Merry Christmas

The large, decorated tree lies in the hall

Where Christmas Spirit is the highest of all

Colorfully wrapped presents surround it

Carefully chosen for each other with love I’m sure

The delicious aroma of Christmas dinner spreads through the air

As the warmth wafts from the fireplace reaching to all of us

The carols can be heard faintly from the church across the street

It was the perfect Christmas scene

And I stand amongst all of it, enjoying myself

But then I look out of the window catching the sight of a homeless man

He stands in the cold winter breeze,

Wearing tattered clothes and a bleak look on his face

And I simply couldn’t stop thinking about the man’s misery

With no one to spend time with, no one to get presents from on Christmas day

And so with a smile on my face, picking up a present and slice of cake

I walked out into the chilly wind and smiled at him brightly

Giving him the food and gifts was the happiest and most content I’ve ever felt

And the smile he returned was simply as affectionate and grateful too