Puppy in Stocking

Christmas Eve

I fell asleep on Christmas Eve
With mind and body tired
I spent the day shopping for
Many things that I desired

I hunted gifts for all my friends
The best ones for my family
Bought decorations for my home
That I wanted all to see.

Sleeping then, I began to dream
From far I heard the angels sing
I saw the star - bright in the sky
Kings trav'ling far, gifts to bring

And I wanted to bring a gift
Just the very best, I thought
Then I remembered that my wealth
Had gone for trinkets that I bought

And then I cried, in my sorrow
That I had nothing left to give
Then He said, "The greatest gift
To Me is the life you live."

Puppy in Stocking
gift

-- Arlene Hearn Price