‘Twas two nights before Christmas, in Winterpast I was home,
Soaking in the hot tub, praying for world-wide Shalom.
One stocking was hung by the chimney with care,
Sewn by me when two boys on my lap were still there.
Oliver nestled asleep in his crate,
Dreamin’ of doggie treats and how they’d taste great.
Later dried, watching movies, my nest feelin’ just right
I’d just snoozed off for restful sleep in the night
When my cell phone did rumble and ding with a clatter
From my Bestie, CC, checking on me to chatter.
Through all of our words we shared events of the day,
The next day promising a call to check in and say “Hey”.
With the star brightly shining, true happiness shone through
Two foggy years in the wilderness, widow’s journey almost through.
With sleep not appearing while I tried to relax,
The cell phone complained, my quiet now cracked.
Just Sweet Daughter checking from so far away.
A surprise of the best kind, better than presents on a sleigh.
“Everything now brighter, we’ll remember the good.
Sleep well, time heals all as we knew it would.”
Hope, Faith, and Trust, I reflect on tonight.
Santa is great, but to these things hold on tight.
My journey through life holds beauty, it’s true
There’s Hope for tomorrow, Trust that Faith blooms anew.
When the phone complained again, just once more for good measure,
Mysterious Marine checked in. A man quiet treasured.
Company tomorrow? Dinner cooked up for Miss Lazy?
“Can you check tomorrow?”
Wait….. What???????
Am I crazy?????
After a night’s sleeping, I’m not feeling as frumpy,
No time for the blues or being down in the dumpy.
Today will be one to get Christmas just right
With Hope, Faith, and Love, my spirit takes flight.
Down with the sadness, self pity, and blues.
Up with carols, treats, and friendships true.
Thanks CC, Thanks Miss Firecracker, both of you know
When troubled about life, to you I go.
Thanks Daughter, TJ, and Cambria Goddess, too,
What would I do without my Christmas angels, You?????
Heart smiling, I’ll enjoy a great dinner tonight.
The Mysterious Marine will season everything 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 finding interest in my writing while helping me get through my third Christmas as a widow. Your steady love, friendship, and prayers are helping me grow every day. Life is the most beautiful journey of all.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Joy