Christmas One Year
We raced on our sleds down hills of snow
and skated on ice as winds would blow.
How lovely it was; how crisp and clear!
A season so special was Christmas one year
Gift-gifting with those I was able to meet
at our big reunion. What a treat
to have all of my relatives near.
We feasted with Yuletide joy that year.
A big talent show our small church had.
Sweet goodies made all us children so glad.
Later we whispered in Santa's ear
things that we wanted for Christmas that year.
Mom had us string popcorn on the tree.
It was a new thing for our family.
Laughing and talking filled me with cheer.
Togetherness reigned in that special year.
The night before Christmas - so hard to sleep!
Like souvenirs are memories I keep
of my Christmas day with family dear.
The best Christmas ever was that one year.
(Some of these things happened every Christmas for me, but I recall one year in particular when all of these things occurred. I think I was around 10!)
for A Christmas Gift Memory Poetry Contest
Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelley
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