annual Christmas poem - 2013

It's again that time of year 

that I thoroughly adore 

though there's traffic on every street

and lines in every store

I love the cold, crisp air

the abundance of green and red

scents of peppermint and pine

sparkly gold and silver thread

Our lighted tree is a beauty

though a calamity to my surprise

step anywhere near it

and watch the needles drop like flies

I'm not thrilled about it

sweeping and watering twice a day

this lemon better last til Christmas

or there'll be hell to pay

I love receiving Christmas cards

and have them hanging on my door

the pictures of all the children

increase my spirit all the more

I'm slightly disappointed

that Scarlett turns up her nose

at a most beloved tradition...

watching all the Christmas shows

She won't sit still for Rudolph

she's sick of Charlie Brown and his tree

she'll glance at Frosty for a second

but the sight of Whoville makes her flee

We're obsessed with Christmas music

I love almost every song

Scarlett also has her favorites

and likes to sing along

I burn scented tarts like a lunatic

from Yankee Candle every year

I buy thirty at every dollar sale

it's like the frigging North Pole in here

I'm looking forward to the holiday

and Santa's visit most of all 

I can't wait to see Scarlett's little face

at the first sight of her haul 

We'll enjoy our time with family

as we are lucky to do each year

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas

and holiday season filled with cheer!

With love,

Sheri 

A Christmas Ode...

'Twas four nights before Christmas 

and all through the halls

background noises were buzzing

and shaking the walls

The airplanes were plenty

the heat running hard

the dishwasher sloshing

the Brody on guard

The Griswolds adorned 

the Samsung TV

whilst I sat draped in fleece

just feet from the tree

Glowing and twinkling

the tree did its best

to pry Christmas spirit 

from those who detest

Each ornament hung

with the care of skilled nurses  

as the needles pricked fingers

drawing blood and some curses

Candy canes dangled

strategically tucked

they sure taste like crap

what do you want for a buck?

Then there's the oldies

the little green clock

the guy I call "corn man"

the mom-knitted sock

And from my crib mobile

a sweet, yellow bear

my brother's before mine

a staple, each year

And my favorite of all

you may know his name

with a weird, Amish beard

and maniacal mane

In his handsome, green suit

he hangs front and center

greeting and sizing up

all those who enter

Fred is his name

and he's crafted from felt

about fifty years old 

with a pretty sweet belt

But he's not just a tree-decker

no, that just won't do

Fred hangs in our bedroom

the whole year through

He sways from a curtain rod

looking out at the shed

he twirls around clumsily

from the hook in his head

But one December day

at the end of each year

he's placed on the tree

to spread his strange cheer

So, Fred, my favorite, 

this ode's from my heart

I'll keep you forever

if you don't fall apart

Happy Holidays!! 

Love,

Sheri

Second Annual Christmas Eve poem...

Please feel free to sing this to the tune of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" - which is exactly how it popped into my head... Enjoy ... 

It's that time of year again

and we're hosting Christmas Eve

Now to plan the menu of snacks

that our guests will receive

We don't do fancy dinners

'cause we only have four plates

So have some cheese and crackers

or a handful of effing dates

Don't worry, there'll be alcohol

White Russians and Rum & Coke

The vodka put us over budget

so enjoy 'cause now we're broke

The decor is pretty high calibur

Paper dishes and plastic spoons

and I ate the bag of coconut

hence the lack of macaroons

I apologize for Brody

Chasing the kids and stealing food

His harness and muzzle are no match

for his super festive mood

Please take home some cookies

or a baggie of stale chips

Otherwise you'll see them next week

added to my hips

Thank you all for coming

for food and laughs and fun

Now go home and wait for Santa Claus

and "God Bless Us, Everyone".