Christmas Reinvented

Twas the night before Christmas

Doesn’t feel like Christmas at all

I’ve wrapped up the presents

That I picked up at the mall

I snacked on some popcorn

Put my new sweatpants on

I’m binging some Bourne

Waiting for the girls to come home

The dogs are all snuggled up

On the couch by my side

They’ve eaten their dinner

I’ve grabbed my phone up, to write

Watching the lights twinkling on the tree

Memories bring a smile

As I think of family

The first time without dad

The sixth without mom

I struggle not to feel sad

Remembering where I came from

Christmas lives in my heart

Not what’s under the tree

Today’s a new start

With my family of three

Incredibly thankful

Knowing that we’ll be alright

Merry Christmas to all

And to all, a good night