I got lost in a moment,
watching you hook a worn
but treasured ornament
on our little Christmas tree.
I fell into thoughts of all
the holidays we have been
a family of two, together
in this home. I let myself
imagine those pajama-clad
children padding toward us
on Christmas morning,
those little ones we longed
to have, but I am sad for
only the briefest of moments
as I see you, your gentle
smile and easy manner,
your kindness, and I am
nestled into our love,
the graciousness of our
God, and I am smiling back
as your eyes rest on me;
you know what I am thinking—
we have said all of those words
so many times. You nod
and we continue to dress-up
this tree, our family beginning
this new holiday season, two
together, settled and thankful.
—C.L. Fisher, November 2020
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Poetic Meanderings 