Through the Window

A world full of festive cheer
Bright eyes begin to sparkle
Turning on Christmas lights
Screams so full of joy
But what of the people
Looking through the window

Looking through the window
Staring out at Christmas cheer
Streets of happy people
Their shiny presents sparkle
Parties with laughter and joy
Guided by the brightest lights

What if we were guiding lights
For those at the window
Bringing love and joy
As well as festive cheer
Watch for the sparkle
Changing lives of people

At Christmas we rely on people
To be our shinning lights
What if there is no sparkle
Looking through the window
Missing out on festive cheer
Just a wave brings utter joy

Offerings of good will and joy
Place love in the hearts of people
Giving humankind a cheer
Share out the festive lights
For those at the window
Where there may be no sparkle

Imagine life with little sparkle
Silence without the joy
For those at the window
Memories missing people
A tree without lights
Festivities deprived of cheer

There is no sparkle without people
Share the joy, be other’s lights
Open the window and give them cheer

Poetry form: Sestina
Written for: In support of a charity’s Social Isolation campaign