Plenty to share.....

When day is done and all is quiet,
snow gently falls gracefully down.
Tiny ice crystals sparkle and shine,
in the new snow forms a crown.

Just a slight breeze, cool and brisk,
passing through, keeping all in place.
Children nestled in quilts to keep warm,
kitties hover near the old fireplace.

Taking glittering paper, ribbons, bows,
puppies playing catch me if you dare.
Yipping, yapping, running room to room,
pure unconditional love, plenty to share.

Up on the bed, behind the pillows,
slide down the back to the wood floor.
Between the legs they prance away,
heading for the Christmas tree by the front door.

Sipping hot chocolate, reading cards,
remembering what was and gifts long ago bought.
A twinkle and smile of names long forgotten,
looking around their spirits now sought.

Grandma in the kitchen up to elbows in flour,
grandpa playing cards keeping everyone at bay.
Children on the floor with crayons and books,
waiting their turn this Christmas Day.

Fireplace logs sizzling and crackling,
bright yellow and white light memories hold.
Christmas tree stands full and tall,
filled with memories now growing old.

First Christmas, first birthday, very first words,
christening baby shoes, gifts made in school.
Disappeared are the laughter, giggles, and smiles,
sweet smelling dandelions in water so cool.

Snow keeps falling, floating all about,
searching for just the right place to stop, land.
Each flake encompassing the promise of tomorrow,
reaching high up to grasp and hold God's hand.

                  To All At The Den
            From Our Home To Yours,
       Wishing All A Very Merry Christmas
           and The Happiest New Year!

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
12/16/2009 © All rights reserved