December has arrived, and some of us cheer
Several faiths call this the festival of lights
Are we ready for a celebration of a new year
Getting by during the days and the nights.
Outside, the leaves are off of the trees
There is a patch of snow on the lawn
The strong wind packs its mighty breeze
Holidays are here, and now they are gone.
Will we have a holiday to remember
Will it be jolly, or will it be another myth
Chanukah was celebrated primarily on November
Christmas, like always, will be on December 25th.
There are no Thanksgiving leftovers to be seen
Now we concentrate on December’s dawn
We continue to reflect where we’ve been
Holidays are here, and now they are gone.
Some of us spend the season all alone.
No family or friends to spend their days
Many are lonely and basically have no one
Far away from people and their kindful gaze.
Days are flying by so very quick
This season I’m feeling more withdrawn
By myself again and I’m getting sick
Holidays are here, and now they are gone.
Resting and sleeping when I can
Shaving and washing to begin each day
Today I am going to feel like a better man
Seizing each moment in every way.
During this month, we plan for the year ahead
Not knowing what there will be for us to do
While others want to live without fear on a comfortable bed
Wishing for a better life for you and for me in 2022.
Author Info:
Howard Diamond
Certified Peer Specialist from Long Island.
