Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night

When the weather turns cold

And the snow starts to fly

When the leaves all fall

And all the flowers die

Don't be downhearted

And be of good cheer

It simply means

That rebirth is near

A time to reflect

On all that we've done

A time to ponder

What we'll become

So we all celebrate

The days and the nights

With parties and gifts

And bright colored lights

But the most important thing

At this time of year

Is family and friends

All those we hold dear

With love in my heart

I wish all of you

A very Merry Christmas

And Happy New Year too!

A Walk in the Woods

Walking in a winter rain

I'm suddenly filled with joy

It's cold and wet and muddy

But I feel just like a boy

Splashing through the puddles,

And sliding on the ice

Wondering at the beauty

Of nature's every device

My laughter keeps me warm

And my heart shows me the way

As I hike through the woods

On this cold, wet winter's day