The Star

Linked to Dori Reads blog, hosting Poetry Friday for December 23, 2011.  Go there to read more great poems posted by others!

I am thinking about getting into the Christmas spirit.  This year Christmas comes on a Sunday.  I hope that doesn't interfere with celebrating Christmas...

now what was it I was supposed to be remembering on Christmas?

There's so much to do, 

with fruit cakes to make, 

Decorations to strew,

and cookies to bake.

There should be some stockings

to hang with some care,

And a tree to install

or the house will look bare!

The manger must grace

the uppermost shelf

Where it will be safe from

Cat, Grandson and Elf.

The turkey once bought

will have to defrost,

But first I'll buy presents

no matter the cost.

Lights will adorn

the windows and more,

And a wreath will encircle

our humble front door.

Put out the NOEL mat

To scuff off all shoes.

Get out the Santa mugs;

there's no time to lose,

For Christmas is coming,

It's most certainly near,

But let's not forget

Why our hearts should have cheer.

It isn't the presents.

It isn't the throngs.

It isn't the lights,

Nor the Rudolphy songs.

Remember that Jesus

to this earth was sent.

Remember the reason is

what His birth meant.

My 150th post!  Yea!