A Soldiers Gift Snowflakes fall on the tongue, Fires crackling with tales of old. 'twas the night before Christmas, As he sat in his chair, he gazed afar. The windows were covered in frost, The twinkling lights glistened bright. Memories came back to bring an old soul comfort Of a love once lost but not forgotten. although heaven be far, it felt close that night. His eyes smiled back at me as they glistened. His hands of leather grasped my small hand, As to take me back in time to that day.. A young woman came back to him that evening, And he began his tale of the night it all changed. Arrived home from overseas, battling fears of WW2. One way ticket took him straight on the train southbound. 'twas December , families hustling and bustling, Getting the last minute treasures for loved ones. He had just stepped off, when she collided into him. A lass with Locks of blonde and cobalt blue eyes. She stammered, felt like a clumsy fool.. leaving him speechless, yet all he could do was smile. the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, Would change his #life forever. He spoke of the love that grew, and the chase for her. A memory came, Time passed to one Christmas eve- He found her in the nightly glow, gazing above. Her hair to her waist, she couldn't be more beautiful. The young soldier with his heart beating aloud, knelt down and promising a love of a #lifetime. Tears of joy fell as they kissed under bright sky, They vowed to never leave each other. As this Christmas drew near, her words remain true. The Lord drew her closer to heaven 9 months ago, Leaving a family of 5 and her closest companion. But tonight she felt closer than ever.. His heart filled with the warmth of her love, As loving memories filled the brisk night. Keeping him company as he watched their family. She was his Christmas gift, the best the Lord had ever given him. Dedicated to my late great grandpa Oral, a man who dearly loved his wife. She was his most precious gift.