Elder Crider's Christmas Poem

written 11/25/13

In one month more
It's Christmas Day,
But as a missionary oh so poor,
We'll decorate in our own way.

No luminous tree will grace the room
And more than one present each? If that!
In place of a tree, we'll use a broom,
And where a star should be, we'll put a hat.

A few days before the big day,
With other missionaries we'll meet
As a makeshift family to say:
"Merry Christmas! Let's eat!"

Christmas, however, should not be
About what we get or spend,
But should be passed with family,
And setting a memorable trend.

So as my gift to you,
I give you this:
The Book of Mormon is true,
And to all, a hug and a kiss.


(Luckily he got a few decorations in the mail a week or so after he wrote this and didn't have t use the broom after all, haha)