Yule Tide:

Christmas time 

holly and ivy

kids glee and eyes shining

presents and gifts seen

wanted by all 

wish upon a star or two

in the hope 

your receive
as well to give to see the smiles
things to deliver 

cards to post

to loved ones far away

thoughts of those gone

remembered on 

a drink or two

sing a song 

and rejoice at all

fires crackling

stockings hung on the mantle so

waiting in eagerness

for the brimming of surprises

satsumas and nuts

shared out in joyful return

as grandad sips his malt

the old folk speak 

of a past time

when children didn't have much

and men had no work

and the children laugh

and smile

at such stories
hopefully the snow will fall
and we will gather
a snowman or too
snowball fights
and sledging too
in the kitchen warm and smelling
of fruits and delights
as Mum And Dad prepare
the fine feast
that is Christmas dinner
sit we will 
and a cracker where pull
jokes spoken 
and the wine poured
dinner bursting the belly so

as Mum pours brandy

upon the Christmas pudding

oooOOOooo

the delights of the blue flame

as nostrils fill

with the heavenly scents

of this Christmas time

as one we are

and as one we will be

sharing rejoicing

and remembering those

alone this year

fighting

for us to enjoy

our

Yule Tide

Merry Christmas

~X~