Christmas Memories
Vegetarian mom making
Turkey and ham
Trying to please everyone
And veggie burgers
On the “George Foreman” Grill
Not sure where this coming from?
Grandma in her wheelchair
Boys’ pushing her around
The little dog is lap bound.
Grandpa going down the steps
Trying with his cane so hard
Please help the old man down!
Appetizer dish with
Everything pickled
The South is where I am from
Family of many sharing
Christmas memories
Of days long gone by
Norah Jones on the stereo
Sweet voice she has
Playing background in the room
Presents galore
Around a synthetic tree
Decorated with lights and more
“Oh no! Boys’ stop!
Grandma's heading for the tree!”
Oh well, the angel fell, sure looks pretty on me!
Macaroni pie, sweet carrots
Candied yams, the children and I
Panting around the table of food
Apple, southern pecan
Peach and cherry pie
Everyone can hardly wait to try
The Southern Belle
Has something to tell,
“It’s time to eat, Go find your seat!”
Open your presents
After dinner
Lots of laughter and fun
“What did you get?”
“Look what I got?”
What a delight, paper spun around
Time for dessert
Ready to burst, but
Manners are number one
Women in the kitchen
Cleaning up the dishes
Men asleep from too much fun.
Next year we will repeat
For this is how we do it
In the Winter’s Southern Sun!
©Holly P. Moore
November 2012
Copyright © Holly Moore | Year Posted 2012
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