The Voice of Southwest Louisiana December 2018 Issue

editor’s
By Brenda Hill
A New Season…
Same Reason
It’s that time of year again
to receive gifts, and possibly give one…or two,
from the hustle and bustle of shopping, though viewed by some as vain
when observing large crowds looking for that perfect gift, seemingly without a clue
of what the search is for.
It can be confusing and doesn’t make sense, you see
when they dash across the threshold of a department store
swinging and slinging during a Black Friday shopping spree.
And outside the holiday carolers are singing “Silent Night, Holy Night.”
Then upon your exit from the store they are singing “Jingle Bells.”
Leaving you to try and forget that full-fledged fight
And how it hindered you from getting all the best sales.
Now you are thinking all the saved, borrowed and stashed money
You spent on that special he or she
(such as a significant honey)
Just to hear them say
“Awwwww, you shouldn’t have.”
So, you blankly stare back and say, “Yeah, you right, Bae!”
Provoking your emotions to just about split that relationship in half.
It is amazing how good intentions can certainly go awry
when you set out to do the right thing…within reason
and all the time thinking you were being a good guy
just trying to celebrate the holiday season.
However, there is an uplift
to all this uncertain fuss
He IS the Gift
His Name Is JESUS.
Merry Christmas
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