December is coming
too soon
I am not ready
all the lights
and Christmas cheer
I am not ready
all the lit-up windows
that I’m on the other side of
I am not ready
all the memories
that tumble out with the decorations
I am not ready
all the days to fill
without you here
I am not ready
all the cards to sign
with just my name
I am not ready
all the stockings
that won’t be hung this year
I am not ready
all the Hallmark movies
so bittersweet
I am not ready
all the traditions
that won’t be celebrated
I am not ready
all the love
still bursting to share
I am not ready
all the joy
that won’t be born
I am not ready
December is coming
too soon
I am not ready
