Christmas in Limerick

Christmas in Limerick

So I’m here for Christmas, just as I wished and prayed,
I’ve seen the lights on O’Connell Street, and the tree.
I’ve been to Mass, watched candles flicker in the glow,
sung the familiar carols, and greeted friends I know.

I went to Dublin, exchanged gifts, cards, and words,
walked the dog on the beach in the dark,
and watched the Christmas lights shimmer across the water,
then I came home.
My only home.
Limerick, my last stop.

Tonight the cold blue sky faded into a glorious sunset
as Mass began.
The church was crowded, families returned,
and I was so happy just to be here.
It was all I wanted:

to share this joy with strangers who feel like family,
to stand in the city I love,
my last stop, my home.

Joy and tears carry this Christmas in,
here in Limerick, my last stop.

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