The
first of
December
brought thoughts
of Christmas magic.
The Day, so soon to arrive.
Our expectations ran high.
Through snow days and blizzards.
Making a list and checking it twice.
Santa's letter printed and ready to mail.
Christmas baking: heady, wonderful aromas.
Pageants at school, with costumes of many colors.
The tall lush evergreen, centerpiece of the season.
We decorated so carefully; each bough lovingly adorned.
With some old, some new, every one used and none forgotten.
The long days of dark December. Finally, homework complete.
Sitting in the darkened living room; time alone to drift away.
Marvelling at the masterpiece of lights and shining ornaments.
Gazing far beyond to the bliss to follow. Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Christmas eve: midnight mass and carolling.Treats aplenty!
Then the long awaited, special treasures.
The secrets of shining boxes and ribbons.
Finally revealed and always worth the wait.
Off to sleep, to dream of a perfect snowy Christmas Day.
Now content, to still remember these childhood memories.
On
this
November day.
Ahhh...a little trip down Christmas memory lane to begin this post!
I wrote this poem a few years ago on a cold November day. It always brings to mind the magic of the holidays....family, friends, snowy days, festive treats, fun times and of course great gifts!!!
I thought with the Holiday Season just around the corner, that it was a perfect time to share a holiday gift suggestion list featuring some of my favorite products/books I've reviewed at My Real Life Reviews.
Priced right too, all are less than $20! :<)
Priced right too, all are less than $20! :<)
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Gift suggestions include links to reviews and ordering options.
Books, always a great gift ! These are some of my favorites
Down & Dirty Gardening Book by Ellen Zachos
One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins
Not Just for Vegetarians by Geraldine Hartman
Blush, blush...what can I say.
On sale at a great price. And reviews I enjoyed very much! ;<)
Best Staged Plans by Claire Cook
John Lennon & the Mercy Street Cafe by William Hammett
Pampering gifts and some beautiful bling!
Erzulie Eye Depuffer Balm
Badger Foot Balm
Live Clean Argan Oil Hair Mask
Some yummy gift basket/stocking stuffer additions
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Bars
Crofter's Organic Just Fruit Spread
Thoughtful, unique and inspiring choices!
Lumosity.com
The Seven Year Pen
Botanical Paperworks
KnitPicks Shine Worsted Yarn
For the Felines and Canines On Your List.
A Couple of Mr. Cheddar Suggestions:
Zuke's Hip Action Cat/Dog Treats
SlimCat Exerciser/Toy
(good for canines too!)
Happy, Happy Holidays... savor every moment!
Link to the original poetry post with comments.
