Season's Greetings

Sounds Like Christmas

by Sabine Antigua

Listen,
Can't you hear it?
It's there--
Though you may not see it.
Strain your ears
You'll catch a sound
Each note floating
Up and down.
What is it
You're trying to perceive?
You won't hear it
If you don't believe.
Not just the catchy songs on the radio
Not some SM Santa going 'hohoho'
Not only the carollers on the street.
Not the tapping of dancing feet.
But something else,
An evanescent tune
Riding on a frequency as high as the moon.
Some catch it too early
Some catch it pretty late
It's the sound of the season
But it's there every day.
The song gets louder
Like bells in your ears
When Christmas is coming
And it's that time of year
You'll hear it in kindness,
And friendship and such
As well as in empathy
And generosity and love.
Once you hear the music
Get up and dance
It happens once a year,
So now is your chance--
Add to the tune,
Contribute to the song
Follow the beat
Make it last twelve days long
Till you hear the sound fading,
As we reach the new year
And you hit the 'play' button
For a new song to hear--
Wherever you are,
Be it home or abroad
You'll hear the music
And you'll give a nod
Time will stand still--
And the stars will shine bright
And you'll realize that--
It never WAS a silent night.