Strolling through the woods with my wife,
A snowy white December day, towards dark;
I spot a lone rabbit, perched under a pine tree,
A series of childhood memories begin to spark:
The old wooden cottage
Grandpa lights the wood
It’s now, Christmas Eve
That fire sure smells good
Soon, we go for a walk
Grandpa, Mousie, and me
The forest soon comes alive
My heart now filled with glee
Sparkling snowflakes flutter down
Red cardinals in the white trees
A magnificent white-tailed deer
The smell of pine in the breeze
We now decorate our tree
It’s right out in the yard
I sure am tired right now
That sure was fun but hard
Soon, we all rush back inside
Delicious hot chocolate for me
Christmas cookies, for all of us
Even our lovable old dog, Mousie
Then Grandma shoos us up to bed
But little Mousie and I can’t sleep
So we rush to the upstairs window
About midnight, just to take a peek
In the window, we see a wondrous sight
The animals have gathered round the tree
It seemed they also knew it was Christmas
Which makes this a magical Holiday for me
The next morning I asked my grandfather
If animals really know it’s Christmas Day
“Well, I saw what you and little Mousie saw,
So, definitely ‘Yes,’ is what I’d have to say.”
Strolling through the woods with my wife,
A snowy white December day, towards dark;
I soon spotted a rabbit, perched under a pine tree,
And a most delightful set of memories began to spark.
©2009, Mr. Ed
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love and hugs
mary etta
Of a serene Christmas eve
Guess you are not having Rabbit for Christmas dinner
Ham or turkey is good
Peace be with you
William
Perhaps the animals at the side of the Manger were the Wisest ones there?
peace ... Tom.
Newfie hugs, Rose
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Georg