The Sounds of Glass Shattering
It Was A Sunny Morning
The day seemed like so many other days
With winter finally here
The ground covered with a glistening path of white
Both my wife and I had a few things to do
Each going our different ways
We planned to meet later in the afternoon
Putting the Google mini home on Christmas music
Our cat Charlotte could relax to beautiful sounds while we were gone
Dishes left in the sink from the day before
The temperature dropping to the low thirties
After grabbing our winter coats and gloves we headed out
Only twelve days till Christmas left
We started our Christmas shopping but not done
Tight on money we have to wait
We should finish it up after we get paid
I watch the bird feeder twist and sway
The birds have been landing and having a feast
Eating the suet that keeps them warm in the winter and fills their belly too
Works been busy
I shoveled three to five inches of snow the other day
More snow fell yesterday
Later turning to rain
With half of our Christmas decorations up
The tree later today
Things in my life looking bright
Filled with new potential and a keen insight
We had our family Christmas party
It's one day we get to see everybody
There were some people that couldn't make it
They will be surely missed
It has been a family tradition ever since I remember
A wonderful way to love our family both past and present
One of cousins put together an old 35 millimeter film on d.v.d. from 1993
It was really something
Looking back at all the good times
So many of us in one room
The kids
The laughs
The fun
We all looked so young
Who played Santa Clause
It was one uncle then another and another
Then my brother
They all did such a good job
Now the kids our all in college
It is Christmas's like this
That will play over and over in my head
Long after all the good food and deserts our gone
With each shovel full of snow
I hear the same crystal clear sound
Echo across the cold, brisk air
Comments
I love this tribute to family and Christmas. Sounds like the party was a ton of fun! Just the way it should be. :)
Wonderful tradition. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! My Sid sends his sincerest meows to Charlotte in greeting for the holidays.
Beautiful...I love your family tradition. Thank you for sharing it with us all, and Happy Holidays to you and your lovely wife.
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