It was worth it

By ColorMeToxic

It was Christmas night,
and money was tight.
So he slaved and he labored,
with tears in his eyes.
And it was worth it.

He had 25 dollars
to spend on Christmas.
That's 5 dollars per present
if he doesn't get one.
He didn't get one.

At the end of his shift,
there was a party with food.
So he filled up a plate,
and tried to lighten his mood.
For his family.

With sadness in his smile,
he handed out the gifts.
Wishing they were better...
Knowing he did his best.
For his children.

He had one plate of food,
to split between the kids.
He and his wife,
would go hungry again...

And it was worth it...in the end.

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Published on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

This is based on stories I grew up hearing about Christmas when my mother and her siblings were little. I think we take way too much shit for granted, and forget to be thankful for the small stuff...

Comments on "It was worth it"

On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Melancholic VIncent (428) wrote:

Surely a sad story, but also a lesson imbued in it.
A former member wrote: Thanks for the awesome write .
A former member wrote: A sad spoken story told behind this.
A former member wrote: Tis a sad story. Yet so many people these days are going through this.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Gemini (31) wrote:

It sounds like they were rich. Love is priceless. Great story and a nice read, thanks Beth.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, haunted (837) wrote:

very heart felt poem beth, we do take things for granted and this is the perfect time of year to bring this to light. excellent!
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Idsight (11) wrote:

The most beautiful sacrifices are the ones where you can look back and say, "It was worth it". Very sweet write.
On Monday, November 28, 2011, dwells (4177) wrote:

A somber and belated Thanksgiving message and so nicely done, thanks for this welcome reminder.
On Monday, November 28, 2011, rosemaiden (180) wrote:

aw thats so sad and touching.....great write
On Monday, November 28, 2011, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Awee..... The sentiment is a beautiful one... Hello there miss... Nice to see you tonight!