gone are the days waking
to the joys of christmas
wrappings on the floor.
as i walk through this
empty place alone
i see i've been gifted.
the sun is shining brightly
through my window.
laying gently on the snow
and ice outdoors.
she beckons me to feel
her warmth. a great
peace fills me. the gifts
i am blessed with are
more than the eye can see.
i smile in gratitude. i
breathe in this new day.
i wrap myself in joy.
Merry Christmas.