I was driving around looking at Christmas lights and all the decorations;
But everywhere I looked, Christ did not get any recognition.
Inflatable snowmen, Santa Claus, reindeer…I even saw a forest ranger;
Try as I did, I could not spot a single scene in a manger.

Inflatables popping up and down, some waving hello;
I wonder how Jesus feels, as He looks down on earth below.
There was Tony the Tiger, now what does he have to do with Christmas;
I saw a penguin and an igloo…I think the whole point has been missed.

Father forgive them, for they seem to have forgotten You;
Help us to show them the way, and what is really true.
Oh holy was the night when You sent down Your precious Son;
Inflatable snowmen and Santa Clauses everywhere…Lord, what have we done.                                                                                        

Pat Finn finn@mebtel.net