'Twas the week after finals when those like me who had lived, began the panicky struggle to find something to give.

With my brain all but fried and wallet quite low, what gifts could I buy with just days left to go?

A tie, a scarf, a beanie, a mitten? How ‘bout some cookies, a trinket, or a poem that’s hand written?

Would they want chocolate? Could I make them a meal? If all I give is a hug, how would that make them feel?

Should it be store bought or should I make it myself? I'm a college kid with no money, could I just wish them good health?

I really don’t know what gifts would be best. Oh, how my brain hurts from taking that last test.

Why didn't I work on this sooner? Why'd I wait 'til today? I'm terrible at this...is the tie idea too cliche?

I could make them a snowflake or maybe sing them a song. This is too hard to figure out with a budget long gone.

What did the Grinch say? That Christmas doesn't come from a store? If I give them my time would that mean a bit more?

Wait, does it matter what I give as long as it comes from the heart? If I show that I care that's a pretty good start!

Christmas is about giving and having love in the home, so I give you my love in the shape of this poem.

I hope your holidays are splendid, I hope they're merry and bright. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.