i was frantic!
i climbed into the attic,
rummaging through
all the empty boxes
saved for next Christmas;
i waded through all the
shredded wrapping paper
in the garbage:
i was frantic -
i couldn't find you anywhere!
but there you are:
out riding sleds
or new bikes
with the younger ones;
letting teenagers
beat you
at video games;
doing the dishes
with Uncle Jim;
reading a story
to Gran
as she dozes off;
and laughing
at my foolishness,
because you came searching
for me so long ago
and have never lost me!
Amen.
(c) 2005 Thom M. Shuman
Sunday, December 25, 2005
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