‘Twas two nights before Christmas, when all through the home,
With a sprained ankle, I sure couldn’t roam.
One stocking was hung by the chimney with care,
Sewn by me, when two small boys were still there.
Oliver was nestled all safe in his crate,
Dreaming of how doggie treats would taste great.
Old movie and me, my ankle raised high,
Had just settled in for needed sleep in the night.
When my cell phone did light and ding with chatter,
From my Bestie, CC, “Now what was the matter?”
I told her through words I would be okay,
She promised to check in the very next day.
With the Christmas Star shining, what could make me so blue?
If you’ve been reading, I don’t need to bore you.
Again, movie my focus, pain in the foot,
The cell phone complained. Now where was it put?
Daughter was checking in, so far away.
She knows how to read me and just what to say.
“Things will be brighter, just remember the good.
Sleep well, and the ankle will heal as it should.”
Hope, Faith and Trust, I depend on tonight.
Santa is great, but these three do delight
A soul that is weary, battered, and blue.
I hope for tomorrow, and have Faith anew.
When the phone complained again, just once more for good measure.
A new friend checked in, one that I treasure.
Company tomorrow? Dinner brought for Miss Lazy?
“Can you check tomorrow?”
Wait……..
What???????
Am I crazy?
This AM after sleeping, I’m not so grumpy
Not feeling so blue and down in the dumpy.
Today will be one last to get Christmas right.
With Hope, Faith and Love, my spirits take flight.
Down with sadness, self pity, and blues,
Up with Carols, good food, and friendships true.
Up CC, Up Miss Firecracker, both of you know,
When troubled about life, to you I go.
Up Daughter, TJ, and Cambria Goddess, too,
What would I do without my Christmas angels, You????
Smiling, I’ll enjoy our dinner tonight,
Christmas Eve and Day will be just right.
So Dash Away, Dash Away, Dash Away all,
Off to the grocery store, down to the mall.
Finish the wrapping with ribbons and bows,
With love for each other, happiness grows.
I send you this, My Christmas wish true,
Merry Christmas, Dear Friends, with love to you.
*Thank you for reading and helping me through my first Christmas as a widow. Your steady love, friendship, and prayers are helping me grow stronger every day. Merry Christmas!