The Christmas Wish

The Christmas Wish

 

The little girl stood still,
awaiting an answer
atop a high hill,
but none came to her.

 

Still, she waited in the cold,
as she wanted her request heard.

Bundled against the snow,
she prayed these words…

 

“Lord, please take care of my mother,
she’s been so sick.

Like her, there could never be another,        
as You gave me the best pick.

 

“She asked what I wanted for Christmas,
but I couldn’t tell her, fearful she might cry.

I know I can tell You though, for You are joyous
and she said I’m the apple of Your eye!

 

“Mom also says the closer someone is to You,
the more You will hear.

So, here I am, standing on the highest hill in my view
asking for You to heal.”

 

Moments later, her dad came,

“There you are! I’ve been worried.

Hey, guess what? Mom’s fever broke, she’s gonna be okay!”

Throwing her arms around him, she cried warm tears… happy.

 

“Come on… she wants to see you.” he said.

“Ok, may I come in a few? I have something to do.”

“Sure, Sweetheart.” he kissed her head,
“Just a few minutes, it’s cold and your fingers may turn blue!”

 

Once her dad was out of sight,
she knelt on the ground, “God, it’s me again, Trish.

I want to thank You for answering in Your mercy and might…
my Christmas wish.”

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

December 11, 2021

Reviews

[Richard M]

A beautiful, heartwarming story Melinda. Written and told beautifully.
Take care my new found friend.
Richard

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for your visit and for your review

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Melinda.
"Once her dad was out of sight,
she knelt on the ground, “God, it’s me again, Trish.

I want to thank You for answering in Your mercy and might…
my Christmas wish.”
I loved the above lines and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for your review. Merry Christmas.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[Chris Shaw]

A sweet Christmas narrative. Loved that the little girl's wish came true. Thank you Melinda.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for your lovely review. Merry Christmas.