Christmas Greetings

Toritto and his daughters at his 75th birthday party in 2017

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There is nothing I can give you
which you have not
but there is much I cannot give
which you can take.

Take Joy
Take Peace
Take Life
Take Heart.

All can be dark
yet in the darkness
is Joy, Peace
Life and Heart.

We need only look
to take these for our own;
Touch the Angel’s hand
that brings these gifts to you

So at this time I greet you
with profound esteem and hope
that for you always, the dawn breaks
and the shadows flee away.

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Inspired by a letter of Christmas greetings from Fra Giovanni Giocondo to his friend, the Countess Allegio Aldobrandeschi of Venice on Christmas Eve 1513 - 505 years ago.

I didn’t think the Friar would mind.

 

Best wishes for Christmas and 2019!