Thoughts at this time of year
Often bring a sad tear
A sigh of regret
For those who are no longer here.
Remember these ones with special thought
Holding fond memories, forever caught
Special people who touched our life
Father, Mother, husband, brother, sister or wife.
These ones who are not with us today
A special place in our hearts they stay
Remember with fondness times of Christmas past
Party games when Dad always won and I came last.
The occasions over the years
When family gathered round the table
Full of laughter and hilarity
Time to forget the pain and the tears.
For this is the season to be jolly
A time for Christmas trees and holly
Christmas pudding, turkey and mince pie
A time for loads of presents to buy.
A tree to decorate, the table to lay
Food to cook, preparations to make, wine to chill
A shopping trolley ready to spill
Never mind the cost of the bill.
For Christmas is the one time of the year
When family comes together
Making it worth all the aggro and fret
At all the preparations and presents to get.
But let us not forget the reason
Behind this festive season
Though some now choose not to celebrate
The time of Jesus' birth date.
Written by Jeannette Cropper
December 23, 2004
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