The table doesn’t measure where you stand,
Or check your worth against a better plan.
It doesn’t ask how steady you’ve been lately,
Or why your smile arrived a little faintly.
It simply pulls another chair in close,
As if it knew you needed that the most.
The space appears without a word or sign,
Like something waiting patiently in time.
The plates are mismatched, stories written deep
In scratches years and careless hands still keep.
Each chip and crack a record of a meal
That mattered more than how it came to feel.
The food arrives imperfect, warm, and real,
Some dishes slow, some finished before ideal.
No one is counting portions, cost, or share—
The rule is simple: everyone gets there.
The talk wanders, doubles back again,
From childhood jokes to where the years have been.
A name gets dropped, remembered with a grin,
And suddenly the past steps softly in.
A child interrupts, mid-sentence, loud,
And no one minds the rhythm breaking proud.
A glass tips over, spills across the cloth,
And towels arrive before a single thought.
No blame is passed, no glances aimed to scold,
This table knows why it was built to hold—
Not rules, not rank, not power to enroll,
Just space enough to welcome every soul.
The table teaches gently, line by line,
That belonging doesn’t ask you to align.
It says, “Sit down. You’re safe. You’re not too late.”
And Christmas lives inside that invitation to the plate.

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Excellent poem, it’s exactly what the holidays are about.
Thank you very much, Michael — I appreciate that. I hope you have a great night. God bless you and yours always. 🎄✨😎
Nicely done, John. This is a refection of what Christmas is all about.
Thank you very much, Chris — I really appreciate that. I’m glad it reflected what Christmas is all about. I hope your Christmas is going well. God bless you and yours always. 🎄✨🙏😎
You’re welcome, John, and I’ve had a good day, thank you. I hope you are having a good Christmas as well and may God bless you and your always! 🙂
Thank you, Chris — I really appreciate that. I’m glad to hear your Christmas is going well. Mine is good as well, and I hope the rest of your Christmas is just as good. 🎄✨🙏😎
You’re welcome, John, and thank you for your kind words. It’s good to hear that you’ve had a good day. I wish you a restful night’s sleep.
God’s blessings…
This is beautiful and full of grace.
It reflects the heart of Christ, where all are welcomed, loved, and given a place at the table.
Beautifully Written …
Thank you very much, Willie — that truly means a lot. I’m grateful you felt that heart in it. I hope you have a great Christmas night. 🎄✨🙏😎