Winter on the Farm

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve,
special days filled with festive charm.
When family and friends all gather together,
for a winter’s holiday on the farm.

Old and young folks cramped and crowded, 
but there was no need for any alarm.
Because everyone was welcome there,
for a winter’s holiday on the farm.

Catching snowflakes with our tongues,
creating angels with legs and arms.
Sledding and skating until light is gone,
for a winter’s holiday on the farm.

Red noses, cheeks, and cold toes,
would not cause us any harm.
Hot chocolate warmed us from inside out,
for a winter’s holiday on the farm.

When the moon replaced the dissolving sun,
and children crawled under blankets scattered round.
To hear stories of the olden days now departed,
of past winter’s holidays on the farm.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Slaughter Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 10:37 AM
A perfect piece for this time of year, Jerry. So wonderful to have memories such as these. I have, unfortunately, had very little intercourse with holiday farm festivities in my life.
Brotherton Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Thanks, Jim. I remember when I was young, I wanted nothing more than to get away from country life. I thought it was so boring.
M  Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Awww Jerry your reflection and memories of a special time in your life on the farm are just lovely…it made me feel happy! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Thanks Deb. Of course, I only remember the good times but I'm sure there were some bad times too.
Edmonds  Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 12:58 AM
Sounds as if winter’s holidays on the farm were lots of fun for everyone. Enjoyed the read very much Jerry… Belle
Brotherton Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 10:57 AM
Thanks, Belle. Though I've lived in the city and even other countries, I think fun can be found anywhere.
Wolf Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Brings back some fond memories, Jerry. Nothing like those winter holidays on the farm... :) gw
Brotherton Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Of course it was not all fun and games. Lots of hard work too.
Roper Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Such loving imagery, Jerry, to just once more family to gather sounds nice. Enjoyed reading and hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
Brotherton Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Thanks, Eve, it was a good Thanksgiving and today we are having a baked potato bar. I had to just be a spectator for the family football game this year. I guess I'm officially too old for such shenanigans anymore.
Hinshaw Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Love it, Jerry - brings back many wonderful memories growing up on my Dad's farm in Indiana! - Bob H
Brotherton Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Thanks, Robert. I think everyone should experience a Holiday on the Farm at least once. You definitely get a different perspective on life.
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