
The time of year
When everyone
Seems to acquire
The holiday spirit
Where nothing
Is too horrible
We give a little extra
Because somehow
We become
More inclusive
For being
Left out
Isn’t human
So smile more
Laugh often
Listen intentionally
Respond respectful
And maybe that
Holiday spirit
Lasts all year
especially if
Rudolph is
Holding the Menorah
And leading the sleigh.
-Jennie Nawrocki