The bustle, the rustle had settled down
Twilight nestled over the town
And what should appear in shimmering light
But a boy with vision ever so bright.
Prepared to learn and prepared to play
He seemed to stand alone that way -
Work while you can, and understand
Work is your mission as a young man.
Come to the quiet. He showed the way
Talking to God three times a day
After every encounter he seemed to know
The path ahead where he should go.
"I am here to create, believe and to see
Pura Vida in front of me.
Believe in goodness and make a plan
To expand your life all that you can."
Work, talk, believe and plan
Four visions to understand
Gifts from a boy with vision so bright
- The wisdom of Christmas in shimmering light.
Daniel B. Hanewich
Dec 17/94
Published in The National Library of Poetry
Walk Through Paradise, page 529
