My Christmas Gift

My Christmas gift to you this year,
Is always in demand,
But one that is not purchased
In a store or wayside stand.
My gift is one so special,
That it brings a guarantee
Of everlasting friendship,
For all the years to be.

My Christmas gift to you this year,
Is never out of season,
Nor may it ever be returned,
Whatever be the reason.
It is a sweet reminder,
That when your skies are grey,
Somebody cares about you,
Who is not far away.

I bring to you the gift of Love,
That shuts all coldness out,
Sustaining and uplifting,
As we learn what life's about.
It will remain unblemished,
And just as bright and new,
A hundred years from now, as when,
. . .I gave it first to you.
--Grace E. Easley