Christmas

With pretty lights
Presents wrapped so tight
Laughter erupting from family
Pizza, cookies, smokies
Smiles go round with silly games

I just find myself missing someone
Her laugh isn't found
Her opinion isn't heard
Her breathing isn't bothered
Grandma is missing

She is now alone
Locked away in a nursing home
Pushed into her room
That she must share with a stranger
She is now alone

Grandma, I've never told you
How much I love your company
Even though you always have to win aggravation
Or ask what I'm eating
You never brought tears or anger into my life

Just smiles and stories.

I pray that your condition now isn't permanent
& that you'll be able to recover
I love you, Gram Gram
You're the craziest old woman I've ever met
This Christmas, I've never been more excited to visit a nursing home.

<3 you, sith lord(;