Dear Lord, this is Christmas
a season for giving.
I pray for comfort
to receive some healing.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
a time to be glad.
Yet I am so lonely
and can’t be but sad.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
a reason for joy.
But in my understanding
a locked gate is no toy.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
a happy occasion.
Please show me a way
to rise from depression.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
when family gathers.
As I watch tears fall
I feel my heart shatters.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
with hugs and kisses.
With my empty hands
I see dreams in pieces.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
and wishes come true.
I’ll settle for one wish
please take away the
blue.
Dear Lord, this is Christmas
I hear people caroling.
I curl up like a fetus
wonder why I’m living.
Christmas 2002,
Huu Cao