A Christmas Story

The morning is hectic, with a hodgepodge of family
I'm washing up dishes, while others are napping
A clatter of dishes,  ...oh,.. something is broken!
Someone starts laughing, and all is forgotten
Good smells from the kitchen, from the turkey, now roasting
while Crosby is singing, and presents are opened
The children are teasing the calico kitten
One of the youngest, is having a tantrum!

Into the bedroom, I go like a flash
to tidy my hair, and put on a dress
A moment's exile.....a moment to smile
One moment alone....a refuge, a groan
I'll take a deep breath, escaping the mess
One minute to sigh, unwind and restore
Then open the door, to the sounds I adore

The family came home ....It is sheer, utter madness
The family came home, and my heart swells with gladness!

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12/26/15
What Christmas Means To Me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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January 31, 2016 at 10:23 PM
CARRIE, Congrats on your win in "Edward Ebbs" contest. LINDA -
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January 25, 2016 at 7:40 AM
Carrie, congrats on your placement :) *smiles* -luloo
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January 24, 2016 at 10:15 PM
CARRIE, Congrats on your awesome, win. Luv **SKAT**
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January 24, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Congrats Carrie, thank you for entering this contest...Christmas was busy for you I see :)
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January 4, 2016 at 3:22 PM
Well my friend, you threw me a little with the title until I read this wonderful and joyous celebration of family...My guess is that the 'brood' loves their 'Mother Hen' dearly and why wouldn't they? Happy New Year!!! - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2016 at 3:08 PM
very clever and creative, Carrie. I read it as if it were nearly all blank verse, instead of free. it is metrical! CUTE
La France Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Carrie, oh this reminded me so much of my mother, Christmas at home was exactly like your poem described so beautifully, I love this 7, and it is a winner in my heart and soul ~
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December 27, 2015 at 9:39 AM
I didn't even have to read it though I did...to know it was a winner...Carrie you just don't stop....this is a wow wow...
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