The Gift

Christmas Day 2005;
The house is filled with loved ones all around;
Aromas streaming from the kitchen; Laughter
of children; Yours, Mine and others-
There's a decorated tree standing just for the
occasion, and gifts; There are gifts wrapped in
the holiday traditional papers- They too, are
decorated with colored bows; shiny and pristine-
There's excitement; Voices we know; Some sitting quietly;
While others seem to be in the heart of it all

Our eyes will meet many times this day; 'Tis the
Season of merriment and joy-  We both know the
true st meaning of this day of celebration-
And we will not let it pass, without the thought crossing
through our minds and our hearts-
We've taken the place of the ones no longer here; Though
we could never fill their shoes; They still fill our hearts,
with memories everlasting- A sweetness; A gentle sigh-
Oh how we miss them; But they are ours forevermore; In
the clarity of yesterday

While I wrapped your gift; I gave thanks for the gift
you have given me- So precious it is; And one I will carry
with me throughout my life-
This gift I speak of came not from a box; It wasn't bought
with monies, paper or plastic- and it was wrapped in nothing but the confinements of your heart-
As I chose what to give you; I knew there was no equal that
could possibly be found in the comparison of yours to me-
So I made my choice with tenderness and the deepest of Love-

Being able to call you Sister, is a gift unequalled with anything known to man- We fought as kids, just as all
siblings do; But somewhere in the midst of it all, You
taught me to have compassion for others; Gave me a place
to rest, and a soft place to land-
While I can't make your heartaches disappear; Or shelter
you from the pains and sorrows life deals so unevenly- I can
tell you that you are Loved and you will Always be Needed-
You are the core of Goodness, in this Sisterhood divine

Take this gift Sister that I now hand you; Unwrap it with
not only an open mind but also an open heart-
Let it stand as a symbol that we both know and understand
from Where we came; Where we have been; and Where we shall go-
If you should stray; I'll gladly take the lead-
If you should tire; I'll gladly be your crutch-
If you should stumble and fall; I'll gladly lift you up-
Not only today; But everyday to come

In the true st Spirit of Christmas I give to you, My Love

© Lisa Hilbers
12/10/2005