The Lovelight of Christmas

The Lovelight of Christmas There was a time When Christmas was special to me. A time when trees Were decorated with handmade strings Of popcorn and cranberries And homemade stars that were carefully Cut out and covered in glitter. A time when icicles Were carefully placed Among bubble lights That gurgled gleefully To herald the Coming of the Christ child. There was a time When gifts were lovingly made By a mother’s hands And families gathered To joyfully carol The birth of a Savior. We lost that joy, That veneration – That made Christmas A time of quiet reflection And reverence. I breathe a sigh of relief In my prayers tonight For the blessings I’ve been Privileged to enjoy in my life; For the memories that will remain In my heart forever; And for the lovelight That has been bestowed On my family and friends. I am richer For the experience. I am blessed For having known The joys of Christmas As it once was And could still be, again. Jb pearce 12/2/18