And suddenly, Christmas

For months we wait

With bated breath

For this special day to arrive.

We wonder,

We plan,

As hope unfurls and blooms.

But this day,

This special day,

It comes like birth pangs

Not unexpected,

But suddenly, from nowhere.

 

May your labors on this day

Become joys tomorrow.

Feast and gift to share.

For on this day

Many years ago

A gift – THE gift

Came forth in such pangs.

Wrapped with great care,

In swaddle and swath,

Brought joy – JOY!

To mother, to Father

For all of humanity.