To my Sons at Christmas time

I see you, sitting in tubs

splashing with laughter

as you, seeing me smile, and know who I am.

For a long time I never believed you'd know me

and now, seeing us, I know you do.

There are hugs and kisses

with tears in my eyes, for in us love is.

Your purity as innocence

and your joy covers me,

for my sons and I approach one.