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An Anonymous Poem About Christmas

Please don't take this season for granted.

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An Anonymous Poem About Christmas

Christmas is right around the corner, and merriment is widespread. There is always a variety of feelings swirling around, whether they are joyous or melancholy, but we must remember that this time of year (as well as every time of year) is meant to remind you about loving your friends and family. While you celebrate with your loved ones, remember the loved ones that cannot physically be there. Perhaps they live too far away. Perhaps they passed away. Perhaps there is family tension. There are many reasons why you may not be with a loved one this holiday season, but please be thankful nonetheless. After conversing with a friend (who wishes to go unnamed) about this topic, he wrote a very personal and humbling poem. I asked him if it would be alright that I share it, so here it is:


It’s Christmas time all around

with people’s eyes aglow

Snow lightly kisses the ground

while people share a smile with everyone they know

The streets look festive

as the lights start to go up

the mistletoe is suggestive

fun for all the grown-ups

Spirits are filled with joy

as families come together

Carolers sing Little Drummer Boy

no matter how cold the weather

Christmas is almost here

with presents under the tree

Kids waiting for the reindeer

oh! what fun it will be

Christmas eve is a bustle

with last minute preparations

all over couples cuddle

while kids lie awake in anticipation

The day has finally come

with children jumping up and down

Merriment for all but one

with a dismal frown

This Christmas may be filled with fun

with food, presents, and cheer

But, I am missing one

because they are not here

You would have been twenty-two

but instead I will be alone

Here I am crying over you

while I stand at your gravestone


Please, do not take this time of year for granted. Extend your love to all and be thankful for each moment with everyone while you can.

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