text: how does this poem make you feel?  it was forwarded to me and i wanted to share it here.? the embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, i gazed round the room and i cherished the sight. my wife was asleep, her head on my chest, my daughter beside me, angelic in rest. outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, transforming the yard to a winter delight. the sparkling lights in the tree i believe, completed the magic that was christmas eve. my eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, secure and surrounded by love i would sleep. in perfect contentment, or so it would seem, so i slumbered, perhaps i started to dream. the sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near, but i opened my eyes when it tickled my ear. perhaps just a cough, i didn't quite know, then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow. my soul gave a tremble, i struggled to hear, and i crept to the door just to see who was near. standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, a lone figure stood, his face weary and tight. a soldier, i puzzled, some twenty years old, its very heartfelt, it evokes pride in our armed forces and appreciation of their sacrifices.  thanks for sharing.