Calm Before the Storm

sit and listen to the quiet it's outside the christmas norm because now, when all is silent it's the calm before the storm the kids are upstairs sleeping you're resting, sitting with a drink in a few hours ...storms a brewing it'll push you to the brink the kids are up and yelling paper wrapping all around until the house is empty no more rest today is found the kids are outside playing hockey games out on the drive you just look around and wonder if the day you will survive next, arrive the in-laws re-gifting what you gave last year and good old uncle charlie bee-lining for the beer bad jokes and boring stories arguements about the past snide comments and back handers how long will this all last you sneak outside for a quick drink grab a smoke on the back porch if it wasn't your house they were in the whole damn thing you'd torch phony smiles and airy kisses and the folks are on their way the storm is almost over for another Christmas Day the kids are in and up in bed there is silence once again the calm once more before the storm tomorrow, your folks come at ten!!!!