Long overdue hugs, Faces Kissed
Too many to count birthdays,
Thanksgivings, Christmases missed
Separation, Extended Deprivation
Brave faces, aching hearts
The wait is over, the time is at hand
Throw confetti, strike up the band
Long distances turn into arms length reach
These long times apart
Oh, how they teach patience, appreciation of life
and making
every moment matter
Any day; a chance to express
your heart to someone you love
is a day to hold dear
This time is especially, specifically, particularly wonderful
right here
at the end of the year
Not for granted these precious
opportunities we take
The most of every hour,
every minute, every second
we will make
Sweet Moments
Creating Memories
It all begins with those initial,
unforgettable, sweet touches
The hand held
The tear gently brushed away
The shoulder cried on, relied on
The playful punch
The happy hugs exchanged
Carry them in your heart
from this day and beyond
From the school yard to the fishing pond,
The basketball court to the high rise
nearly touching the clouds
From the farm in the midwest
to the ranch in the Southwest
From the hot desert sands to the cold, icy Tundra
This December Christmas will come
Traditions played out in each family's special way
in beautiful synchronicity
of that set aside, set apart day
