one day after

we opened your presents
the day after

your mom and I
want you to celebrate
what is in the manger
not what is under the tree

we opened your presents
(you were not even into tearing paper)

but you enjoyed the company:
(-the night before,
-christmas eve
-christmas dinner)

you were at your best
smiling
wanting
to stay
awake

in the open circle
of the people who love you most

soon enough
you will look forward
to paper and boxes

but I hope
someday
you return here

and the present
you value most
will once again
be the circle