frohe Weinachten

I can taste the gingerbread,
sweet Stollen almond smell,
hear the ponies galloping
around the caroselle..
real not wooden replicas
a traditional Christmas
made in Frankfurt..
far from Bethlehem
far from Shephards as they watched
how wise mens tales unfurl..
as the lead us to a land 
of milk and honey..still not at peace
still not made a better world
so we package it up
and give our gifts
in the hope that happiness
with spread
 a Christmas wish
 for Peace on Earth

(German Christmas Markets are a delight)