Together For Christmas

It's wonderful to enjoy Christmas Day all together in one place. But even the best plans can be turned upside down; Christmas Day can present challenges in getting the family together or getting along with everyone who has been invited. We want the day to run smoothly on this special day of the year. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't—that's family life - full of pleasant surprises and challenges. Christmas Day can be messy for some families, whether due to work commitments, divorce, the loss of a loved one, or a lack of money to buy gifts. Poem: Together for Christmas Another Christmas comes and goes Our family spread from Coast to Coast We'll share Christmas lunch in Australian style Cold drinks, salad, and desserts in the summertime. My brother and wife, I don't see them much As they live a ten-hour drive away But we'll eat and chat when we catch up This Christmas Day together in one place. Mum's ill health and operations Dad’s knees are weak and keep failing him They're growing old and we must accept This Christmas may be the last one we share with them. Our children are healthy and busy They live independently, spread throughout the city But, on Christmas Day, we'll relax and enjoy their company And remember when we had such youthful energy. The grandkids run about and play With Christmas presents, they have received Their childish chatter smiles, and cries Keep the adults attentive to their needs. Christmas Day can be perfect or messy Satisfying or disappointing, memorable, or forgettable Either way, tradition draws families together To share the day, each family in their unique way. Beverley Joy © 2018 of Simply Story Poetry. All Rights Reserved. Listen to my other poem about Family Christmas: Far Away For Christmas, and my poems about gift-giving: A Hug is Priceless, The Best Gift to Give is You, and A Mirror Reflects What You Can Give. Read or listen to my poems at ⁠Simply Story Poetry⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Pinterest, ⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠and at ⁠simplystorypoetry.com⁠.Thank you for listening to my poem. I wish you a wonderful holiday season. Beverley Joy.