This Christmas I Hope
Poem by Esther-Marie Tidoso
This Christmas I Hope…
… for more peace
A little release
From all that’s happening
… for more reevaluation
Of our inner situation
For what is your heart beating?
… for more smiles
Despite the trials
Are you still living?
… for a Christmas miracle
The holidays to be bearable
We keep on praying
… the reality checks
remind us to keep ourselves in check
Let’s all be grateful
… we focus not on our limitations
But be thankful for this mission
That is forgiveness, love and giving
… you hang up the star on the tree so high
Ornaments so beautiful, you sigh
Precious memories, decorating
...the lights to shine brighter
And our arms spread wider
Jesus is born, let’s greet Him
… ‘tis season to be joyful
‘Tis season to be peaceful
Protected, loved and blessed.

©Olena Sergienko