THAT TIME OF THE YEAR

THAT TIME OF THE YEAR

It’s that time of the year once more

When we hear tinkling bells,

When traders are filling shelves

And hoping that everything sells.

We are on the “countdown” to Christmas

Tinsel is sparkling and bells are ringing

Letters to Santa, Christmas cards

And choirs are carol singing.

It seems to start much earlier

Than it ever did before.

Children are counting the “sleeps”

And School has become a bore.

Recipe books are being checked

Arrangements made and changed.

Everyone is so busy

Things have to be rearranged.

Yet there is still the magic,

The eyes that sparkle and gleam.

The hope and anticipation

A time “perchance to dream”

A time to answer questions ~

“Can reindeer really fly?”

“Does Santa really make a list?”

“Does Rudolph’s nose light the sky?”

Rustling paper and surprises,

Candles, glitter and trees.

Ribbons and sequins and shortbread

What better memories than these?

So before this Christmas Season

Really gets into full swing

I wish you peace and happiness

And all the joy that Christmas brings.

© Linda J. Vaughan

November 30th. 2004