Shelby’s Christmas Eve

The tree is all decorated
The lights are aglow
The ground is covered
By the new fallen snow

Families are gathered
All together again
Reliving memories
Of way back when

Children and grandchildren
All running about
All through the house
Their laughter rings out

Friends and neighbors
They all stop by
Some to stay awhile
Others, just to say "Hi"

Under the mistletoe
A couple kisses in the hall
It's the time of year
When love's shared by all

Old hurts are finally
Laid down to rest
And to get along
Everyone tries their best

The cookies and eggnog
Are just about gone
One small child
Tries to hide a sleepy yawn

As bedtime approaches
And draws near
The children crawl into bed
Not with one tear

Even the dog and cat
Seem to get along
While everyone gathers
To sing one last song

Joyous glee
And wondrous delight
Just an old fashioned
Christmas Eve night