Merry Christmas

Christmas holds as many meanings as the stars that our eyes see

To some it's snowmen and gingerbread houses

To others it's icicles and garland wrapped around a Christmas tree

Down south, where I'm from, it's sunny days with just a hint of cold air

Ham, turkey, and barbecue are but a few of the foods there

Are deviled eggs and crab legs, fried chicken, roasted duck, and cane burgers too

We always have cakes, pies, and cookies

But Christmas isn't just about the food

It's card games, bounce houses, and football games shared with family members

from destinations far and wide

It's a hundred or so people on my uncle's front lawn

plus his neighbors wishing we would be quiet

We take so many pictures

1st the kids, then the cousins, and the grands

We all huddle up around each other

cracking jokes until we can barely stand

Around about this time, the DJ begins to spin

Name that tune is a popular game on Christmas

because of the money you win

The dance contest is also always a trip

My aunt Tina does the two-step with her daughters

and occasionally the dip

She usually spends a lot of time dancing throughout the day

Her moves and the smile she greets each person with

adds a certain warmth to the day

But I tell you even these things are not what completes Christmas for me

Besides this year I'm miles away

and I didn't even buy a tree

But I did spend time remembering all the years past

Waking up to Cookie's homemade breakfast

or sitting around with my sister's having a blast

I thought about my grandparents Evora, Ellease, Sarah, Pop and Mr. Boy

But most of all I thought about Jesus

for He is our Joy

He is the reason for each memory that I've shared with you today

Because without Him I wouldn't be here

And that's all I have time to say

Adayinthelife:-)