"Merry Christmas" by Gene Hodge

Merry Christmas

Gene Hodge

It’s four in the morning.

Mr. Sandman missed our house last night

and I couldn’t sleep.

So . . . before traffic awakens

and while the streets

still sleep beneath a blanket of darkness,

I’d like to go look at Christmas lights.

Will you come?

We can drive real slowly . . .

take our time,

and be like children once more.

I’ll make you a cup of hot chocolate

flavored with peppermint sticks,

we can turn the radio down low

and . . . listen to Christmas songs.

Before daybreak chases the magic away

I’ll watch the lights dance on your face

and whisper, “Merry Christmas,

I love you."

Editor’s Note:  Gene really captures the spirit of the season here, and I just adore the way he engages the readers, drawing them into the narrative.  From the editors and staff of Songs of Eretz, a Merry Christmas to all!