When Optimism was Born the Night Before Christmas
By Dr. Russ,
I have made a rather liberal rewrite of the poem “The Night Before Christmas” by Henry Clarke Moore and Henry Livingston in order to convey the meaning of optimism and the birth of new beginnings in this season of hope, preparation for the challenges of the future, the joy of celebration of a new birth, and the love and giving spirit which can be shared with all.
In A Moment Optimism Was Born!
‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the city,
Not an optimist could be found, just pessimists full of self-pity.
Too many hopes and dreams had been lost in the past,
Any thoughts of optimism could no longer last.
Everywhere we went the unemployed wept;
The stock market had crashed while we had all slept.
The children were worried and parents depressed;
So dire the situation, no thoughts of being blessed.
All hope had been lost and so helpless we felt,
When suddenly a star began glowing so bright, I thought I might melt;
Church bells began ringing from near and afar,
Like the wise men and shepherds we all gazed upon this star.
From up in the heavens the angel's trumpets called out,
A Christ child is born no need for more self-doubt.
A candle of HOPE now lights the way for our dreams to be returned;
As PREPARATION fires our energy to meet the challenges so easily spurned.
Rays of JOY dazzle in the sparkle as the third candle is lit,
New beginnings and possibilities are about to flow in a bit.
A candle of LOVE has been lit for all to gather round,
As a new spirit of optimism has finally been found.
A gift has been given from way up on high;
Even as God's son born of Mary had only one place to lie.
A fifth candle is lit on this special birthday;
Such a humble beginning in a manger of hay.
Our dreams now carried in a vessel of hope,
We ready for reality's circumstances of that very steep slope.
With optimism we climb no fear or pessimism in mind;
The VIEW is what gives us the spirit to be kind.
So, go forward and give to all those in need,
As optimism springs forth like a new planted seed;
Let the seed feed on failure; so strong it will grow,
All mountains will be climbed; no fear will it know.
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