The time has come again For the wrapping to begin Let out a “Ho, Ho, Ho!” And put on a Grinchy grin As you roll out the paper And tear off the tape You measure twice, cut once Still, you’ve made a mistake The box is too big Or the paper’s too small What’s inside… Read More Papercuts of Christmas Past
Deck the Halls Fa la la la la – la la la la Makes us sing like Santa Ho ha ha ha ha – ho ha ha ha We Wish You a Merry Christmas Is a fine tune But do we eat figgy pudding With a fork or a spoon? Hark the Herald Angels Sing… Read More Christmas Carols
‘Tis the season To be merry But what if you’re feeling Dull and scary Disappointed By oh so many things With no sweetness To fix the bitter sting You’re only able To do your best So, when you’re tired Take time and rest To prepare yourself For that moment when Your spirit’s ready To celebrate… Read More ‘Tis the Season
With open arms We welcome today In hopes, we will Always stay Forever grateful Forever content Forever thankful Forever present Authentically aware Humbled and blessed At the dawn of Each new day
Days like these Come in between The haunted happenings Of Halloween On a countdown To that thankful day When all will feast The Pilgrim way Before the frenzy Of trees and shopping Dashing to Christmas We won’t be stopping Until after New Year’s Champagne has popped And the lighted crystal Ball has dropped Us all… Read More Days Like These
In my family We have a little joke About a funny statement My dad once spoke In the summer heat On Independence Day My dad said his truth In his own quiet way “Well, that’s it,” He said with a straight face His now-famous words He cannot erase “It’s 4th of July, Summer’s officially OVER!”… Read More “It’s the End of Summer!”
Holiday cheer Cheers to the holidays We raise our glasses Our glasses we raise Wishing hope, peace, and love Holiday cheer For the upcoming days And the incoming year
If there is ever a year The bells don’t jingle There is no red suit To warm Kris Kringle The reindeer have gotten Too fat to fly The Christmas Star fails To sparkle in the sky The gingerbread men Make all the children sick Tongues stick like glue To peppermint sticks Presents disappear (Poof) From… Read More Mishaps and Mayhem
Twinkling or steady Multi-colored or white Frosted or clear Muted or bright Old-fashioned bulbs Or LED lights A candle that flickers A brilliant spotlight Whatever your preference Whatever your delight They’ll all make Christmas Merry and bright
If I could fill my stocking With anything I choose I’d fill it with memories Of you, I’ll never lose ~ Your charismatic smile That spread from ear to ear And your deep belly laugh Is what I long to hear ~ Your blue eyes that twinkled Like stars in the night Were… Read More Christmas Wishes
Jessica M. Collette 
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