I Need You, Christmas

I need you, Christmas… 

I have struggled all year to find joy 

I stumble along day after day, clawing my way out of this pit of loneliness and heartache

I have been burdened and hurt for nearly 365 days 

I long for the joy and comfort this time of year brings 

I need you, Christmas…

I need the magic, the Hallmark twinkle, the Christmas miracle 

We need peace on earth

We need kindness and patience towards one another 

We: my family, my friends, my neighbors, my fellow humans—we need you, Christmas 

I need you, Christmas… 

I miss you and the warmth that you bring 

I treasure the memories you carry and create 

I hope with a childlike heart for the healing you provide 

I seek you 

I need you, Christmas…

What will you bring us this year, Christmas?

Your candles shine bright each year, Christmas, will you still be able to push back the dark? 

In the hustle and bustle, we often forget your true meaning, Christmas

I need you to remind me, Christmas, each and every day

As an author, Alexandra Rexford enjoys writing stories with wit and romance, including a dash of danger. In a perfect world, she would spend all her time writing, reading, sipping hot cocoa, and snuggling with her dogs.

Featured image by Annie Spratt.