The
Week
Before
Christmas
'Tis the week before Christmas,
we're all going nuts;
With so much to do,
there's no ifs, ands or buts.
Buy presents, hang tree lights,
pop cards in the mail,
Send gift packs, thread popcorn,
find turkeys on sale.
Decorations need stringing
up all through the house.
And you haven't a clue
what to buy for your spouse.
School concerts, receptions,
open houses with friends,
Long lines, short tempers,
tying up the loose ends.
With all our mad dashing,
we're reeling from shock;
Let's stop for a minute
and really take stock.
It's crassly commercial,
the cynical say;
If that's true, that's our fault,
it's us and not they.
Take time for yourself
though hard as that seems,
Enjoy your kids' laughter,
excitement and dreams.
Take a moment out now,
don't get overly riled,
Instead make an angel
in the snow with your child.
The shortbread can wait,
and so can the tree;
What's important to feel
is a child's sense of glee.
The holidays aren't about
push, rush and shove;
They're for friendship,
sharing and family love.
Hear the bells, feel the warmth,
light up with the glow
of a message first sent
to us so long ago:
Peace, love and goodwill,
and hope burning bright.
Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a good night!
~ Author Unknown ~
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