By Hoot Owl rn

　　My Christmas wish for you, my friend

　　Is not a simple one

　　For I wish you hope and joy and peace

　　Days filled with warmth and sun

　　I wish you love and friendship too

　　Throughout the coming year

　　Lots of laughter and happiness

　　To fill your world with cheer

　　May you count your blessings①, one by one

　　And when totaled② by the lot

　　May you find all you've been given

　　To be more than what you sought③

　　May your journeys be short, your burdens④ light

　　May your spirit never grow old

　　May all your clouds have silver linings⑤

　　And your rainbows pots of gold

　　I wish this all and so much more

　　May all your dreams come true

　　May you have a Merry Christmas friend

　　And a Happy New Year, too

　　Notes: ① blessing n. 祝福 ② total vt. 总数达 ③ sought (seek的过去式) vt.寻找 ④ burden n.负担 ⑤ lining n.衬里

　　(文/李灏真 供稿；英语通2004年第12期；版权归英语辅导报社所有，独家网络合作伙伴新浪教育，未经许可，不得以任何形式进行转载。)