This verse is on my profile page but I make no apologies for repeating it here at this time.

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How fitting now in deep December,

When days are short and life is low,

That in our hearts we will remember

Those we loved who had to go.

Christmas hours are briefly bright,

Their spark is spent in winter's pay

And soon surrenders to the night,

When light, like life, goes on its way.

But O how wonderful this living!

How magical this life we own,

That God gives us to go on giving

When He takes those that we have known.

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Merry Christmas - everyone!