Christmas is upon us, I don't know what to say
My kids are sick, my dog does lick, my days just waste away
"So much to do, so little time", the phrase that haunts my sleep
The coffee drips, the coke I sip, my sanity to keep
Lights are up on every house, that is except for mine
My list is long, "someday" my song, "next year will be just fine"
Next year I'll start traditions, I'll try to keep up pace
'Better organization', I think, 'will help me to save face'
But alas each year comes and goes, my best laid plans awry
I grab my seat and buckle in, and struggle not to cry
And so it is, the day has come, I'm at a loss of words
To continue on in chaos or break off from the Christmas herd?
I pull the chord, I stop the train, I grab my kids and leave
I refuse to keep this crazy pace and forget what I believe
Santa's sleigh, little green elfs, and rudolph's big red nose
These are just a passing story, one that comes and goes
And so it is I leave the list, I sit down to enjoy
The wonders of the season, each little girl and boy
My kids' awe at each big flake that falls down from the sky
The sparkle in their eyes as they beg for Apple pie
The smell of pine and cinnamon, the sound of Christmas cheer
And the story of the one who came to spread hope far and near
Merry Christmas everyone! Oh, and Jonathan does actually have lights up, it is a metaphor for all the other things that are NOT done this year ;)
No comments:
Post a Comment