AND SO THAT WAS CHRISTMAS

AND SO THAT WAS CHRISTMAS……

Well my friend it’s over again

Time to pack up the tinsel and holly

Time to put away the tinkling bells

The lights of the season so jolly.

No more presents wrapped 

And tied with ribbons red

It is oh so much easier 

To get little children to bed.

We have feasted and dined

And eaten more than our share.

We have had turkey and ham

And all sorts of Christmas fare.

Our tables were dressed and adorned

With linen we had pressed for the day

Candles and ribbons and sparkling things

Have now carefully been put away.

And so that was Christmas

And what did it bring

Such joy and such laughter

It made my heart sing.

I saw the children of my heart

On this Christmas Day

Washing the dishes 

And packing things away.

We all worked together

And cooked and created

To say it was lovely

Would be understated.

The gifts were bought with care

And wrapped with thought

In boxes and bags 

To hide what had been bought.

When I looked around 

At the mess of paper everywhere

I was reminded that we 

Wrap each other in our care.

The ribbons and the bows

Remind me of the ties

That bind us as a family

Underneath the southern skies.

And so that was Christmas…

With phone calls to friends

So many happy memories

It seems it never ends.

And now that it is over

And I am putting things away

I am reminded of the joys

That are mine on every day.

So as I sit after Christmas

With the year ahead new

I want to remind you 

That you’re important too.

You are part of my network,

My support group, my friends

I wish you happiness in the New Year

And Joy that never ends.

© Linda J. Vaughan

3st. December 2012