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The Month of December

Mike Bartram

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 We’re in the month of December I’ve just seen a village tree being lit.
Under that tree ‘presents’ were stacked and on top pretty angels sit.
We’re in the month of December, parties and family gatherings take hold.
But spare a thought for 96 people who have been left out in the cold.

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 We’re in the month of December, Christmas talk on everybody’s lips.
Liverpool City Centre is crowded with people on festive shopping trips.
But for 96 people, a different sort of Christmas present awaits for those.
As prayers and thoughts you can’t wrap up, and where do I send this rose?

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 We’re in the month of December and many a family Christmas won’t be
complete.
At that Christmas table once again, there sadly remains that empty seat.
But may I offer this comforting thought, because I know it comforts me?
The 96 angels that light up heaven shine brighter than any Christmas tree.

Notes

From the book ‘Every Hillsborough Story’ which should be out next Autumn.

Thanks for reading.

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