Holiday Thoughts from India - December 24, 2011

 

As Christmas dawns,  I'm far from home,

Boats ply the Arabian Sea,

I've traded the clanging cable car bells,

And coffee for fragrant chai tea.

This ancient land of India,

Opened up its arms,

Exotic and mysterious,

Seductive with its charms.

Over a billion people dwell,

In relative love and peace,

Giving worship to their different gods, 

Will wonders never cease!

Of course, I miss my family,

But I feel much love right here,

My Indian family and good friends,

Share infectious holiday cheer.

It matters not where you travel,

Next door or a distant clime,

Just keep the spirit of friendship,

Foremost in your heart all the time.

For that is what Christmas is all about,

Not tinsel upon a tree,

It's peace on earth, good will toward men,

Friendship between you and me.

Carmen Henesy

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To my family, my friends worldwide, old and new,
the followers of my blog, all who
have made me so welcome here in India -
I wish you joy and peace this holiday season, and
a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.
Perhaps, with the help of all our gods, we might find that elusive world peace we are seeking.