That time of year

Jesus stopped by tonight

Jesus stopped by tonight,
I was just heading up the stairs
and noticed him standing
by our hearth looking down,
looking blessed.
That time of year, I thought,
and stepped outside
to plug in the Christmas lights.
The night sky
was full of stars
and as I stood gazing up
they began to fall
just one at first, then more,
landing on my upturned face.