Adults' Submissions Set 7

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In our lives the highlights
Of each succeeding year,
Are the holidays enjoyed
With family gathered near.

And through the years the value
Of our lives is then measured,
Not by our wealth in dollars
But in memories treasured!

Marianne Huttlin, Fargo, ND

A Blessing
Listen.
On a hill east of here
A lone evergreen grows
Below snowflakes floating
Out of stars onto stems
Landing softly on boughs
To glisten.
Listen.

Christopher Moore, Belle Plaine, MN

May the greatest gift of this time of year
be spending time with those who are dear,
So that when we look back in years to come
we will remember this season as a special one.

Jake Elo, Minneapolis, MN

A toast to Marriage and its survivors. . . especially those that shifted and realigned this year and have found new bedrock upon which to balance.

Jane Sandness, Bloomington, MN

Now is the time
To send greetings
To friends and family
Now is the time for children
To learn the gift of love
As the magi once did
Now the time for all to share
Themselves in kindly deeds
Giving heartfelt meaning
To a cheerful "Merry Christmas"

Gunnar Wikstrom, Fridley, MN

In this time of increasing darkness,
heightened concern with the perils posed by
international terrorism, and frenzied preparations
for the approaching holidays, may we recall our
blessings and cherish the perpetual light of
hope, renewal and goodness that burns brightly
within each of us.

Gary Guenther, Arlington, VA

May You Have
Solemnity,
Awe,
Joy,
Healing,
Great Peace,
A Companionable Journey,
And Enough To Give.
(Karen Morrissey 11-28-01)

Karen Morrissey, Mounds View, MN

A cri de coeur for Peace, Love, Kindness, and Forgiveness:
May all people of the earth find peaceful resolution of their conflicts.
May everyone radiate love to all whom they meet.
May every person extend kindness to all living creatures.
May we all nurture forgiveness for the perpetrators of evil.

Todd Patton, Coon Rapids, MN

Though it may not be immediate, let us realize the blessings present in each day we live.

Andrew Shen, Chicago, IL

When winter sets in colder than you expected
In years when holidays seem to hold less cheer
Remember the ones whose love once warmed you
then snuggle close to those whom you hold dear

Karen Kraco, Minneapolis, MN

This world is by two borders bound
and with ease and trial we hold our ground,
the ilk of which is hard to know,
bucolic bliss or foreboding woe.
We stand this balance flexed and steeled,
as ache and triumph to love must yield,
so what ere the span of our breath's embrace,
our home is anchored in a sure heart's grace.

Stuart Klipper, Minneapolis, MN

Snow and yultide, hot cocoa and snow,
peace be with you,
please bring the cranberries.

Katy Gordon, Saint Paul, MN