Enveloping You

I wasn't going to come on here this morning.
Words win. I am learning to listen.

This kept me up most of the evening.

Hoping this reaches whomever needs to read it.

Merry Merry Christmas!

Enveloping You

by Lyn Marinello

 

Empty stockings, unfilled chairs

Unsquished hugs and unfelt cares

Pieces are missing, hearts seem broken

Stories untold, “I love you’s” unspoken

Presents unpurchased, ribbons untied

Songs left unsung, tears too easily cried

It’s painful without them, but change what you see

What you’ll find is miraculous, you’ll truly agree

They may not be present but with each familial addition

Is a glimmer intangible with each honored tradition

For what time, distance and health seems to always be taking

Spirits happily live on in magical memories you’re making

They’re as close as old ornaments or a carol you hear

In decorations and meals; their attendance is clear

In the stories we share and the love they inspire

The warmth that you feel is from more than the fire

The laughter that lifts you and the twinkling of lights

Means you’re never alone on the loneliest of nights

Simply slow down your pace and search for the clue

They are there, in abundance, enveloping you.