My Christmas Wish

It's the time of year again.

Time to buy a fresh Christmas tree,

       to hang beautiful Christmas ornaments,

       to put twinkling Christmas lights around the tree,

       to lovingly give out presents,

       to write and send heartfelt Christmas cards. 

It's time to attend Christmas mass,

             to go to Christmas parties,

             to see relatives, old friends and meet new ones.

It's the time of year where kids and adults alike ask Santa

   for something they want; like a toy, a tv, a cellphone...

But every year since you've been gone,

   all I ask Santa is to have you back,

                              to be with you

                              to be able to hug you, kiss you,

                              to talk to you,

                              to listen to you talk and laugh,

                              to hang out with you like we used to do.

Dear Santa,

     Please make my wish come true.

     Please have my loved ones come down from Heaven,

           even just for one day,

           even just on Christmas Day.....

                              *** Marizel Layco Beck ***