Twas the Night After Christmas 2

Last year I wrote and posted a poem that summed up my Christmas day and called it Twas the Night After Christmas. It was such a hit that it seemed worth it to give it another try this year. There are differences; last year Marilyn was traveling to NC by herself to visit her family on the 26th. This year I'm going with her. But still, as I write this on Christmas night, the joys of the day have been many. So here we go. As always, I apologize to real poets everywhere...

Twas the night after Christmas and here at our place

I've spent the whole day just stuffing my face!

Shrimp & Crab Casserole and sausage balls galore

and leftover hot dogs from the holy night before

There were presents aplenty with gifts from each other

And OH- I got the box set of How I Met Your Mother!

There was Pandora and movies and clothing and cash

and ornaments for all, including one that says "Hulk smash!" 

The Muppet Christmas Carol was our afternoon movie 

with Michelle seeing it for the first time- how groovy!

There were tweets, texts and calls from family and friends

Reminding that the love of this day never ends

Christmas is a time of peace and of love

of remembering the gift God sent from above

But it's also a time to reach out to a friend

with a hug you can give or a text you can send

We can all make the world a bit warmer place

by putting a smile on a dear old friend's face

In the morning we'll head for dear old NC

With family to visit and old friends to see

We'll enjoy the blessings and keep feeling the glow

that has nothing to do with a gift or a bow

So enjoy your new toys and your sweet families

Enjoy your last days with your own Christmas trees

Miss me this week while this blog I don't write

Merry Day after Christmas- and to all a goodnight!

Thanks for making 2014 another year to remember here at I'd Laugh...  I may or may not be able to post this week from NC, but you will continue to be in my thoughts and my prayers. Much love to all!

Because of Jesus,