Title: Our Christmas Tree Post by: kathie5255 on December 25, 2006, 01:53:07 AM Last night I trimmed my Christmas tree-
(Well; Pete, and Dan, and Chrissy and Me). I had mixed up some eggnog, as I always do, And popped the traditional popcorn, too. The tree on the table stood ready for lights, So I put them on first as I sang "Silent Night". The ornament boxes I opened with care, For many years' memories rested in there. I took out the red bows, remembering well, The year that I made them with my sister, Nell. I pulled out the stars that were knitted with care, By a neighborhood lady we called our "Aunt Claire". I lifted an ornament, shaped like a bell, All it's glitter was gone, but I hung it as well. A little toy train was the next one I found... And remembered my brother's attempt at the sound. A dozed glass bulbs, although scratched, were hung then, But with two of them broken I could use only ten. White dress; golden halo; and a smile on her face, My Grandma's small angel, on top I then placed. Down in the last box, wrapped so -carefully- The Nativity Scene, to place 'neath the tree. "Away in a Manger" I hummed to myself As I put away boxes on my closet shelf. Then I stood back to survey our beautiful tree; Just the Parakeet, Puppy, My Kitten, and Me. Kathie Dillon Kellar aka Kathie5255@yahoo.com Bogalusa, Louisiana |