I look at her in gentle sleep
Again the tears begin to seep
Why has life become so cruel
To hurt such a special jewel
Christmas is a time of joy
Not for me without employ
The simplest gift I could not buy
For money is in short supply
Holding back my sobs of pain
Wiping tears I've shed in vain
I move towards her sleeping form
Flooded with a love so warm
I lay beside her, hugging tight
In tearful sleep into the night
Dreading of the coming morn
How her tender heart will mourn
I wake to soft kiss on my cheek
As tears again my visage streak
A look of question paints her face
Holding me in tight embrace
“Don’t be sad it’s Christmas day"
"I have your gift just by the way”
To her dresser she makes her way
I watch and know not what to say
She brings an envelope beautifully tied
With ribbon bright and a bow so wide
With smiling face she places it near
Then wipes my cheek of one last tear
With shaking hands I pull the bow
Her smile, so radiant begins to grow
A card is pulled from binding sheath
With Christmas tree and holly wreath
Hand painted pictures of her design
Adorned with two hearts intertwined
“This is you and that one is me”
It’s getting difficult for me to see
With blurred vision it’s opened wide
She takes my hand and sits beside
“I’ll read it for you if that’s OK”
Yes I nod, words held at bay
“To my mom, my best friend
Christmas hugs to you I send
You are the star upon the tree
You fill every day with glee"
"Love you give me keeps me warm
Your arms enfold me, safe from harm
I thank God each and every day
He gave me you to guide my way"
"So please let me calm your fear
I say this from a heart sincere
There is no need for moneys spent
You are by far my greatest present!!”
I hug her tight as tears flow free
A Christmas miracle just for me
And vow to treat her in every way
As special as her gift this day
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