First Night

Our holiday was musical
(The food was yummy, too)
Because our grandkids each received
A shiny new kazoo.

To add to the festivities,
Another gift revealed
Harmonicas, which both of them
Did very proudly wield.

With latkes, dreidels, presents and,
Of course, the candles lit,
Our Chanukah was lovely and
My cookies were a hit.

We won’t all be together for
The candles left to light,
But the glow will carry forward
From the sweetness of last night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Slaughter Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM
How lovely to have such family traditions. Good for you, ILene.
Watt Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Happy Chanukah, Ilene. Thank you for the lovely little peek into your celebration. I bet hearing the grands play their new instruments was a highlight for you ~ John
Brotherton Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM
A sweet poem to go with your cookies, Ilene. Happy Chanukah my friend.
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