What do I wish for all the earth as Christmas draweth near? I wish the entire universe a life that's free from fear. I wish the troops could all come home and every war would cease. I wish all nations of the world would join their hands in peace. I wish the hungry would be fed. I wish each child a toy to light their eyes on Christmas day with effervescent joy. I wish the homeless would be warmed by hearthside glow of home. I wish a friend for everyone who walks the earth alone. I wish for all the bleeding hearts God's reassuring smile that He will care and comfort and be with them all the while. The Baby in the manger came to bring us peace on earth. I wish that everyone would feel the wonder of His birth. I wish that every mortal being would bow before the King and offer praises to His name and of His glory sing. I wish that angels would fly down from heaven up above and fill the hearts of all mankind with joy and peace and love. Written By Ruth Gillis Thank you so very much Ruth, for allowing us to reprint your wonderful poem for The Christmas Cottage. ~Marvaline Please be sure to visit Ruth Gillis' website "Ruth's House of Poetry." I know you will truly enjoy her beautiful, and heartfelt poetry. Midi: "Because It's Christmas" Compliments of Christmas at Midnight Midis Graphic Tubes from Dazzle Tubes