Can anyone explain
the glow of Christmas?
Holidays are candles
in the night.

Rebirth comes from
Family and friends
In one bright blur of
Food and talk that ends

Still burning as
a peaceful inner light.
There is no way to
substitute for Christmas.

Miss it and no
circumstance feels right.
All my heart's with you,
Yet I must miss this
Season thick with
Love and rich delight.

Used with permission as stated on
 Nicholas Gordon's his personal site.