Christmas Poems - Page 2

'Twas the week before Christmas and without fail
we still did not have our cards in the mail.
Our Christmas letter was blank, not even a line.
The address book lost (as it was most of the time).

I had just finished "Leno" and was headed to bed
when my wife threw a box of cards at my head.
"They're your friends, too," she shouted at me.
"The least you could do is finish the tree!"

I knew right then there was no place to hide.
Grabbed the tinsel and lights and headed outside.
Now where was this tree she went on about?
I had not seen it. Was it inside the house?

When all of a sudden from above came a noise.
I looked up to the sky and down fell a toy.
And then fell another, toys all over the ground.
I dropped all the tinsel and turned right around.

There on my roof was a herd of reindeer
and a jolly fat man dressed up in red gear.
Now I was no slouch and guessed right away
this must be Santa and that was his sleigh.

His arms gripped my chimney, his head down the flue.
By the sounds, I would guess that he just had a few.
I shouted "Hey, Santa! Why the sleigh and reindeer?
You're a week early and you shouldn't be here."

His head rose up slowly and he looked all around
until finally he noticed me there on the ground.
"Where am I?" he whispered and then held his head.
"The last thing I remember was going to bed.

"The elves had a party since their job was done.
They spiked the eggnog and I had more than one."
"Let me help you," I said. "Get these toys back in place.
Come on in for some coffee and to clean up your face."

I thought for a moment, "Should I tell my wife?"
But Santa and I needed no more lectures that night.
While he had his coffee I found his lost sack,
untangled the reindeer and put the toys back.

He thanked me profusely and I pointed his way,
and as I walked back inside I heard my wife say,
"The problem with you is no Christmas spirit!"
With a smile I looked up and said, "Whatever you say, Dearest."

Lying down on the ground
In the cold, fluffy snow
Forcing angels to stay on the earth
I was afraid to be left alone

So I fell, I fell so deep
Like snow that's falling again
It's Christmas, it's Christmas again
But not for me, not without you

Tonight my heart was frozen cold
It was dark and soullessly true
Stars falling down as I made a wish
Hoping for you to catch me at once

So I fell, I fell so deep
Like snow that's falling again
It's Christmas, it's Christmas again
But not for me, not without you

Today, December 23rd, another Christmas nears.
I try to keep tradition up while holding back my tears.

I know I have been blessed for all the many years
of love and joy and family and times we had to share.

The presents wrapped, the tree is lit, the wreath upon the door,
but pondering all the Christmases past and tears begin to fall.

This Christmas will be different,
for some very special loved ones have received God's final call.

Then I dry my tears and say a special prayer.
Dear God, my gift to you is that soul I loved so dear.

I thank you for their life and love
I was so blessed to share.

Now all that I can ask of you is to keep them in your care!
I also want to offer you my each and every tear.

Now I promise to make Christmas joy for those I still have here
and put a smile upon their face while we have time to share.

Amen

There are now three empty chairs at the Christmas table.
It's a time I find difficult, even unable

To find joy on this family day.
We are so lost since you went away.

Our lives have less joy and our days are sad.
I cry when I remember all that we had.

Christmas day was that special day of the year
Where we gathered around with festive cheer.

A time of love, smiles and joy,
A time to watch the children open their gifts, play with their toys.

The turkey cooking and puddings to be made,
All the excitement and noise and a beautiful table we laid.

But once again we feel a loss of someone special we love,
And once again we cry and turn our look to above.

Heaven holds all three of you now,
And our loss and pain is too much, oh wow.

My mum, dad, and brother, now all gone.
It hurts, this loss; it feels so wrong.

There are now only our memories that we can hold dear.
And as we say Merry Christmas, we also shed a tear.

As we look upon the three empty chairs,
I will raise my glass as we toast and share.

We miss you all so very much; now you're in heaven above.
To all of you, my family, with all our hearts, we send our love.

'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was hurrying, not even the mouse.
The festivities have been chosen with intention and care,
So that even this mama could get out for some air.

Expectations were lowered; it's clear in her head,
That simpler traditions require less meds!
This mama, in her wisdom, has built in a gap
Into her daily schedule to enjoy a quick nap.

Where once there was hurry and stress and commotion,
She began to take stock of her own real emotion.
She noticed her crabby and downright bad mood,
Which at first she would blame on her kids' attitude!

Enough was enough with all of the fluff,
Time to pare down and sort out all this stuff!
Gift exchanges and parties and neighbor treats too,
Can make this last month feel more like the zoo!

With a few well-asked questions, she took this huge chore,
And turned it around to make her heart soar!
"Why do I do this, and who's it really for?"
"What value, what sacrifice, will this cost at its core?"

"Could it be done simpler, be honest with yourself,
Do you really need that Elf on the Shelf?"
Because how will you feel, and how will you deal,
When you wind up so sick from way too much zeal?

The joy of this season was meant for you too.
That tradition ain't worth it if you feel like hot poo.
So learn from this mama, who wore busy like an honor,
But with some real work, made that mindset a goner.

'Cause it really comes down to how you will choose
To cut back and take back; you simply can't lose.
And off in the distance, was heard joy and elation,
For each Christmas time is a real celebration,

A time to remodel and live out our lives,
In a way that is sane; remember, "Be wise!"

You're what Christmas means to me
you're the bright lights that sparkle,
On my Christmas tree,
You're the soft snowflakes
that floats through the air,
bringing me happiness,
with songs of good cheer.
You're the loving words on my Christmas card,
You're my Christmas spirit
when missing you gets hard.
You're my Christmas joy, and the reasons I'm glad,
But Baby Christmas without you is a little bit sad
You're the feeling of giving and receiving,
And baby you're why Christmas is still worth believing
You're my special Christmas gift wrapped up just for me,
Filled with love only I can see
You're my joy of the holiday cheer
But I miss so much and wish I was there,
I would need no presents just you in my sight,
Cuddled up warm on a cold winters night.
But for now thought I miss you and love you so dear,
I wish you happiness and lots of good cheer.
Merry Christmas

Driftin' on a dream...

Sitting here, I gaze out the window,
Fading away...
Watching the falling snow.
Alone in the darkness,
I remember when you were mine.
Baby, I miss you most at Christmastime.

Ahh-

Casual dreamer, listening to the radio,
This cold winter's night...
The lights on the tree all aglow.
I sit in the shadows,
Slowly goin' out of my mind.
Baby, I miss you most at Christmastime.

I miss you most...I miss you most...
When the summer fades away,
All those winter shades of grey
Got me goin' crazy.
I need you now... I need you now...
More than my heart could ever break
More than my eyes could ever take
another sad goodbye.

It slowly breaks my heart,
When I dream about you late at night.
And I'm fading like a falling star
That no one made a wish upon tonight.
Baby, I miss you most at Christmastime.

Driftin' on a dream.
Driftin' on a dream.

I sit in the shadows and I think of you,
Remembering all of the cool things we used to do.
Going to the park,
Cruising the Monte Carlo,
Talking for hours with the lights down low,
Taking long walks in the purple rain,
But those memories are fading away.
Driftin' on a dream
Goin' out of my mind
I miss you most at Christmastime.

Through the seasons,
The memories start to fade,
Fade away.
And through the sweet hellos and sad goodbyes,
I gotta let go of yesterday.
(Let the sadness dissipate)
Baby, I miss you most at Christmastime.

I miss you most...I miss you most...
When the summer fades away
All those winter shades of grey
Got me goin' crazy.
I need you now...I need you now...
More than my heart could ever break
More than my eyes could ever take
Another sad goodbye.

It slowly breaks my heart
When I dream about you late at night.
And I'm fading like a falling star
That no one made a wish upon tonight.
Baby, I miss you most at Christmastime.

Driftin' on a dream...
Driftin' on a dream...

(sung to the tune of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year") - with apologies to Andy Williams

It's the most fattening time of the year
There'll be pizza and dim sum, oh yes, please, I'll have some
And one more root beer
It's the most fattening time of the year

It's the fat-fatteningest season of all
With those holiday dinners I'm not getting thinner, not even at all
It's the fat-fatteningest season of all

There'll be turkeys for roasting, buffets that I'm coasting
And piling my plate oh so high
'Cause this holiday eating is diet-defeating
So hand me some more of that pie!

It's the most unhealthy time of the year
My cholesterol and BP are both way up on me
But my meds are near!
I can start on that diet next year!

There'll be stuffing and swilling, by me oh so willing
My "fat pants" will be very tight
From the First of November 'till way past December
My blood work will be out of sight!
(Grow, my thighs!)

(The BIG FINISH!)
It's the most fattening time of the year!
There'll be much guilty pleasure, and way too much leisure
While growing my rear!
It's the most fattening time!
What I'm doing to me is a crime!
Oh the most fattening time - of the year!

C - Christ is born in Bethlehem this night.
H - Holy Child, God's Heavenly Light.
R - Rejoicing in song by angels at His birth.
I - Illumination of a star from Heaven to Earth.
S - Shepherds came from their fields afar.
T - Treasures from kings who followed a star.
M - Mary, His mother, made a bed from the straw.
A - Adoring her Son, kneeling before Him in awe.
S - Story of Christmas as told from the start, keeps the spirit of Christmas alive in our hearts.

The orange glow of the fireplace
fills the room with Christmas cheer.
To my family I raise my glass,
full of wishes for the year.

I shall wrap myself in a blanket of Christmas
Where all is hushed and still,
Save for the tiny sound of a baby's breath
Born to bring peace and goodwill.

Just me and the child held close in my heart
And my silent friends gathered near
Warmed by a fire of consuming love
That fills the room with cheer.

Then, what shall I say to my lonely fears
When my heart is entranced by joy?
I'll give thanks in my heart for a loving God
And a gentle, sweet, little boy.

The prophets announced Christ's birth
that He would one day come to earth.
He was sent by the Father to pay a price,
and He became the living sacrifice.

God took a good look across the land,
but sadly enough He found no man.
Not one was righteous that could die
for sinful souls such as you and I.

So God Himself had a perfect plan,
and because of His great love for man,
God became flesh and came to earth
to die for mankind, to give us worth.

The sin debt was paid on the cross
so all could be saved and none lost.
Satan is defeated in the story we tell
and Jesus became our Emmanuel.

Now Christmas comes to one and all
to celebrate by those who answer the call.
It's all about Him, the Lord Jesus Christ,   
who came to offer us the gift of life.

October's old witches and goblins have gone
The turkey and stuffing are done
The wind brings a chill as December arrives
The tree lights all twinkle as one

The icicles hang from the roof-tops in town
As the rain and the snow starts to fall
The storefronts light up with Christmas displays
And Santa arrives at the mall

As presents are bought and presents are wrapped
For those that we love and adore
A small child's eyes, so young but so wise
Wants one more trip to the store

The video game, the doll or the train
Santa must know I've been good
I'll stay up all night, and help him unload
And get all the gifts that I should

Yes, Christmas is here, the laughter and joy
And all that goes with it, you see
But when it is gone, our friendship goes on
You make every day Christmas for me...