Christmas Without Me

Do tears blur the colors of Christmas lights
and carols make you sigh?
Are you saddened because it's Christmas
and I am not nearby?
Do you think of all the joyous times
we shared in seasons past?
Does the ache feeling overwhelming
seem like it will always last?

Please don't weep for me.
Know this Christmas is my best.
At this Christmas dinner
I'm seated with the honored guest
If the tears you cry are for you,
lonely without me today
to share this year's season,
then listen to what I say.

God's gift that first Christmas
was much more than His son.
He gave to us the promise
of eternal life for everyone.
Now that I've gone on and received
that promised gift of life,
I'm very much a part of
the Christmas spirit light.

I'm the angel sitting on top of
a decorated tree
And a simple Christmas carol
sung by a child so reverently.
I'm the Santa on the corner
standing and ringing his bell.
I'm in that Christmas Eve story
that you know so well.
I'm in every sight and sound
that brings people Christmas joy.
I'm a smile on the face of a child
who received a much loved toy.

Now that I'm part of the season
we loved and shared so much,
Close your eyes, think of me.
Reach out and feel my touch.
Please share in all the joy I'm feeling
being a part of Christmas cheer.
Look around and you'll find me.
Joyous Christmas, for I am near.

© Cheri' C. Bown