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Christmas blessings

December 23, 2016 by Karen Comer 22 Comments

Pop-up Book - Christmas Story

Bless the ones who wish Christmas could last for a month and bless the ones who just want it to be over

Blessings on the ones who cook the most succulent turkey and the best roast potatoes and blessings on the ones who dry out the pork and serve cold vegetables because they’re a little distracted

Bless the ones who sing carols cheerfully out of tune in church and bless the ones who turn off the radio in the car while looking for a car park

Rain blessings on the ones who search for hours to find the perfect present for their loved ones and bless the ones who buy everything in one hit on Christmas Eve

Bless those who love plastic blow-up Santas and bless those who colour coordinate the wreath, the table decor and the gift-wrapped  presents

Bless both the ones who have had a successful year and the ones who feel shame about their lack of Christmas-table news

Blessings for those who can’t wait for the children to come and blessings for those who want them to go

Bless the ones who are in hospital and bless the ones who care for them and the ones who visit them

Bless the ones who have five places where they’re expected and bless the ones who don’t have a single invitation

Bless the ones who would like some appreciation from their families and the ones who don’t give it to them

Blessings on those who want to lose 20 kilos in a week before they sit next to their slim cousin and bless all those slim cousins who are worried about their jobs

Bless the ones who don’t celebrate Christmas and bless them when they celebrate Christmas their way

Bless the families who are happy to be together and bless the families who aren’t

Bless the ones who are missing and bless the ones who miss them

Blessings on those who love traditions and blessings on those who don’t

Bless the women who are pregnant and the women who aren’t pregnant but want to be

Bless the little ones who faces light up like candles and bless them when they have a meltdown over missing out on the last bon-bon

Bless the year that has been and the one that is to come – for everyone.

 

I wrote this poem on my phone while sitting on a tram watching all the many, many people get off and on, and wondering about both our similarities and differences.

Thank you for reading my blog this year, and for giving me book recommendations and lovely literary conversations.

I’ll take a blog break for a few weeks, and will post again in January. Merry Christmas!

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  1. Pam says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:51 am

    Bless you too Karen.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:18 am

      And you, Pam!

      Reply
  2. K O 'Farrell says

    December 23, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Bless the cooks and those who grow the food
    Bless our ancestors who gave us the Christmas traditions. .
    Bless those who wrote the Carols and those who sing them.
    Bless your family Karen and you for sharing your blogs.
    Kathleen.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Beautiful, Kathleen!

      Reply
  3. SP says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Merry Christmas to you!

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Merry Christmas to you, SP!

      Reply
  4. Kathy says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I hope my family can sit quietly , long enough for me to read your delightful poem on Christmas Day.
    Happy Christmas to you and your family Karen.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Thanks, Kathy – that means a lot to me that you would consider reading it to your family.

      Reply
  5. Wendy Muir says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Karen, what a delightful poem – if only we could keep that in our hearts the whole year round! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Thank you so much, Wendy!

      Reply
  6. Anthony says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Lovely poem Karen – bless you and thank you for sharing your thoughts and book ideas during the year.

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    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:17 am

      You’re welcome, Anthony!

      Reply
  7. Terri Dixon says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:50 am

    And Bless talented writers who craft beautiful poems.

    Terri.

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    • Karen Comer says

      December 23, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Ah, thanks Terri!

      Reply
  8. Glenys Carruthers says

    December 23, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Bless you and your family Karen, may all your dreams for the future be realized. I’ve enjoyed your blogs throughout the year, most informative, thankyou.
    Glenys

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    • Karen Comer says

      January 2, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks, Glenys – I’m glad you’re enjoyed reading my blog. I hope 2017 is wonderful for you, too.

      Reply
  9. David says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    Karen,

    It takes a kind hearted person to have such thoughts and a gifted one to express them so beautifully.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      January 2, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you, David – lovely words.

      Reply
  10. Renee says

    December 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Bless new friends and the warmth and delight they bring…

    Lovely poem Karen.

    Have a lovely Christmas with all your loved ones.

    See you next year! I just know it’s gonna be a big one!
    Renee xxx

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      January 2, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Bless you, Renee!

      Reply
  11. Carolyn says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Hope you had a lovely Christmas, Karen! Look forward to sharing reading adventures with you next year.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      January 2, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      Hope you’re enjoying these holidays with your family, Carolyn, and that there’s lots of time for reading and crafting!

      Reply

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