In halls decked with tears,Christmas time is fraught
With sad memories for me.
They fade, but linger.
Replacing them with
Better times and memeories:
A life long project.
I try not to be
A wet blanket for others,
And let their joy shine.
we miss those gone on ahead,
their places empty.
Still, we celebrate
those who remain gathered 'round
the tree and table.
Hold fast to them all,
for a New Year awaits us.
Walk it, together.