Poem

St. Nicholas,

Nityananda,

Muktanananda,

and Chidvilasananda

by Harry Kottler

One Christmas I saw St. Nicholas

in a dream that startled me.

He wore a coat of animal furs

and seemed strong as strong can be.

I saw him walk before me

with a majesty so grand

that I knew he truly was a saint

who had walked on earthly lands.

He reminded me of Nityananda

who once flew me in the night

to places quite magnificent,

to places out of sight.

He reminded me of Muktananda

who's still sometimes alive

when I see him giving speeches

before my sleeping eyes.

He reminded me of Chidvilasananda

who carried me one time

across an expanse of water

in a dream that was sublime.

I know St. Nicholas is quite real

though not as movies show.

He truly comes and blesses folks.

May saints make your heart glow.

............

With love and respect,

Harry and Helen