Cherish His Christmas
Christmas brings such a time of love
Each tender heart holds so much of
Unselfishness thrives, trust is strong
The purpose to give, send love along
A time of pleasantries, patience too
Good Wishes to all, all feelings true
Thankfulness follows each fine deed
Gifts from our God, never from greed
Great the rewards that joy does bring
Like the beauty in hearing angels sing
We pray for our loved, each so dear
Especially those who can't be near
Many leave home to bravely serve
All freedoms we have, they preserve
Do pray for our troops, as we should
And their loved ones too, if you would
Give thanks to our Lord, His only Son
And cherish His Christmas, everyone
Roger J. Robicheau
Christmas brings such a time of love
Each tender heart holds so much of
Unselfishness thrives, trust is strong
The purpose to give, send love along
A time of pleasantries, patience too
Good Wishes to all, all feelings true
Thankfulness follows each fine deed
Gifts from our God, never from greed
Great the rewards that joy does bring
Like the beauty in hearing angels sing
We pray for our loved, each so dear
Especially those who can't be near
Many leave home to bravely serve
All freedoms we have, they preserve
Do pray for our troops, as we should
And their loved ones too, if you would
Give thanks to our Lord, His only Son
And cherish His Christmas, everyone
Roger J. Robicheau
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Visions Past
The Christmas tree was real
That heavy tinsel, special feel
So many lights, in sparkling view
Glass ornaments, hung neatly too
An angel perched, atop it all
Seen shining down, it did not fall
The tree was watered in its stand
It's special smell, came on so grand
Nativity, was always perched
In middle window, all would search
Side windows dressed with candlelight
I'd check the view, from sidewalk sight
All was right, this child felt sure
That special time, lived in his door
I thank you God, for visions past
Which come alive, to hold and grasp
Christmas Two Thousand
That heavy tinsel, special feel
So many lights, in sparkling view
Glass ornaments, hung neatly too
An angel perched, atop it all
Seen shining down, it did not fall
The tree was watered in its stand
It's special smell, came on so grand
Nativity, was always perched
In middle window, all would search
Side windows dressed with candlelight
I'd check the view, from sidewalk sight
All was right, this child felt sure
That special time, lived in his door
I thank you God, for visions past
Which come alive, to hold and grasp
Christmas Two Thousand
Roger J. Robicheau
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Oh Little Child
Oh Little child so near the tree
The precious view you clearly see
Adorned in white, a glistened sight
A chilling warmth, it's nearly night
Excitement grows within each eye
A splendid match, so bright yet shy
You make each wish, each secret part
A ray with God, so fills your heart
Your wants are small, unselfish child
Not to be wrapped, branded or styled
A world of hope, filled full of peace
A caring call, let love increase
Next year this child so wants to be
Back out to watch, this growing tree
What of our choice as time goes by
Will hope and peace and love climb high
Christmas Two Thousand One
The precious view you clearly see
Adorned in white, a glistened sight
A chilling warmth, it's nearly night
Excitement grows within each eye
A splendid match, so bright yet shy
You make each wish, each secret part
A ray with God, so fills your heart
Your wants are small, unselfish child
Not to be wrapped, branded or styled
A world of hope, filled full of peace
A caring call, let love increase
Next year this child so wants to be
Back out to watch, this growing tree
What of our choice as time goes by
Will hope and peace and love climb high
Christmas Two Thousand One
Roger J. Robicheau
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Dear Mother
Oh how I will miss you this Christmas Day
You'll be so in my thoughts, my first away
Past memories shared, I have locked inside
The same ones you keep, not a one denied
So close we have been as I grew by you
Now look at your child, I'm a soldier true
I feel that respect you instilled in me
From God through you, it forever will be
One day I may pass this on to my own
With memories held of what I was shown
Your worry for me must be hard to bear
Have faith, my dear mother, He made this clear
Each time I do leave, keep your head up high
I love you so much, don't want you to cry
Remember that star which showed three the way
My spirit does soar like theirs did that day
Because you so cared, I stand proud and tall
Merry Christmas to you, Best Mom of all
Christmas Two Thousand Two
Oh how I will miss you this Christmas Day
You'll be so in my thoughts, my first away
Past memories shared, I have locked inside
The same ones you keep, not a one denied
So close we have been as I grew by you
Now look at your child, I'm a soldier true
I feel that respect you instilled in me
From God through you, it forever will be
One day I may pass this on to my own
With memories held of what I was shown
Your worry for me must be hard to bear
Have faith, my dear mother, He made this clear
Each time I do leave, keep your head up high
I love you so much, don't want you to cry
Remember that star which showed three the way
My spirit does soar like theirs did that day
Because you so cared, I stand proud and tall
Merry Christmas to you, Best Mom of all
Christmas Two Thousand Two
Roger J. Robicheau
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The Picture
From the country to the city
You can find great Christmas cheer
The sound, the smell, the visions seen
Binding hearts, spreading love to share
A tree of joy within the home
Watch as mistletoe may appear
Old Christmas carols bring such life
There music seems new each year
Where some do dwell a hope is kept
For a love who will not be near
In a special place, by the tree
Stands the picture of one so dear
Adorned in uniform to serve
The pride of this home is clear
At tender moments from a heart
Come prayers for God to hear
Let us think of who is prayed for
And with love pray to God, sincere
Through our Savior born on Christmas
Comes the faith to deal with all fear
And the glory that is Heaven
We have faith to be one day there
Christmas Two Thousand Three
Roger J. Robicheau
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Marley
Old Marley bore a ghastly view
Decked out in chains his money grew
He had one friend when time ran out
Who shared his greed stained mirrored pout
One Christmas Eve he made his way
To try and help his friend to sway
That friend named Ebenezer Scrooge
Paid him no mind, he'd be no stooge
Yet after Marley left him cold
Three spirits showed, as was foretold
Each vision helped to change his way
He rose with love on Christmas Day
So if you've lived for money too
Please look to Scrooge, he held your view
Imagine what your time could yield
Befriend mankind, a worthwhile field
You'll take no money when you die
Spread love to please God's watchful eye
Old Marley bore a ghastly view
Decked out in chains his money grew
He had one friend when time ran out
Who shared his greed stained mirrored pout
One Christmas Eve he made his way
To try and help his friend to sway
That friend named Ebenezer Scrooge
Paid him no mind, he'd be no stooge
Yet after Marley left him cold
Three spirits showed, as was foretold
Each vision helped to change his way
He rose with love on Christmas Day
So if you've lived for money too
Please look to Scrooge, he held your view
Imagine what your time could yield
Befriend mankind, a worthwhile field
You'll take no money when you die
Spread love to please God's watchful eye
Roger Joseph Robicheau
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