‘Twas the days before Christmas
And all through the house
Lay scraps of ribbon and an
Unironed blouse.
“Company’s coming!”
I say with a shout,
“Pick up the clutter,
Take the newspapers out!”
Yet all of my wishes
Are met with rolled eyes.
“Relax, Mom, it’s family,”
My teenagers sigh.
And so I resolve
To just do what I can,
Not strive for perfection
From my lovable clan.
Remember that Christmas
Is not just a day.
It’s the feeling of warmth
That our hearts give away.
No one will remember
Those musical elves,
Or notice the mismatched
Books on the shelves.
What they will think of
On this holiday,
Is the love that was shown
In your very own way.
So keep that in mind
As you turn off the lights
Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good night!
About Lissa Coffey
Lissa Coffey is a Relationship Expert and Lifestyle Designer who serves up an inspiring blend of ancient wisdom and modern style on her website CoffeyTalk.com. Lissa’s newest book is
“Closure and the Law of Relationship: Endings as New Beginnings.” Her bestselling,
“What’s Your Dosha, Baby? Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love” does for Ayurveda what Linda Goodman’s
Love Signs has done for astrology.
A sought-after guest expert, Lissa Coffey appears frequently on television (including The Today Show) and radio and contributes to many national publications with her insightful and compassionate approach to modern-day issues. Her “Wisdom News,” “Coffeytalk,” and “What’s Your Dosha,” e-mail newsletters are enjoyed around the world by a steadily growing subscriber base. Deepak Chopra says of Lissa: “Your heart will thank you for Lissa’s helpful and heartful vision.”
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