Christmas Magic

Choo choo train round the Christmas tree brings such memories back to me. Of days of family all around Christmas times and Christmas sounds. Cookies baked on tables high, Stockings all hung nearby. Mugs of cocoa hot and sweet Many delicious things to eat. Mom and Dad with their ten elves couldn't keep hands to themselves. When looking at dreams all wrapped and bowed Christmas lights softly glowed. Christmas music played on and on winter moon shines on snowy lawn. Waiting for Santa's arrival Every man, woman and child. Precisely at midnight's strike waking children shook the night Thundering down the lone staircase Each staking out their unwrapping place. The sight of gifts shone in those eyes Reflecting happiness deep inside The mystery of those gifts contained Would soon turn to joy unrestrained Within moments gift wrap strewn All now ended much too soon. But for those elves there was no sadness For with our family there was much gladness You see, we knew that Christmas meant more That you could not find it's worth in any store It's value was in all twelve of us Sharing true togetherness. David Brown