It’s Christmas Time

I don’t want to spend too much time 
Thinking about those who have gone 
On before me

They all left their little snippets of wisdom
And checked out much too soon for my
Liking.
I get to stay here and sweat it out and 
Honestly, I’m not complaining about that
at all. It's another day to celebrate life!
It’s Christmastime again, it’s lights and 
Gifts and decorations. It’s memories
and traditions and hopes….

“Baby it’s cold outside”
I need some cocoa, I need to see some
Snowflakes 
I need to embrace "My Favorite Things" 
“Bright copper kettles with warm woolen mittens”

Bring on the magic, the wonder of the season
I need to celebrate the birth of a 
Savior born in a manger
I even get to celebrate Kwanzaa 
and embrace the 7 principles.

I made it to another Christmas season and believe me
That’s nothing to take lightly in this complicated 
Time of COVID. I get to reminisce about past Christmases
And "Jingle bells" and sleigh bells ringing
I get to dream about a "White Christmas" 
Although the temperature here today is a balmy 66 degrees
As I run my miles at the lake.
Is it really Christmas in Maryland?

I get to experience seeing the joy on my granddaughters’
Faces (although it’s via FaceTime) as they excitedly 
Open gifts. I get to eat as much as I want
And laugh a lot - maybe cry a little. 

But more importantly, I get to add to the times of me 
I get to create more forever memories 
And store all the moments that bring joy today, "This 
Christmas". 

"Silver Bells", it’s Christmastime in the city. 
(December 2021)