I just asked a dear friend what she wanted for Christmas and she said Happiness. I would do whatever I could to make that happen, but unless I have some sort of special powers I don’t know about… all I can do is write. 

So this story or whatever it turns out to be goes to you. Who will forever be someone special in my life. I wish I could snap my fingers and grant your wish. But since like I said I ain’t no genie and who would want to see me dressed like that anyway… NO WAY.. scary scary scary   

Remember you asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said I honestly didn’t know… well I do know what I want.. I want for you to get what you want. That is my only wish and I know with all my heart that will happen. Why do I know this, because my friend, someone with a heart of gold like yours will always get her wish. Just takes time when it comes to someone who deserves the best of everything. And it takes time for the best to be gathered. When you least expect it your happiness will appear. 

The wind blew the soft snow around the feet of the woman who stood at the top of the hill. She looks all around her and a small smile forms on her lips when she notices several birch trees covered in snow looking regal off in the distance. 

The intense colors of pink and blue race across the sky. Painting a new picture just for her to see. Several flocks of birds soar over head. Slowly they fade off in the distance leaving only their presence in her memory.  

Taking a few steps the sound of her boots crunching in the snow make her look down. The tips of her boots are covered in the chilly white snow. She bends over and brushed the snow off before she continues to walk.  

It feels like she is walking up hill when she knows she has reached the top already. Looking left then right the scene is the same. Trees, sky and the birds are back flying off in the same direction.  

Confused and unsure of what to do next she stood there waiting for something to happen. When nothing did she decided to continue to walk and see what happened.  

Finally it looked like she was making progress. Things began to change yet very slightly. She all of a sudden could hear voices and other noises that she would know anywhere. Moving faster she hoped to reach the voices just to talk one more time before they were gone, but suddenly the wind blew and the voices and the noises stopped.  

Sadness invaded her heart and she slumped to the ground. The cold didn’t bother her as the wind picked up and the snow started once again to fall.  

One snowflake floated down landing on the woman’s closed eyelid. She blinked and looked up. The sky was dark and all she could see was small flakes falling slowly down to earth. Loneliness fills her up and makes tears fall down her face.  

She wants to scream and yell at whoever made life so hard. So hard was it worth living? If all it causes was pain. So much fucking pain.   

Suddenly something hit here in the back and she turned around. Standing a several feet away from her was a person who has been tree for her to lean on and taught her what love is all about. Her hair may be grayer and she may look frailer, but no matter what she has always been there for you.  

Then more people step into view. Some she remember right off, some she has to think for a second, but each one brings a smile to her face. Each one has brought her happiness in some way shape or form. 

When she steps closer to the crowd of people she is filled with love. Unconditional love she realized as arms wrap around her and kiss the tear streaks away.  

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