A Thoughtful Treat on Christmas Eve Day

A snow overnight, for some seen as a delight,

for many others, a frozen plight. In the early

morning, I see two squirrels huddled on the bleak

backyard branches of a tree. Some will celebrate

their savior’s birth today. I shall remain at home

alone with my two small pups whose lone desire

is for the food, warmth and companionship I have

been assigned to provide. For they who otherwise

must survive the bitterness and cold of this day,

I have thrown crusts of bread their way, such a slim

remuneration of gratitude, I’d say, for the security

of my situation to pay. Ah, but a veritable feast this

Christmas Eve, such a treat thrown out onto the

frosted table top of Earth for two squirrels to feed
upon, a small but tasty gift given to but a few cold

and hungry creatures of this world from but one
meager yet thoughtful God of Goodness and Caring
I would be today.

Chris Hanch 12-24-17