Christmas
Day
Waking up early on a cold winter morning
looking out the window at all the snow,
Watching the family together watching which
is the happiest with the emotions they show.
All the children playing and laughing
being the only ones that are wide awake.
Running around in circles making everyone
dizzy while the house starts to shake.
The time has come to gather together
around the present smothered tree,
The children’s eyes all start to swell when
they start to rip presents open so they can see.
The last piece that they look for is the
stuffed and overflowing Christmas stocking,
Going thru the top very carefully just to get past
the top placed toys to see if there is anything shocking.
Watching the smiles come when
opening gifts across everyone’s faces
Knowing then this is the right time to be
there as everyone sits in designated places.
There is baked goods all over every table where
everybody is able to take when they want to snack,
Chocolate, candies, and cold cut trays
set at the dinner table way in the back.
All the children start playing and
changing into all of their new gifts,
With all the adults watching in pride as
they watch how everybody’s spirit lifts.
Dressing the children so when they go
outside they will remain very warm,
Toward the toboggan slopes they go
running together where they swarm.
It seems the children reach a higher level
of energy playing in the snow having fun,
Coming back home after being outside all day
becoming rosy cheeked from the cold and the Sun.
Now comes the big family table with everyone
sitting around the table waiting for dinner,
Mother bringing in all of the hot food while Father
starts to carve the Turkey as he is getting thinner.
There is a variety of salads, steamed vegetables,
and mashed potatoes with a side of gravy in a boat,
Turkey with stuffing, baked squash, pumpkin and hot
apple pies which make your taste buds start to float.
Mother starts our prayer for the Blessings we have
received with the meal we were about to partake,
Sending Prayers to all of those that were unfortunate
enough as a meal like this they could not make.
Written by,
Michael Derowin
© Dec. 15, 2007