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where is the Christmas spirit

since you have passed on:
and some of my love’s ones'
far away, in another state
maybe in another land:
crystal snow flurries,
blanket the earth,
and lights spread around
of colorful decoration:
in every heart, on every land;
that makes the soul rejoice
makes the soul dance:

where is the Christmas's spirit

some do not wish to plan;
the holiday seasons,
seems merry, joyful, 
for some, while others'
it seems, sad:

where is the Christmas spirit

some say the Christmas spirit
is God's presence across the
country, continent, 
across the land, that brings 
joyful songs, peace and goodwill
to all man: where one and all
feel it in the ‘air,' 
I hope this year, like sweet, 
blessed romance and lots of gifts 
to share, amongst each one:’

where is the Christmas spirit

since beepers, land phones
seems obsolete for some
on the land: smartphone now is, 
the true attention;
to billions and billions 
of populations:

where is the Christmas spirit,

I ponder, in our home, 
and across the ocean
that brings good cheer 
for everyone.

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