning of this season. Let us take a step from the consumerism and materialism, the rush to make up for procrastination, the animosity between those who've wronged us and the feelings of guilt for those we've wronged ourselves. Let us come together and celebrate this time of year with thoughts of peace and goodwill, blessings and hopes for a better tomorrow, and aspirations to make our lives and the lives of others the best we can possibly do in the coming, new year. I give you this poem in hopes that you will all recognize the importance and true meaning of this time of year. Peace, Blessings, and Love to each and everyone one of you, and the same to those you hold dear. I may have not talked to you as much of I should have, but I aspire to make next year one in which I get to know each of you better. But, I want to let each and everyone of you know, that even if I've not talked to you lately, much, or even at all, that all of you have been a positive and important influence in my life. Thank you to all of you, and happy holidays and season greetings.

"Yet another day come and gone,
Our lives flash before us
as we move to and fro
in nothing but a rush
Celebration of a virgin birth
Or welcoming the changing season
We stand united in celebration of light
The triumph of Sol Invictus
It goes by many names,
Chanukah, Christmas, Yule
Pancha Ganapati, Kwanzaa
But the message remains the same
Peace, and joy, blessings to all
A season of love for our fellow man
A time of forgiveness
And the road for new beginnings
Let us on these auspicious nights
Be mindful of the season
No matter your belief or creed
Give thanks, relinquish greed
Spread the love, propagate the joy
Give yourself to peace
And with the transition of the year
A short time away
Believe in the truth of this message
Through the Night and Day"