Most Beautiful Christmas Poem

I’m spending a quiet evening this Christmas – just by myself. I shut off the Christmas music and plunge my house in total darkness and silence. I drop down on my knees – Depressed, sorrowful and forlorn – I join my hands bow my head and cry silently trying to lighten the turmoil within, To mend the lilt of the true spirit of Christmas that time has set awry. I light a solitary candle and venture to gather some warmth from its gentle and heartening glow reassuring and bathing me in peace and comfort. No one is coming over and I have nowhere to go, I have bought no gifts and have nothing to sip or savor. But wait... Who now knocks at the door? --A disquieting feeling permeates my being— Who I wonder would venture out in this frosty Christmas night? As I open the door I see a wicker basket with warm loaves of bread and a jug of wine fetchingly set on my doorstep. My eyes glistened in deep gratitude. But there’s no one in sight, hush all around and quiet, And then... through this dark and foggy night I see A solitary star aglow and footprints in the snow. ~Contest: Most Beautiful Christmas Poem ~Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose