Starlight

A noise, interrupting my thoughts
Took me to the window
But my mind was distracted
From the reason I had been led there.
For in the midst of the darkness
I could see
A sparkle of light
As it reflected from the raindrops
That had collected on the Christmas lights
That adorned the home.

The brisk chill in the air
Was only present through the view of the fallen leaves
And the wind that carried them about as if
Nature was painting a beautiful tapestry
Before my eyes.
A wonderful time and season
Had come once again.
How quickly the year had passed
Leaving me another year older
But another year wiser too.

Though I could see beyond the window,
I discovered that the transparent glass
Had found the ability to serve as a mirror
Reflecting my image into my view.
I looked upon myself as if I was
Seeing my illustration from another view.
Foremost in my thoughts was that of gratitude
For blessing that I had.
How grateful that I encompass
The knowledge the Jesus Christ lives.

I sat back taking a sip of hot cocoa.
The warm drink taking the chill from me
I think about the gifts I had been given.
Knowing that I had been given much,
I asked myself of what gifts
Have I given in return?
Contemplating this thought,
I sat curled up in the warmth
Looking toward the sky
In it’s infamous beauty.