Music of the Season – Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow

Greetings Dear Reader,

So much of what we do at this time of year is focused on family and that is a good thing.  I value so highly time with my children and the chance to share food and leisure with them.  I also must remember during these times that there are “those who have no coin to save for turkey wine or gifts.”

Every day of the season I must consider the needs of others, whether they be physical, social, or spiritual.  It is possible that if I do not my own situation could leave me wanting. 

Jack Frost and The Hooded Crow – Ian Anderson

Through long December nights we talk in words of rain or snow,

While you, through chattering teeth, reply and curse us as you go.

Why not spare a thought this day for those who have no flame

To warm their bones at Christmas time?

Say Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow.

Now as the last broad oak leaf falls, we beg: consider this:

there's some who have no coin to save for turkey, wine or gifts.

No children's laughter round the fire, no family left to know.

So lend a warm and a helping hand:

say Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow.

As holly pricks and ivy clings, your fate is none too clear.

The Lord may find you wanting; let your good fortune disappear.

All homely comforts blown away and all that's left to show

Is to share your joy at Christmas time

With Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow.

Through long December nights we talk in words of rain or snow,

while you, through chattering teeth, reply and curse us as you go.

Why not spare a thought this day for those who have no flame

to warm their bones at Christmas time?

Say Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store."