A Christmas Gift

“A Christmas Gift” By: P. G. Borgia 1 An evening of peace, city streets still, Snowflakes settle upon your windowsill. Snuggled in your rocker, pleased to see A day’s work of love, trimming your tree. 2 Fragrance of pine and lights pulsing bright, Shining stars lighting a joyful night, Red stockings hung with hidden treasure, Toys piled high for a child’s pleasure. 3 Raising your glass to warm, glowing embers: Here’s to Santa—he always remembers. Your work complete, you begin to doze; Grinning at the thought, teary eyes gently close. 4 With silence deep and wavering thoughts Of times in your life happiness brought, You hear again that solemn voice— Lifeless emotion—dry cheeks now moist. 5 You stir with unease, deep in a maze Though mercy is brief in nature’s short daze. You drift into dreams of yesterday’s glee, Seeking—a child’s voice, sadness-free. 6 Less than a wink, awakened by a tug, Your child excited, giving you a hug: “Look, look! Santa was here; Presents and toys everywhere.” 7 “Can we open them now? Can we please?” “If I get one more hug,” you playfully tease Another big hug, a sweet bribe for sure, Moving hand-in-hand to gifts on the floor. 8 With a smiling peek at your child’s wide eyes, Each present opened, another surprise. Praising your Creator for what you are seeing, A sense of warmth envelopes your being. 9 Gift wrap and ribbons scattered everywhere, You quietly return to your rocking chair. Your child stops playing, gazing up at you: “Did Santa bring you a Christmas gift too?” 10 Drawing a smile with gleaming pride, Your little angel moves to your side. Searching your thoughts, as your lips quiver, Moments of silence, memories flutter. 11 “Once upon a time, not so far away, Santa brought presents on his reindeer sleigh. One special gift was a stocking of cheer, When gently I peeked; my eyes did tear.” 12 "For inside there you were, my beautiful babe, A silent night of joy, pure love we save. Now in my arms, my gift softly sleeps, Dreaming a child’s dream, in stillness deep… “To you, to us, and to those we've loved: A BLESSED and MERRY CHRISTMAS” © 2011 P. Borgia © rev 2024