Merry Whatever

from Tempo of the Times by Brad Elias

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I might say Merry Christmas
Or Happy Holidays
And you might get offended
No matter what I say
It's just my simple way to
Bring joy into our day.
Is there a war on Christmas
And are they fighting back?
And can my friendly greeting
Be seen as some attack?
Take it as I intended
Or water off your back
So have a Happy Something
And a Merry Whatever
Get the good cheer flowing
As we all hang together
There's a warmth in spite of
Political weather
So have Merry Whatever!
Can I put up a manger
Or Santa with his sack
It's just a decoration
Not a rebellious act
We can create division
But what's the use in that?
And see the lights all blinking
Some red and some are blue
I know what you are thinking
This can divide us, too
But there's a common meaning
Just let the light shine through

Tidings of comfort and joy
To you and yours

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from Tempo of the Times, released December 22, 2018

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