Snow falling, the fire going <br />The family heading home, will soon be here <br />The house so empty, will be full again <br />The decorations are all up, the tree so beautiful <br />Ornaments made by the kids hang proudly on the branches <br />The presents stacked so neatly under the tree <br />Santa will bring more tonight, while we sleep <br />Hearing the car doors slam, the chatter out there <br />The door bell ringing, the kids laughing <br />Hugs and kiss as each one enters, love you <br />The cheerful faces and the love flowing <br />Good to have them all home <br />Gotta love the holidays, brings families together <br />Supper being made, mingling in the family room <br />Christmas songs playing, everyone singing <br />Dinner served, grace being said <br />Talking and laughter across the table <br />Stories of Christmas past being told <br />Jolly old times, we all remember well <br />Chairs settled in the room, <br />Coffee and hot chocolate being served <br />Grandpa opens the book, we all stop to listen <br />With his different pitches he rings out the story <br />The Night Before Christmas, family tradition <br />Children tucked in bed, dreaming of Christmas morning <br />The excitement in their eyes and the cheers of joy <br />Present and paper flying all around, The oohs and ahs! ! <br />Laughter and chatter feel the morning air <br />A wonderful Christmas for all <br />Merry Christmas with the love of family all around <br />May it be as cheerful as the ones before <br />Never forget the ones you love most this Christmas<br /><br />Michael Peterson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/christmas-joy-5/
