A Beautiful Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas
I was filled with gracious prose
for all the gifts I have been given
that didn't come with bows

I knew I already had
all I'd ever need
but there was one more thing
that would make my world complete

I felt selfish to ask
so I asked for something else
a brand new pair of glasses
and nothing else

I didn't ask for what I truly wanted
though I prayed somehow he knew
I fell asleep with childish hope
my secret wish might just come true

Morning came 
and my hope slightly faded
as I checked beneath the tree
and saw nothing special waited

I accepted that it wasn't time
and that was okay
There'd be another Christmas
There'd be another day

Then suddenly two tiny hands 
handed me a gift
I wondered what my two year old
and his daddy could have picked

A pair of glasses I thought
as I opened up the case
but inside it was my gift
as tears streamed down my face

I realized I had gotten my wish
and love was all I could see
As I heard those beautiful words
"Will you marry me?"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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June 16, 2016 at 8:05 PM
Nicole, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your awesome words today. ~SKAT~
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March 9, 2012 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Lay's contest Nicole. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Wonderful story. It would be neat to have a gift like this one to be able to use in a contest such as this one! Congrats.
Mjelde Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM
So sweet and very nice poem!! Love it...-oxox Love Laila
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January 10, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Nicole... a very wonderful poem.. Thank you for sharing your awesome poem. Take care and have yourself a good night ;-) always,..p.d.
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January 10, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Beautiful Xmas wish coming true. So sweet. Always Michael
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