The boxes I open,
Open the doors to the memories they hold within.
The fall leaves, orange lights and cinnamon scented candles bring me back to a time of true happiness...
There was a big room filled with smiling faces and laughter.
A table set with food I had made with love and care.
The orange glow warmed our hearts as we filled our bellies and enjoyed the company.
I was so truly happy.
I felt loved and wanted.
My heart and home was so full...
As I take the decorations out of the boxes,
I look around the place I am now.
It is much like a box itself, but I have tried my best to make it home.
In my little box home, I am always alone.
No one visits.
No one calls.
It is hard to believe that this time last year,
I was so very happy.
So very loved.
So very wanted.
Where did it all go? What had I done?
They all seemed so happy with me.
They all left bellies full and and voices loud in laughter.
I had done well.
I had given them my love,
And they took it...
I wrap orange light strings around my box windows and doors.
The warm glow illuminates my plain walls and floors.
But I still feel cold.
So lost and alone.
Cause none of them would be here,
Happy in my new home.
No one to feed.
No one to laugh.
All I do is wish for them back.
Perhaps I am not unlike my decorations in their boxes.
Perhaps I am only meant to be taken out one time a year.
Perhaps I am just in storage dreaming of my time to shine.
Perhaps...Maybe...someone...want...me..