I remember // Christmas memories // a poem from my heart

I remember Christmas candy

In bowls of red and green

I remember "the Christmas penny"

Hidden to be unseen

I remember Grandma's Christmas globe

On the table she stood

Painted lambs and pretty trees

Made to look of wood

She sang a Christmas carol

When twined to be just right

Shepherds gathered round her feet

To behold the wondrous sight

I remember Christmas music

On the big old stereo

Loretta Lynn and Kitty Wells

Sang of days long ago

I remember Christmas cookies

All laid out so neat

Bowls of colored frosting set about

A gooey mixture too sweet

I remember the Christmas Story

The one that should always be told

Grandpa's voice softly whispered

"Fear not, for behold"

"Unto you a son is given"

A line I shall always remember

Grandpa's voice etched in my mind

One I shall recall each and every December

I remember family gathered all about

Playmates of yester-years

We'd play games like "big and little"

And go against our fears

I remember Christmas dinner

Potatoes, gravy, and ham

Olives placed on each finger

Rolls and squishy candied yam

Pickles placed upon the platter

We'd wait and watch and see

Who would mistake the sweet for sour

Tossing it back to flee

I remember laughter

Love and Joy and Peace

Warmth of family filled the home

Aunt and Uncle and Niece

I remember Christmas of my childhood

Days that are forever gone

But ones I will always remember

Until the victory is won 

- Felicity Estola