• what is this holiday, really?
    not food in and of itself,
    or even a gathering of family.
    it speaks of something more,
    emotion that grips your heart,
    and brings tears of joy.
    no holly wreath or fruitcake,
    not a shred of silver tinsel,
    no blinking lights can share
    what a holiday truly means.
    presents wrapped and ready,
    warm cider by the hearth,
    but if your heart is empty,
    you can't know it's worth.