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