Happy Christmas

rondetto

TO ONE AND ALL:

rondetto

T'was the night before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one bedroom house, made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney, with presents to give, And to see just who, in this home, did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand, On the wall hung some pictures of far distant lands. With ...............medals and badges, awards of all kinds, A sober thought, came through my mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone, Curled up on the floor, in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder, Not how I had pictured a very brave soldier.
Was this the hero, of whom I'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families, that I saw this night, Owed their lives to these soldiers, Who were willing to fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play, And grownups would celebrate, a bright Christmas day. They all enjoyed freedom, each month of the year, Because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn't help wonder, how many lay alone, In a cold Christmas eve, in a land far from home.
The very thought brought, a tear to my eye, I dropped to my knees, and started to cry.
The soldier awakened, and i heard a rough voice, "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice; I fight for freedom, i don't ask for more, My life is my god, my country, my corps."
The soldier rolled over, and drifted to sleep, I couldn't control it, i continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still, And we both shivered, from the cold night's chill.
I didn't want to leave, on that cold, dark, night, This guardian of honour, so willing to fight.
When the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, Whispered, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day & all is secure." One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night.

barbara12

Awww Ron that is so lovely... x:-) sad but lovely

valval

well what can you say to that, it says it all thanks for shareing it val

joanlawson

Excellent, Ron :!:

bubbles

Wow, that made me cry xx Bubbles

julie47

Brought a lump to my throat

love Juliepf x

caterina57

Has made me cry too!
Cath

cebeem

Lovely Ron
Seasons Greetings to you too. x:-)

rondetto

Thanks so much.

pettel

Ron.

Thank you so much for sharing this. im sure it means a lot to those who have family whom serve in our armed forces. a very kind thought thankyou x

rondetto

Thanks, glad you like it, my sentiments too. We shouldn't forget our lads who cant get home for Christmas with their families.

barbara12

Hi Ron
Did you see it on the news, they were asking people not to send Christmas presents to solders they didnt know because it clogs up the system....that is so sad ..what about the solders that have know one.....I do know that my GDs school were going to send parcel out there.

rondetto

Red tape eh? Seems so silly.

cebeem

Ron I really like the pic at the start of the thread where did you get it from?
Keep up the good work.

rondetto

Hi Cebeem, here's the site:


http://www.picturesanimations.com/


I got it from the Christmas ones.

cebeem

Thanks Ron will certainly be using some of those!

rondetto

Glad to help.

pettel

i saw a coke cola lorry on the motorway the other day. exactly like the one on the advert they use for christmas. a big and bold american truck, and yes i started humming.... the holidays are coming the holidays are comming lol

rondetto

Ah yes, it's familiar every year now isn't it? I like it.

rondetto

Ah yes, it's familiar every year now isn't it? I like it.

pettel

the kids wanted to know why the santa on the back didnt wink at them like he does on telly hahaha

rondetto

Aw bless them.

valval

how do you post them??

rondetto

rondetto

Copy the image URL. Then paste it on here, highlight the URL then click Img above.