Most of us have all we need;
on this I'm  guessing we agree.

So why the harried rush to spend
as if on this our peace depends?

    For that which causes hearts to lift
    is more the giver, not the gift.

Be still with me while carols play,
and thus complete my Christmas Day.

Let's leave the stuff on Macy's shelves
and give the best of gifts–ourselves.

Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved.