North wind whistling in the trees
Wishing for the pond to freeze
The crispness of new fallen snow
Bring thoughts of Christmas long ago
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Pine trees laced with twinkling lights
Frosty days and ice cold nights
Snuggling in front of the fire's glow
All part of Christmas long ago
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Red stockings hung with loving care
Poinsettia and holly everywhere
Gathering pine cones in the snow
That was Christmas long ago
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Golden bells hung on the door
Tree decorated from ceiling to floor
Shoppers rushing to and fro
Tell of Christmas long ago
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Tiny footsteps on the stairs
Hands clutching little Teddy bears
Listening for Santa's "Ho, Ho, Ho"
Were dreams of Christmas long ago
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The family gathered together again
Neither death nor distance to break the chain
Singing carols by the candle glow
Remembering Christmas long ago
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Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
September 27, 2006
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