I've Learned to Wait for Christmas

I’ve learned to wait for Christmas

As it comes around each year.

Still with anticipation

As the time draws ever near.

The child-like joys I loved the most,

Once held in my young heart

Have passed first to my children

And then to a “grander” part.

I once had worried Jesus

Might resent my gifts received

But I learned they’re all from Him

Since in Him I believed.

I wouldn’t want to miss it

The family gathered ‘round.

The carols sung by many voices

What a sweet angelic sound!

I’ve learned to wait for Christmas

And miss it when it’s gone.

But I'm glad the Christ of Christmas

Is with me all year long.

by D. Pitman

Christmas 2010