a hand to hold at Christmas
Everybody needs
a hand to hold at Christmas
all of us could use a friendly smile
a pretty holly wreath
with presents underneath
but most of all
a hand to hold at Christmas.
Everybody needs
a hand to hold at Christmas
all of us could use a friendly grin
a word or two of cheer
to finish up the year.
but most of all
a hand to hold at Christmas.
When the sidewalk Santa’s
start their jingle jangle jingle
and all the streets
are silver and gold
winter’s not a wonderland
unless you feel a tingle
and walking’s only walking
without a hand to hold.
Everybody needs
a hand to hold at Christmas
each of us could use
a happy heart
a tug upon the sleeve
come Christmas eve
but most of all a hand to hold at Christmas.
~ Rod McKuen~
From The Carols of Christmas
I have enjoyed Rod McKuen’s poetry since I was an adolescent. There is something about the simplicity of his words which has always spoken to me – I share this piece, believing it captures a universal sentiment, even for those who do not celebrate Christmas. Every moment of life is enriched when it is shared with someone that you care about – I wish you always someone’s hand to hold!
