The lights are blinking merrily
The tinsels on the tree
It sits there in the window
For all the world to see.

The house is filled with holly
And pinecone scents the air
The Christmas cards keep coming
Each one is hung with care.

The gifts are tied with ribbons red
And topped with pretty bows
I am done with all the details
As far as Christmas goes.

The fire is softly glowing
I think about your touch
But Christmas isn't Christmas
I miss you oh, so much.

If I could have just anything
My Christmas wish would be
To wake up in the morning
And find you here with me.

I reminisce our Christmas' past
The joy and love we shared
Moonlit walks and midnight talks
And ways you showed you cared.

Staring at your picture
I long to be set free
Tonight the tears are streaming
As I hold it next to me.

Flakes of snow swirl through the air
I am braced for stormy weather
I wait for brighter days ahead
When we can be together.

So hold a place in heaven dear
Someday when life is through
I'll be the Christmas angel
Who shares this day with you.

© 2002 Marilyn Ferguson
A special thanks to our Sister-In-Christ Marilyn
Ferguson for use of her poetry. You may view
more of her poetry by visiting Marilyn's Poetry.

Heavenly Father as I come to you in prayer forgive us where we have failed You. Many loved ones that are here still on earth that hurt from the sting of death of their spouse, father, mother, or other family member comfort them as only you can. May your sweet spirit anoint and comfort them as only You can and that they feel your presence with them as they go through this tribulation. Dear God those that do not or have not accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior that they would do so this time of the year that as we celebrate the birth of your Son Jesus Christ.
Father be with our Armed Forces, place your protective Armor around them and shield them from harm. Lord forgive us as a sinful nation let us turn our ways back to You so that You will continue to bless us. Father we ask all these this in Jesus holy name.
Amen