UNWRAPPED CHRISTMAS GIFTS

There are many unwrapped gifts
That we can give each other;
No need for red paper and green bows
Just Christmas Love for one another.

Forgive an enemy--release a grudge
Speak kindly to the store clerk;
----Apologize now if you are wrong
(These are pure Christmas perks)

Mend a quarrel, dismiss suspicion
Write some letters long overdue;
---Take the time to keep a promise
An old lost acquaintance renew.

Smile a little, and laugh a lot
-----Give your friends some slack---
It's time to share these unwrapped gifts
Help bring the real Christmas spirit back.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

Jesus Christ is My Greatest Hero

Build yourself a better future by attacking it with faith

My Greatest Hero of all time is Jesus Christ. If we accept and live by the sayings of Jesus, we will become like that wise man who built his house upon the rock against which the storms beat in vain. People can feel beaten by life's difficulties, but when they listen to Christ they feel inner serenity, strength, courage and wisdom that defy all the storms of life.Because He lives, we too shall live!

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR THE DALLAS COWBOYS

NFL Football teams come and football teams go
That's the gospel truth for Heaven's sake----
Say a Thanksgiving Prayer for the Dallas Cowboys
America's Favorite Team sure needs a big break!

Quarterback Romo's out for the whole season
It's turned into a real Turkey of a Game---
Lord, take us back to the old Texas Stadium
-----Where we can win again.

God Bless the Dallas Cowboys this they need
Help us save America's Team's winning name;
Say a Thanksgiving Prayer for our Dallas Cowboys
Please miraculously put them in the Superbowl game.

2010 by DRR
Member Academy of American Poets
Member Texas Historical Association

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER

Dear God,
I am Thankful for Thy bounty
For the sun, the rain, the wind;
But most of all dear Father--
I'm Thankful for my Friends.
I am Thankful for all the seasons
For Winter,Spring,Summer and Fall;
But most of all I Thanks Thee again
For my forever friends, one and all.

2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets
Grand Prairie, Texas