Monday, December 25, 2006

So this is Christmas



My older cousin dressed in a santa suit.
Sack races which I despised because I would always fall over and come last.

Comforting hugs from my mom.
Exchange gifts.
Nervously performing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” on stage.
Surrounded by family.
Waiting up for santa.

Things have really changed.

A trickle of relatives come over and drop off gifts.
Everyone sighs. It’s not the same anymore.
A husband who doesn’t celebrate Christmas.
People are getting older, harder of hearing.
Empty homes.
But still a feast on the table… for lunch with my husbands family.

A silent celebration for me.

Merry Christmas & Keep Safe

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