A Mother’s Fear

Christmas is getting closer each day. What can I say to those big eyes? Sorry but I think Santa has just 1 surprise …

With a smile on my face I take her by the hand, Mummy can we go to Disneyland?

Once again what can I say to those big eyes, I’m sorry Santa has just 1 surprise …

As it gets darker the days get colder wondering please let this year be over …

Walking past houses all lit up, Christmas trees and candles shining so bright, everywhere in sight … Mummy why can’t we have a house like that? Mummy why do we not have a tree like that? … With those big eyes, I’m sorry Santa has just 1 surprise …

As I lay down in my bed, thoughts going through my head – sometimes I think it would be easier if I just said sorry Santa is dead …

Counting the coins under the chair, thinking what are they going to wear … Off to the shop to find a Turkey for dinner, at least that would be a winner …

Christmas day, all I can say – aren’t we lucky to still have this day?

By Lorraine Kelly

Dublin, Ireland