Christmas Day

Christmas Day I’ve marked the calendar to count the days Fred Christmas is barely a month ahead I haven’t even begun to diet yet Eating junk all year, how I sorely regret! Dad stopped reading the paper and frowned Christmas means expense, he hated the sound Decorations and presents and parties to plan Why November couldn’t just be followed by Jan? Well I can’t possibly wear my old Christmas dress Or perhaps a gown this year would show the rest U know the ladies who live on our lane Oh yes ..Dad laughed..they are all insane Mother looked mad so dad was quick to say No matter the clothes, you outshine them anyway Good save Dad, I said with a grin Smile mom it’s true , you’re still perfectly thin Hey let’s not stay home and decorate this year A holiday would surely bring on more cheer All my friends brag about where they’ve been Resorts and Hotels I’ve never seen My grandmother suddenly had tears on her face Her soft voice quavered it’s not about a place Or presents or dresses, Gran said with dismay It’s all about Jesus and Christmas day. When the bells rang at midnight the night he was born In the manger where the Star of Bethlehem shone The whole world rejoices and the heavens too smile Eternal peace and joy brought by this child Mum‘s eyes filled with tears and she rushed to hug Gran Dad too walked over and slowly took her hand You are right Gran we said; it’s the most magical day Let’s keep Christmas in our hearts forever more to stay.