Some of you have seen this poem, but most of the dVerse crowd hasn’t so I’m going to re-run it again. It’s not quite true this year, as Sherry and I are alone on Christmas day for the first time in many years. Mom and Ray have been spending Christmas at our house for close to ten years, and this year they aren’t here. We did get to spend the weekend with them and it was a wonderful couple of days, but the visit was cut short by an approaching storm, and we went our separate ways on Christmas Eve morning, so they could get back to Oklahoma City before the snow started flying. I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Ours was–as usual–the best one ever! I love you, Sherry!
The Best Christmas Ever
I woke up early this morning
As lately I often do
And, as I thought ‘bout the day ahead
I basked in the presence of you
The music of your soft breathing
Put my mind and heart at ease
The feel of you there beside me
Filled me with wonderful peace
This may be the best Christmas ever
Was a thought that ran ‘cross my mind
But then I recalled many others
Sweet memories of mornings so fine
Times as a child when I awoke so excited
Jumped from the bed and rushed to see
The treasures and many wonders
Santa’d left under the tree
But then I wondered if this one
Mom & Ray Christmas 2012 in Denton, Texas
Is the best, with Mom and Ray here
For certainly it’s high on the list
‘tis a blessing to have them near
It was then the answer hit me
That no Christmas could be any better
Than all those I’ve spent with you
Yes, they were all the best Christmas ever
Copyright © 2006 C. Mashburn
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Semaphore / Samuel Peralta said
Always wonderful when poetry finds its way into the Christmas season… and this one is brimming with the shared joy of so many seasons past. A heart-warming read!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Sam! It’s a very true story!
brian miller said
big smiles…awaking to realize they are right there, the comfort of their soft breathing…nah i can not imagine a christmas much better than they…the greatest of gifts, one more day of the dream with the one you love…smiles.
merry christmas man
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Brian. Merry Christmas and the best of everything to you and yours.
catnipoflife said
Yes, being beside the one you love definitely makes it the best Christmas ever! My husband and I, too, spent this Christmas just the two of us. First time in 28 years. Enjoyed the peace and quiet but must admit I missed the family! Ah-h-h! The joy of children’s laughter at Christmas time!
I truly enjoy your poetry and would like to share one with you focusing on those not at home for Christmas. The inspiration hit me on Christmas Eve so it was written and posted yesterday. Here is the link:
http://awakenings2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/remembering-our-soldiers-at-christmas.html
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Sharla!
Grace said
Thanks for sharing your wonderful Christmas memories ~
Wishing you Blessed holiday ~
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Grace. All the best to you and yours!
pandamoniumcat said
Your Christmas sounds wonderful, it’s so special to be with those you love. I’ve got to say, this Christmas for me goes down as the best one! Merry Christmas to you and Sherry, have a wonderful day. 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you! Hope yours was a good one too!
Mary said
I love the way you think, Charles. Each Christmas with your wife is the best one ever!! As well it should be. Merry Christmas, Charles, and many more best Christmases to you.
charlesmashburn said
So true, Mary! Thank you!
Susan said
We had a new born guest this Christmas, more magic than I have ever dreamed of!
charlesmashburn said
Awesome!
jasmine calyx said
Precious! I love this:
“And, as I thought ‘bout the day ahead
I basked in the presence of you”
charlesmashburn said
I love it, too. It is truly a wonderful thing to experience.
Sabio Lantz said
So whose presence did you bask in?
Mom’s, Ray’s (who is that?), Santa’s, the Tree?
Those mornings are fine indeed.
Nice Christmas wrapping colors on your words !
🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Sabio!
ash said
Christmas spent with loved ones is definately a memorable one.. Nice rhyme and poetry
charlesmashburn said
Absolutely! Thank you, Ash!
vidyatiru said
Yes, they were all the best Christmas ever..
loved this..
http://myrandrspace.blogspot.com/2012/12/world-of-words-wednesday-nursery-rhymes.html
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
ayala said
Beautiful write !
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Ayala!