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By Stephanie C., Jacksonville, OR

Rejoicing sorrow what does Christmas mean?
Souls merry some are left out and not missed.
Christ and our families all can be unseen.

Meat on some bones, poor children are too lean.
Hidden beneath possessions is not bliss.
Rejoicing sorrow what does Christmas mean?

Puts gun against temple he’s just nineteen
He’s waiting under twigs for just one kiss.
Christ and are families all can be unseen.

Born more than king, wise men he was between
In the start it was Christ savior focused
Rejoicing sorrow what does Christmas mean?

Single mom kids get none as if not seen
We’ll make it through tough I’ll watch out for sis.
Christ and our families all can be unseen.

Things will be fine if our slate is swept clean
I see much love that we should all cherish
Rejoicing sorrow what does Christmas mean?
Christ and our families all can be unseen.

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