Noah watched and waitedAt the window of the arkWould the dove he'd sentReturn to him that day?Then a flutter in the morningCaught his ear, provedTo him God remembered. Healing had come. In his beak the dove carriedA green olive twigFlood over; life backEarth dry. White dove -Messenger of peaceCarrier of hopeTomorrow's restorationNew beginning.

Red and greenChristmas colorsPine boughs and candy canesPoinsettas and ivyGlass balls, blinking lightsFir trees, mistletoeRibbons, cherriesLittle girls in velveteen dressesPackages swaddled in bright paperTied with red bowsChristmas colorsRed and green

Even the tiniest wreath can sayWelcome to our house Christmas Day.Scent of forest come insideLures us to the countryside.