In Search Of True Joy At Christmas. Poem by DM W

During Advent we see the word joy everywhere
It is plastered on department store walls. It hangs
In lights over town squares. It is embossed in gold
On the cover of greeting cards. On our screens
It is ubiquitous. Pure joy seems to be
The mascot emotion of Christmastime.
And it should be. For Jesus wanted us to be
Joyous. He made it possible for us to know
The true meaning of joy. So why then is there so
Much loneliness, emptiness and despair in our
Plentiful modern world? We seem to search for joy
Via selfish means. We clamour for attention,
Material possessions and recognition.
Yet we can discover true joy by loving God,
With all our hearts, and by loving other people
As we love ourselves. This Advent season we need
To listen closely to the Word and give praise to
The profound joy and glory of the holy birth.