What’s it about?
It’s not about a holiday shopping spree
It’s not about neighbors singing Christmas songs
Not about a beautifully decorated tree
Not even about the compassion that seems only to last season long
It’s not about the wish list children wait all year to make
It’s not even about the Christmas cheer
It may be about being good for goodness sake
It’s not about the superficial love shown only this time of year
It’s not about the same Christmas shows they just keep showing
It sure ain’t about the parties and the drinking
It may be about the love from family, but it’s really the knowing
Knowing the origin of this sacred holiday
The acknowledgment of Jesus’ birth
No it’s not about Santa Clause
It’s about realizing what the human race is really worth
Knowing that Jesus gave his life for us because God so loved the world
Knowing we all have another chance to be ‘good little boys and girls’
Maybe it’s about a little self-reflection
It should be about appreciating the gifts you have
And not so much concern about the gifts you give
Because we all take for granted the gift God gave
The precious joy of the gift ‘to live’
MERRY CHRISTMAS
DeWayne Alston, a Baltimore native, graduated from Baltimore City College High School. He is the owner of Soul City Media Network, LLC, the parent company for Soul City Radio for which he serves as the Program Director. DeWayne is an accomplished writer as well, self-publishing two poetry compilations and also serving as the Technology Editor for Baltimore-based lifestyle periodical RazorsEdge Magazine.