: MERRY CHRISTMAS VERY VERY LATE BUT SPECIAL

aMERRY CHRISTMAS     I have a list of people  All written in a book - And every year at Christmas time I go and take a look. And that is when I realize That those names are all a part - Not of the book they're written in But of my very heart.  For each name stands for someone Who has crossed my path some time - And in that meeting they've become A treasured friend of mine.  And once you've met some people the years can not erase – The memory of a pleasant word Or of a friendly face.   So when I send an email That is addressed to you  - It's because you're on that 'Special list' Of folk that I'm indebted to.   And you are one of several folk In times past that I've met -  And happen to be one of those I don't want ever to forget.    And whether I have known you For many years or few -      In some way you have had a part In shaping things I do.  So this is the Spirit of Christmas That forever still endures - May it leave its richest blessing  In the hearts of you and yours.