This poem is my Christmas gift to you, along with the performance of the song that created the experience. The song is actually a poem set into music and is a long-beloved Christmas carol – one that I never really “heard” before last Christmas Eve.
I voiced the poem as a podcast episode for those who would rather listen. See below:
It was eerily quiet that Christmas Eve
Bundled on the couch all alone
Warm with kitty and a little candlelight
I encountered an unexpected moment
As I clicked television channels
Looking for something meaningful
An Irish voice so beautiful and soft
Clear and soulful, sang to me like a beckoning angel
In The Bleak Midwinter – familiar song, but not like this
With a compassionate and reverential stillness
The soft words broke and fell heavy on a full heart
Violins brought forth the tears just waiting to emerge
I felt the meaning and healing I was searching for
But didn’t know I actually needed
Peace…peace that whatever I am able to do, it is enough
Whatever is left undone will not cause worry
Peace in that the happenings of life are just that
And, overwhelm can give way to calm if you let it
Peace in that the love born into human form that winter night so long ago
Only asks us to do one thing
This beautiful poem nestled into music asks and answers that very question
Humbly “What can I give Him? Give my heart.”
Wishing you the comfort of peace, a rested soul amidst all the craziness of life, and the understanding that you are loved – you ARE love, and sharing is all that we need to do. Give your heart.
Merry Christmas and God Bless you. My gift to you is that song by Keith & Kristyn Getty. You’ll find the Youtube video below. Special appreciation goes to Chaitali Sinha, the artist who illustrated this poem.
