Mariah Carey

we all know the song

we hear it every December

(or sometimes

right after Thanksgiving,

but never before)

All I Want for Christmas Is

You

a simple message

but it stands true

and not just for the holiday season

but all the time

I couldn't

wouldn't

can't

won't

do anything without you,

Mom and Dad

who have always

loved

inspired

helped

cared for

laughed with

and all around been there

for me.

I can't imagine

and don't want to

try to realize a life without

you

there to guide me.

it's cheesy,

I know,

but I don't say it

nearly

as much as I should,

that I can't do anything without

you

in my life.

Thank you.

You're all I need.