a good sleep

it was a sleep
like no other. deep
and delicious.
there was snow on the roof,
on the ground,
the stars were out.
everyone in for the night.
not a whisper,
not a sound.
when we awoke, everything
had changed
for the better.
no one
was angry anymore, no one
was sad,
or disappointed.
everyone was happy
for each other and longing
for peace.
it was Christmas
without being Christmas.