The Giving Season

Winter winds
bring warm embraces
as families gather
in fireplaced rooms
and share the air

Wreaths are hung on doors
and trees stand on floors
filling houses
with a feeling of home
and hearts with songs
of celebratory cheer

Lives are filled
stockings are emptied
and children are sated
with goodies and gifts

But
don't forget...

To see the breath
of those pleading
from the icy outdoors

To taste the hunger
of those without
that are hurting within

To hear the cries
of a petitioning soul
who has no home
or melody of joy

To touch the hearts
of the misplaced
and mistreated

Feel the warmth
of the winter winds
that the season of giving
gives the giver