Holiday series.

Christmas is a time
Of memories and reflection
When past and present
Are reconciled and
Dreams and former realities
Are real.
For on this night of nights
Anything is possible.
In the shadows
There appears
A Christmas ghost
Who brings me cheer,
My father -- alive again
And I relive
All my favorite
Family holiday traditions
Such as opening one present
Christmas Eve, Germany's Kristkindlemarts,
Midnight Masses' carols and
Snuggling in bed
With Mom, Dad and sisters
Christmas morning -- which
Reminds me of
What this festive time celebrates --
The spirit, reason and
Memories of the season.