Christmas Glee

It’s not Santa Claus, his deer and sleigh

That make a great Christmas day

It’s not wrapped presents under a Christmas tree

That fill hearts with warmth and glee

It’s not a lovely cake or a glass of wine

That makes Christmas morning shine

It’s you and I, the things we do

That make Christmas sing right and true

It’s you and I, the things we share

The love we have, our trust and care

           

It’s you and I, the things we do

That makes another Christmas shining new

It’s you and I, the love we feel

That cause Christmas bells to chime and peal

It’s you and I, your actions and mine

That fill our hearts with feelings fine

It’s you and I, what you see in me

That make Christmas so full of glee

It’s you and I, the moments we share

Trusting each other with emotions bare

It’s you and I, in our work and play

That make it a great Christmas day.

It’s not just Santa Claus, or a Christmas tree

But you and I, that make Christmas glee!

THE TWIN IMPOSTORS

Victory is not simply a trophy in the cabinet

It is the recognition received for achieving one’s potential.

Victory is not just a medal around one’s neck.

It is the pride that comes from recognition received.

Victory is not simply a certificate in one’s hands.

It is the satisfaction gained from knowing one’s worth.

Victory is not just a plaque on the wall.

It is the knowledge that efforts exercised were worth it all.

Defeat in not the end of the road.

It is the origin for ventures new.

Defeat is not disaster in the making.

It is an assessment of what comes next.

Defeat is not wallowing in despair.

It is a test of our strength and depth of character.

Defeat is not about giving up.

It is about going on despite dull disappointment. 

Be it the victory we savour

Or defeat we bitterly endure

May we learn lessons for life

And rules for living

From these “twin impostors”

May they create character and destroy doubt

May they teach us what the journey of life is all about.