"Christmas 2020" 

by Renee Hawkley


Even the grinchiest Grinch 

Wouldn’t ask for a Christmas pandemic.

Yet, here we are, amidst billions 

Forging our way through 2020,

Each traveler owning a unique story 

Of trudging toward an unknown finish line, 

Or of dropping out along the way.


For me, 2020 is the first

Christmas Ever when 

“Busy” hasn’t occupied front stage with

Family events, parties, church dinners, 

Travel, school performances, choir rehearsals, 

Baking, shopping, and On and On,

Not in that particular order.


It’s all so Very strange and

Worth a ponder.

I never tried a 1,000-piece puzzle before.

I actually read a book 

Cover to cover in December.

Well, That’s never happened before!

Unless you count Luke, chapter 2.


Seven local grandchildren 

Came on Friday in batches

of three and then four

To decorate my tree as usual.

I told them it was the best event of 2020

And hugged each one of them tight!

Pretty sure they won’t tell.


I’ve tried to make Jesus

The centerpiece of every Christmas, 

But with so many distractions, 

It hasn’t always worked out.

This year it’s much easier

Since I feel Jesus is right here,

Watching over me.

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