by Kimberly Flanagan
A mistletoe
A hand to hold
A Christmas tree
And maybe
A gift or two
From you to me
A cheerful table setting for
Family and friends
From afar
Roast chicken, potatoes with salad on the side
And dessert you’ll find
An apple crumble tart
Reds and greens
Silver and gold
A time of laughing
Singing and walking
Down memory road
The exchange of gifts
Being shared all around
And the sound of joyous
Melodies giving thanks
In the background
And just as quick as it arrived
The lights in the sky
Burn brightly
Ringing in New Year’s night
