A story is often told,

of a bitter cold Christmas Eve.

Only 6 months into the war

witnesses later shared the lore

of an event hard to believe.

When soldiers traded their guns

for an impromptu field and ball.

Instead of fighting each other

they competed against one another

in a battlefield game of football.

It is truly a miracle

the spirit of Christmas can produce.

As each soldier rested his weapon

while the power of the season

ushered an unofficial Christmas Truce.

Maybe it is time to revisit

as we approach Christmas Eve.

Can we stop with our words of war?

Or is it too much to hope for?

Are there any who still believe?

Instead of dividing ourselves

and drawing lines of them and us

can we come together?

At least, respect one another

as we celebrate Christmas?

We are not on a battlefield

but we could certainly use

for an obvious reason

to feel the power of the season

with our very own Christmas Truce.

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