Traditions are held.
Yet boundaries extended
as we celebrate Christmas with our
Muslim student from Israel.
Packages wrapped in tolerance; sealed
in understanding; filled with wisdom.
We exchange gifts of peace and love.
This was written for this weekend's Trifecta Writing Challenge.
This weekend we want you to give us a pithy summary of your feelings about the holidays. Your response does not need to be cynical or sarcastic. We welcome all thoughts and feelings about this time of year--so long as you express those thoughts and feelings in 33 words.
I enjoyed reading this. Merry Christmas to all of you.
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Your line that included "Christmas," "Muslim," and "Israel" all in one place immediately brought Old Jerusalem to my mind...along with a like prayer to my reading of your ending. Peace to you, -j
ReplyDeleteA lovely way to spend Christmas, in the true sense of the holiday. Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLovely sentiments!
ReplyDeleteLoved this:
ReplyDeletePackages wrapped in tolerance; sealed in understanding; filled with wisdom.
We exchange gifts of peace and love.
I love this! <3 It's always great to try new traditions!
ReplyDeleteThis is well done and thought provoking.
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