It’s the night before Christmas, and everyone’s wrapping
Their last-minute gifts with some last-minute trappings.
Santa has already started his route,
With his trusty reindeer and his big ol’ red suit.
Some folks are still shopping, still at the store,
And some are in traffic for an hour—or four.
Some folks are cooking, and basting, and stuffing,
Running around and huffing and puffing.
Wishing for snow, or even a flurry,
Then taking it back because they’re in a hurry.
Forgetting to slow down and rest for a while,
To be thankful and happy and give someone a smile.
Because when you feel like this is the longest you’ve waited
In line at the mall and you’re stressed and frustrated,
When the dinner is burning, and the tape sticks together,
And you feel like this is about all you can weather,
Remember the people with loved ones at war,
Those who have lost all they had and then more.
Invite someone over who has nowhere to go,
Show them you care and that they’re not alone.
And when you’re dragging a tree from the car to the house,
And you want to give up and just throw the thing out,
Throw in some elbow grease, force on a smile,
Without a good spirit, it’s just gifts in a pile.
It’s just a sock on a mantle, just food on the table,
Just an old bearded man from a very old fable.
So Happy Holidays to all, and have a wonderful night!
Know that peace won’t be always so far from our sights.
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