Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to Christmas, I’m publishing all of my Christmas poems here, as a kind of Advent calendar.
Today’s poem was written in 2002.
on the darkest day of the year
watch for a radiant light
through the longest night of the year
watch for a dawn taking flight
in the angriest line in the mall
watch for a small child’s eyes
in the emptiest spot on the tree
watch for a twinkle’s surprise
with the loneliest man out to eat
watch for a waitress who cares
in the scariest hospital room
watch for the power of prayer
as you’re shopping for kin and for friends
watch for all those left behind
ere you settle in for a long winter’s nap
watch for a chance to be kind
on the noisiest christmas you’ve had
watch for the peace in the mess
on a day in which nothing makes sense
watch for a quiet, firm yes
Watch for the magic of Christmas
In everything you do
The magic of the season
Is watching for you too!
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