Sunday, December 21, 2008

Time for a rest.


I will be giving my blogs a rest for about a week. I only have one last thing to say

Merry Christmas.






I have a list of folks I know, all written in an address book.
And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look.

And that is when I realize that these names are a part,
not of the book they're listed in, but of my very heart.

For each name stands for SOMEONE who has crossed my path sometime.
And in that passing they've become the Rhythm in each Rhyme.

For while it sounds fantastic for me to make the claim,
I really feel that I'm composed of each remembered name,

And while you may not be aware of any "special link"
Just knowing you has changed my life a lot more than you think.

So never think my Christmas greetings are just a mere routine
Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between.

For when I send a Christmas greeting that is addressed to you
It's because you are on the list of folks whom I'm indebted to!

For I am but a total of many folks I've met
And you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget.

And whether I have known you for many years or a few,
In some way you have had a part in shaping things I do.

And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew
The best gift life can offer is knowing folks like you!

And may the spirit of Christmas that forever endures
Leave its richest blessing in the hearts of you and yours.

1 comment:

Big Z and his Mom said...

Jimmy,
Just watched you read this message on YouTube (as well as some of your other YouTube postings). You are a kind and thoughtful man. How fun it is to have your Bee-Ing as part of the Boot Campers. Hoping your kids LOVED their AMEX Gift Cards . . . Your belief in your success with My Power Mall comes through your words, your actions, and thoughtfulness. Keep Bee-ing, Jimmy. For your Bee-ing is the nectar that is attracting other Beees. Happy New Year!