Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the American poet known for Paul Reveres Ride, also wrote another poem that I think is a very real look at Christmas. With the loss of his wife and then later as his son was seriously wounded in The Civil War Henry wrote this poem in 1863 amid the Civil War. He writes of peace on earth and good-will towards men that were saying to do during this time of year and how ridiculous it sounds amid a war. But he ends in final Hope. Sometime life stinks, God doesnt call us to be fake about things and be cheesy Christmas cheery if life stinks. But God reminds us that there is Hope in good. I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Till ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, A chant sublime Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The carols drowned Of peace on earth, good-will to men! It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn The households born Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And in despair I bowed my head; There is no peace on earth, I said; For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peace on earth, good-will to men.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:17:52 +0000
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