"Christmas is a New Dawn"
by Megan Pinto '22
Orbs of colorful light break through the darkness
Illuminating the streets with their powerful glow Houses are bright, full of cheer Sheltering friends from the cold, bitter snow Around the fireplace a family sits Huddled together, close for warmth Their love for one another triumphs all sorrow That has plagued them in this joyful month They mourn the loss of one they loved A baby boy, so strong and bright December was his favorite month Christmas Eve his favorite night Now, as the family gathers together To celebrate the holidays, here They sit in silent remembrance Of the one they held so dear And while in quiet grievance Memories resurface Their hearts lighten a little Knowing he did not live without a purpose A light snow sprinkles the earth Landing delicately across the lawn Christmas Eve has passed them by And Christmas is a new dawn And all throughout this special holiday While keeping the Lord near They laugh and joke and dance and sing And even shed a tear For they know that Christmas will never be the same Not as long as their boy is gone But they will forever hold him in their hearts And tomorrow is a new dawn |