For the first time in a long time

She dreads the walk up to her room

Usually, he is there to reassure her

And hold her tight.  

But not tonight

He made his choice

To toss her aside

And crush her Christmas wish.  

She looks around the room

Remembering better times

When they loved and cherished each other

From dusk until dawn and back again  

She pulls on his shirt

then climbs into bed

and cuddles what was his pillow

which both linger with his scent  

She reaches out softly

To gently caress his face

Before she remembers

And her tears finally break free.  

Her loving heart and soul

Which she willingly gave to him

Now lays broken and battered on the floor

And she is once again, alone…