Christmas Dinner For One Poem by Matthew Holloway

It is not as was planned
or expected to be
yet it is what it is
there is no need for sadness
no pitiful thoughts
I myself have acceptance
to the truth of the situation
the celebrations will be quiet
and the company light
the food kept limited
no buffet required
drink, there will be drink
the day will be like all others
I'll rise, read, watch some television
perhaps try and write some poetry
later I'll eat and drink
a Christmas dinner
in the company of one
and on that day I'll just call it
Tuesday