Don’t Forget

Some tables are full.
Others are empty.
Some people have little.
Others have plenty.
Some people are alone.
Others have large families.
Some people have big homes.
Others don’t have any.
Some people are excited to kick off the season.
Others are depressed without any reason.
They wish it would be over soon.
Maybe it’s hyped up more than it should be.
It’s the time of the year to see friends and family.
Some people spend a lot of money on nothing.
Others have nothing to spend but time.
Some spend that time waiting in long lines.
Others couldn’t be bothered.
All of their gifts have been pre-ordered.
Eating, drinking and gaining weight.
Here, take seconds, fill up your plate.
Parties and celebrations,
short days and long nights of deprivation.
Some are missing ones they loved.
It’s the hardest time of year to be without.
Some losses are profound.
You can’t stuff them away inside of a turkey,
or cover them up in potatoes and gravy.
Soon enough it will all be over.
What have you done; what have you wished for?
Maybe there’s a deeper meaning
for celebrating this holiday season.