holiday cheer to mourning tears,
i watched you take your last breath
the most wonderful time of the year
doesn’t comfort me in your death
the heavy rain was quite fitting
and the flickering candle mocked me
i can feel my fragile heart splitting
when i don’t see you under the tree
all of your things are already gone
and the house seems so bare
but i know on christmas dawn
—in our hearts, you will be there
i just lost my cat, who was a lifelong companion to me, on the 20th and let me tell you that losing a loved one during the holiday season is absolutely devastating, but i know i am not alone. my thoughts are with everyone who is spending this holiday season without a loved one; wether it be the first time or the 50th time. thank you for reading my work during this difficult time.