The DeFazio Family 2011 Holiday Poem
Christmas
2011 | ||
'Tis
two weeks 'fore Christmas Our list keeps on growing Narry a present 's been bought Where are the days going. | Maybe
it's not time That's passing so fast Rather my slower motion That's changed from the past. | So let the
time fly All my wrinkles I'll treasure For each one was won With a younger man's pleasure. |
Black
Friday is over Cyber Monday has past We've missed all those sales Sure thought they would last. | Now
that I've reached That age of my life When my body is going Through anguish and strife. | There's one
thing I've learned During my journey so long Make memories with friends And you'll never go wrong. |
It's
hard to imagine Another year has gone by Since we celebrated Christmas It surely did fly. | It's hard
to get going And what's even worse My gear shift seems to be Stuck in reverse. | So thank all of
you For all of the cheer And memories you bring During this time of year. |
But
now as I ponder This passing of time Start wondering maybe Is it some fault of mine. | Although
at first glance This seems a sad fate On further reflection Been great to this date. | Now that I
have you In a nostalgic state I'll bring you the latest Of our family's fate. |
I would get
up each morning Remember it quite well How swiftly I'd move At the alarm's waking knell. | How could
I imagine As a strapping young lad I'd get to experience All the great times I've had. | My oldest
son Damian And Rachel his wife Have really settled in To Wilmington life. |
Shave, shower,
eat breakfast Moved quickly at that Then I'd be out the door In thirty minutes flat. | Got to travel
the world To many foreign places Much better than that Meet so many new faces. | Three dogs and four
chickens A second child on the way Now I am quite sure They're fixin' to stay. |
Now it's
all different Much harder you see The aches and the pains Taken their toll on me. | If you would
ask me To trade memory for wrinkle I'd just have to tell you To go take a tinkle. | Adrian changed
jobs His third in three years Moved the family to Colorado Brought Grandma to tears. |
Where
once I was a nimble So lively and quick Just putting on my socks Is now quite a trick. | The memories
and friendships Are truly a treasure To determine their value There just is no measure. | But his job
in Fort Collins Seems just the right fit. For Heather and the children Colorado's a big hit. |
I could
shave in three minutes My face would be slick Now it takes twenty With plenty a nick. | For when
I sit down At this time of year Send cards to my family And friends who are dear. | So now we'll
be traveling Frequently out West There's always a silver lining When things don't seem best. |
Finish
Breakfast in 5 minutes Then off I would go Now I'm just getting started On my first cup of JO. | My
mind starts to swim With all of those places And the great memories Linked to each of your faces. | Now
the end of this saga Is ever so clear We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! |
Merry
Christmas Jim & Sherry | ||