AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS

AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS

And so this is Christmas

The shopping is done,

Time to relax 

Let the children have fun.

Weeks of anticipation

Now drawing to a close

With thoughts of a snowman 

And a button for his nose.

There's the rustle of paper

And the ringing of bells,

Old recipes used for favourites

And lovely kitchen smells.

There are lights on the tree

And a gleam in our eyes,

As we hold tight to the secrets

Of a lovely surprise.

Special times of family 

And of getting together,

Of travelling home 

No matter the weather.

Waiting for the Mail Man

Bringing cards across the miles

Sitting down to read them

Remembering with smiles.

We think of other family times

And of those no longer here,

We live with empty spaces

And remember those most dear.

Babies and little children

Bringing many many joys

Pride in our grown children

No longer girls and boys.

Taking joy in Christmas music

Which echoes through the air

A very pleasant interlude

To put aside our care.

May love and laughter fill your homes

And joy be your special guest

I wish you Merry Christmas

And nothing but the best.

© Linda J. Vaughan

December 23rd. 2013