Adults' Submissions Set 6

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A Toast:
In the midst of our grieving world,
Let us lift up the Spirit of Hope.
The Spirit of Peace.
The Spirit of Forgiveness.
And the Spirit of Love.
Joining all our hearts together.

Seona Cherie Hansen, Little Canada, MN

Singing carols
while shoveling
improves my disposition;
but, unfortunately,
not my back

Jodi Nelsen, Rochester, MN

May you have more friends than your wine supply allows
Either that, or more presents to give than obligations
Raucous times to laugh and cry together, such
Ridiculous embarrassments of riches for
You who are so conservative and structured!

Carrie Wasley, Saint Paul, MN

A toast to our nationalism!
I have never been so proud to fly my flag.
Nor have I ever been so proud to say, "I am an American".
A toast to our eternal holiday cheer!
It feels good to live in a country that has love to fall back on.

Natalie Nakasone, Saint Paul, MN

Out of fear and ignorance
Let there be knowledge.

Out of pain and sorrow
Let there come hope.

Out of ash and rubble
Let there rise majesty.

Out of hatred and loathing
Let there be love.

In times of sorrow
Let there be healing.

And may it begin with you.

Jeff Brockmann, Saint Paul, MN

A Toast

May we pray for peace in the hearts of men,
For there is only peace in the world,
When there is peace in their hearts.

Kimberly Severin, South St. Paul, MN

A toast to us all as we hold our families near.
A cheer to warm us, hold us, guide us,
to freedom which we hold so dear.
A toast to America, reach out and hold on to each other now, and together, we shall have no fear!

Tory Becker, Apple Valley, MN

On my knees,
under the temple of open sky,
witnessing the rise of the sun
and a snowflake's falling,
I discover myself stretching in a solstice shadow.
I whisper praises to known and unknown angels.

Tom Anderson, North Branch, MN

We have all known sacrifice;
Faith brought us this far:
To cast our dreams on children,
animals, and a star.

Elizabeth Burns, St. Louis Pk, MN

As families come together for the holidays,
may they be blessed with open hearts and minds.
Enabling hope, understanding and peace to surround not only families and friends, but the many peoples whom they may never meet.

Sue Lee, Lilydale, MN

With Love and Blessing
Joy and Mirth,
We Fill Each Heart
With Spirit's Birth.
In Knowing Each,
To Each We're Known;
From One to Many
Peace is Sown.

Steve Barclay, Minneapolis, MN

Winter Solstice Blessing

May the Universe, the Divine Source,
however you envision your higher power,
Carry you safely through the time of lesser light.
May you be protected by their strength
Nurtured by their gentleness
Blessed by their abundance
Inspired by their power
Guided by their wisdom
Healed by their love.

Shay Woods, Spring Park, MN