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A Quiet Christmas Eve

I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve Reminiscing about Christmases past, Thinking about a lost love that will cleave The heart, but memories do last and last. Remembering those most treasured moments I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve For tomorrow the danger of a war foments And some young soldiers will take their leave. Listening to soft carol sounds, I shall grieve While sipping a hot toddy of brandy and cider I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve But I’ll be wishing I was sitting here beside her. It’s not likely I’ll be interrupted in my solace Friends and family will have taken their leave Preparations for Christmas were quite aweless I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve. written December 24, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/28/2021 4:09:00 AM

I love company, but there is nothing as marvelous as when they all return home, and it is just the four of us - Joe, me and two dogs. "I shall enjoy the quiet of this Christmas Eve." (The cat lives outside).

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/28/2021 7:34:00 AM

It is nice, isn't it? I enjoyed being by myself over Christmas. Oh, I went to dinner with a friends and had Christmas dinner with my niece, but I love the quiet of my home.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/24/2021 1:42:00 PM

I find it quite an emotional time Milton looking back at Christmases past and the times spent with loved ones no longer here. Hope you enjoy the festivities. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/24/2021 2:18:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your reads and your thoughtful comment so much. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!