The Writin's of a Barefoot Okie

Dec. 5, 2007 - The Month Before Christmas

I got this poem in an email, and thought that I had to pass it on!

 

Twas the month before Christmas

When all through our land,

Not a Christian was praying

Nor taking a stand.

Why the Politically Correct Police had taken away,

The reason for Christmas - no one could say.

The children were told by their schools not to sing,

About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.

It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say

December 25th is just a "Holiday".

Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit

Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod

Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa

In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.

As Targets were hanging their trees upside down

At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.

At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears

You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.

Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty

Are words that were used to intimidate me.

Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen

On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!

At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter

To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith

Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace.

The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded

The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"

Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.

Choose your words carefully, choose what you say

Shout

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!

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Comments

Dec. 5, 2007 - Hmm...

Posted by melarooski

That's a good 'make you think' poem. Thanks for sharing it! Of course, I find it humorous that it says you won't find Christmas in Lowe's when actually, you will more likely find it there than at Home Depot. Just an observation. ;-)

Referring to your previous post (with pictures), you all look so nice! I love your dresses, they are lovely. Did y'all make them yourselves? You and Emily both look very sweet. :-)

I look forward to reading about your Christmas memories. But, keep in mind, I may not be arround to comment as often as usual. Hopefully I'll be able to blog a little more after next week. ;-D

Have a lovely evening.

-Mellie

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