love & Joy

This time of the year was supposed to feel special.

It was supposed to be of love and joy

And nothing but hustle.

But mine, at first, was filled with sadness and fear.

Every now and then, you might have seen a tear.

Sickness had struck a member that was close.

So close, that when I went to go see her, it was like I saw a ghost.

A ghost of Christmas past, we had lost a member in the end.

A decade and 4 years ago, I was so young back then.

Fragile and weak, this is what I saw.

It didn’t look like her, I’m used to seeing her so strong.

Even the strong get weak, it’s what I’ve learned.

If we didn’t, then we couldn’t grow at all.

So, here I am with a thought and a prayer

Saying “ I thank you, God. I’m so thankful that she’s still here. And that my Christmas after all will be somewhat full of cheer.”