Fear that we have neglected faith?
Fear that we might lose friends?
Fear that we have not made amends?
Fear that we are somehow failing?

And so we shower loved ones with gifts.
Have family squabbles and other rifts.
We empty our pockets with lively cheer,
not thinking about the coming year.

But what about those that are left out?
Ones that are hungry and live in doubt?
Unseen millions with no Christmas cheer,
and then, those who wasted another year.

Can you leave your friends and buddies to party,
go forth and serve the needy and hungry?
Save the money you spent on expensive things,
pay the bills or spread joy that sings.

Do you have carried out best intentions?
Or do you just have honorable mentions?