My Christmas Wish

What do you want for Christmas?
A question on everyone's lips for that last minute gift
Like a good girl, my Christmas shopping is done
What was on my list?
A book
A tablet
Nothing expensive
Nothing really special
Five days before Christmas as I'm lying in bed, praying
I realize what I really want
My mama
The way she was
Free of dementia and cancer
So like a child, I go to Jesus and ask for a miracle
Can you heal my mama for me?

Preperations

It was decreed by law that we must travel to Bethlehem
My hopes to of giving birth in the comfort of my own home were shattered
Joseph, right now is looking for a gentle donkey for me to ride on
Although I am great with child, I can walk
My husband insists otherwise
I am packing our clothes for the journey
And extra blankets for the babe that will come into the world soon
My neighbor asked only yesterday
Mary, you must be so frightened
I smiled and offered her a cup of water
There is no need to be frightened
I trust in the Lord