It was finally here

Christmas Day

With tons of gifts

Under the tree they’d lay

Although there were many

I was most hopeful for one

That my father would come home

And celebrate with his son

He’d left us 5 years ago

My sister, mother, and I

Without any warning

Not even a goodbye

But he sent us a letter

Claiming when I turned thirteen

He’d visit for Christmas

And that wasn’t a scheme

I really did believe him

And waited for that day

I’d tell him about my life

I had so much to say

And when it was time

He drove through the woods

Ready to greet us

And bring us some goods

He was halfway there

When he heard a pop

His car slowed down

And he was forced to stop

In the middle of nowhere

His tire deflated

He had no service

So he just simply waited

The day went by fast

While he sat near the street

And was completely alone

With nothing to eat

He realized he should walk

Although he could barely see

And try to find a path

Maybe one that lead to me

He plowed through the snow

His whole body aching

Hoping to come home to warmth

And sugar cookies baking

He wouldn’t make it in time

No matter how hard he’d tried

Our bedtime was soon

And he was still outside

Lost in the fog

Alone in the deep

Bound by a promise

That he couldn’t keep