The Tribute of My Heart

Here is a poem penned by my paternal grandmother for Christmas.


If mine were the pen of a poet,
Or my voice were fitted to sing,
I'd write a lovely verse for you
On the birthday of our King.

Or, honoring Him, a picture paint
Had I the painter's art,
But as it is, I can but give
The tribute of my heart;

So I pray this Christmas may bring
The gift of richest worth...
That in your life, from day to day,
The Christ may have rebirth.

-- Alice Williams Linsley