FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN (Dedicated to the families who lost their children in the violent school tragedy this week. "The streets are full of boys and girls laying in Heaven." Zechariah 8:5 For all our children up in Heaven This Christmas Prayer we offer now; Although abruptly taken from us-- Safely before God they humbly bow. Like the Wise Men of Ancient Yore Our sincere reverence now we bring; Snuggle our children close to your heart ---O Christmas Savior, Lord and King. Christ---the famous friend of children On your warm lap they now come to call; Please cuddle them closely right next to thee This First Christmas in Heaven, one and all. 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets