My Year 'Round Gift

I am eternally grateful.

There are so many things
that have a way of warming my heart.

Hot soup on a cold day,
a sentimental scene,
be it either from a movie or real life;

or maybe even the joy of a giggle,
that can climb it's way up a throat,
and then turn into pure laughter
so genuine, that it can't possibly be embarrassing.

I'm also very grateful

that life shares so many of these things,
mostly being items that are situational.

Not as isolated incidents,
but rather, more a reaction by a warm and gentle soul.
That's where tears of joy come in.

Christmas reminds me of such a sentiment.
One that can free a heart,
and allow a soul to soar with the souls of others;
and you, help give me that gift year 'round. Thank you.