Poetry Potluck is having a Merry Christmas Special, and I’m hoping the poem I’m posting will bring a smile to some faces. Mom and Ray are here with us–a tradition for a lot of years; and my dear Sherry—the most wonderful gift I’ve ever received—is at my side. So, yes, I think this poem is a perfect fit for a Merry Christmas Special. Enjoy!
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
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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RoughWaterJohn said
Beautifully said Charles, thanks for the gift! 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, John! I appreciate the visit and comment!
Shelli said
lovely
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Shelli!
Elyas Mulu Kiros said
That’s very romantic. 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much Elyas!
emmett wheatfall said
Well said, well said. I too know that sentiment and could not have expessed it better. Penned most beautifully.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, very much, Emmett!
Morning said
delightful, thoughtful, and remarkable piece.
Glad to see you having a very Merry Christmas.
Cheers.
Enjoy an unbeatable evening.
🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Morning!
terri0729 said
Charlie, lovely, lovely as always 🙂 !! another fine job. Blessings, Terri
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Terri!
Andy said
Hello Charles. Happy Holidays!
Love the sentiments expressed here. Nothing better than being surrounded by the ones you love not just on this special day, but every day.
Always a pleasure to read your poetry.
Thanks for sharing & visiting. Your comments are most appreciated.
Give Me Sexy, Give Me Sugar
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Andy!
Mark Butkus said
Beautiful Charles! Yes, you were right our hearts and pens are in the same place this Christmas year.
Happy Christmas my friend!
Cheers,
Mark Butkus
charlesmashburn said
Ain’t it great? Happy day after Christmas, Mark!
Sherrie Theriault said
Your work is wonderful, Charles, it has the warmth of good wood built into gorgeous furniture, it gives me a place to rest, to stay and visit with my hopes and memories!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you so much! My hope is that I truly encourage you when you visit, Sherrie. You are an inspiration and encouragement to me, as well!
Sherry Mashburn said
I am truly blessed . . . and these past 16 Christmases have been wonderful, with the best yet to come. I love you, Charlie.
charlesmashburn said
I love you,too, sweet wife of mine!
Victoria C. Slotto said
Touching tribute to your wife, and so true.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Victoria!
emanita01 said
Hello there C!
And yet another wonderful Christamas present that you’ve chosen to share with me ;-D
I am grateful for the chance you’ve given me to have a peek into your holiday world.
Sincere thanks my friend ❤
charlesmashburn said
I’m glad you enjoyed it, and glad you could join us!
thingy said
How sweet. You always give me a feeling of comfort. Happy New Year, to you and your beloved. : )
charlesmashburn said
I’m so glad you enjoy your visits to my blog! Happy all year to you!
Yun Yi said
Colorful words, and a colorful day! Nicely done!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much!
Daydreamertoo said
Awwww… so wonderful to know we have the best and yet the best is still to come. Lovely, and your comments to each other made my heart smile.
Merry Christmas to you both.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you! We’re so glad we made you smile! Merry Christmas to you, too!
Dishilicious said
such a nice, happy feel good write. Merry Christmas to you! wishing you many more best Christmas! 🙂 xo
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, and we are wishing the same for you!
~L said
smile:)
You made me smile!!!
I shall take this marble and stick it in my pocket today:)
charlesmashburn said
I love it when I make someone smile. Take a pocketful of marbles! I have lots!
Hema said
Charles, your words are so simple and beautiful. Enjoyed it!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Hema! I love to keep things simple!
clariice said
Best Christmas ever – is to realise that you have been spending all the fantastic times with them everyday and continue to appreciate them for being there for you 🙂
charlesmashburn said
You are so right, Clarice!
Thanks for the wonderful comment!
Zoe said
Oh this is so sweet! It is hard sometimes, isn’t it, to separate delicious memories from one another and chose a favourite. Lovely poem for Christmas.
charlesmashburn said
Yes, but it’s great to have so many wonderful memories to choose from!
Thanks for the visit and nice comment, Zoe!
psychebubbles said
Lovely flow. festive greetings! 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the lovely comment!
johnewordslinger said
Love this, well done… I hope your Christmas is continuing, thank you, much appreciated, WS
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, John. We’re going to try and make it last all year! In fact I’ve come up with a new greeting for New Years: Happy All Year!
danroberson said
Charles, nothing beats sharing special times with your loved ones. When all is said and done relationships are at the core of our being. Well written poem.
charlesmashburn said
You are so right, Dan!
Thanks for the visit and comment!
jeannette said
such a sweet gift for your wife….wish you and your family the best in 2012!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Jeannette! Best wishes to you and your family, too!
elainedanforth said
Hi Charles,
Nice feelings, thoughts and images. A reflective, yet festive,Christmas piece. The changing colors are fun, too, reminiscent of a blinking, glittering Christmas tree.
It seems to me that traditions like this survive for the very fact that they build on the ones before, so that in some way, they do indeed each and all have to be the best ones ever.
Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas season and a Happy New Year!
Elaine
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the wonderful commentary on my poem, Elaine. And, yes, traditions do seem to build on the ones before. We think it helps, too, that we approach the coming one with great expectations.
We trust you had a wonderful Christmas, and pray the coming year will be filled with blessings!
SiNA said
amidst all the heartfelt joy…i feel pain…then my eyes are moistened…BEAUTIFUL!
charlesmashburn said
No pain or moist eyes, Sina! It’s all joy and beautiful!
Thank you for the visit and comment!
bijaylaxmi said
Lovely Poem Charles Sir. It’s so soothing and delighting just like a new year gift. Thank you so much for the poem…and wish you a wonderful new year…:)
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the nice comment, and a very blessed New Year to you!
Sheelonee said
This is so colourful and happy and nice and beautiful Charles.God bless!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Sheelonee! I’m glad you like it, and I appreciate the nice comment!
Harish Ghodki (@harishWITHalive) said
That was so sweet, and really fondled like a comforting wind.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Harish! Your visit and comment is appreciated!
Inside the Mind of Isadora said
Super Great ….!!!
Merry Christmas,
Isadora
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Isadora! Merry Christmas to you, too!
ladywhispers said
Truly such a beautiful Christmas you had 😀
I loved the whole poem sooo much 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, m’lady! Your visit and comment is very much appreciated!
elizena said
It must be because I’m a woman Charles, but I’m crying again! I just sat here and remembered so many Christmases that I thought I’d forgotten. Most of those memories have my parents in them, they have since gone home to be with the Lord.
Anyway, my 28 year old son reminded me today that his best Christmas was when my younger brother dressed up as Santa Claus and climbed up on the roof for his benefit. He knew it wasn’t real, but that Shio had made the effort for him made it a wonderful Christmas.
My most perfect and wonderful Christmases are those that I spend with my family and family in Christ. God has blessed me with so much. Be blessed! In Christ Jesus.
http://elizena-lovingmycreator.blogspot.com/
charlesmashburn said
We thought for a while, because of different things going on, Mom and Ray wouldn’t get to come this Christmas. We were dissapointed, but kept a brave face on because we didn’t want them to feel bad. Things changed, and when Ray told me they were coming, I was like a little kid; so excited, I was almost jumping up and down! And it was a wonderful Christmas because they were with us, but most of all it was wonderful because my dear Sherry was at my side. She makes every day seem like Christmas.
Thank you for all the wonderful comments today, Elizena. It looks like you spent several hours on my blog, and that amazes, delights and blesses me! May God’s blessings chase you down and overwhelm you in this year 2012!