R is for Wrong

​R is for red 
as red is for rose
Red is for bright light --
A famed reindeer's nose

R is for red  
and red is for ribbon
Wrapping the boxes
And gifts that are given

Red is for eating
Like chocolate and cherries
Red goes with green 
Like holly and berries 

Green is for garland
For fir tree and pine 
No matter how fashioned
green Christmas is fine.

But purple's not red 
and purple's not green
And hope isn't fed 
when Advent's unseen 

Purple shows patience
Awaiting the day 
Purple for royalty 
Yet on the way

Red and green the season wronging
Purple the hue of holy longing
Seeking the Presence heaven sent
Purple is right for His advent. 

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