It might look like a 4-year-old put up the Christmas lights 

But I figure – eh, that’s alright 

It’s already been two years since I’ve had my artificial tree 

It’s true  what the old people used to always tell me 

That time goes by fast 

I always kinda thought it would wait for me 

But the rats in the attic got hungry 

I’m looking for something that will last 

Is age just a number?

The rats seemed to think my old Christmas ornaments were plunder 

Christmas 2026 will be here next week

I’m ready for the adventure – what do you think?

Can you be here by next year?

We can hang snowflakes from the roof like the kid across the street does 

And we can watch Muppets then go to the beach when it’s cold just because 

Or we can do whatever fun thing you envision

Because now I can envision you

My husband can too 

The multicolored lights on the porch railings are brighter than ever 

I hope you’ll be here by next Christmas 

Meeting you, living life with you 

What could be better?