Benediction Poem by B. V. Dahlen

May winter nights be filled with stars
For you to wish upon;
A cloudless sunrise start your day
With each and every dawn.
May those you love be ever near,
Or held close by your heart.
May love be bound between you
When you must be apart.
May coming homes be numerous,
And going outs be few.
May holidays be spent with those
Who mean the most to you.
May joyful voices fill your home,
And sounds of childish glee.
May gifts of peace and happiness
Be found beneath your tree.
I wish you 'Merry Christmas',
And in the coming year
May alleluias fill your heart,
Your troubles disappear.