2012 Christmas Poems post:

Dad:

The patter of little feet

Is a neat, sweet treat

Even when they have grown old.

A reminder of Christmas meaning

Above the world with hate teaming

To be overcome by love

May Christ be our center

As a new year we enter

Bringing us happiness.

JaNae:

A new baby, who brings such joy

Two grandmas left home to care for our boy.

Three homes we’ve had since the day we wed

Four new uncles in adoring Charlie led.

I would go on, but time is gone.

I love my life with the best husband and son.

David, II:

Christmas late

Drove with Kate

To spend time in

My favorite state.

Food got ate,

Gained some weight.

Swedish meals

Are always great.

Out of rhyme,

Out of time.

Poem’s no good

But we’ll be fine. 

Mom:

The cream is all whipped

And chocolate’s all dipped. 

The presents are opened,

The paper’s all ripped.

The best part of all –

The kids are all home

Scratching their heads,

Each writing a poem.

Kate:

Family!  Family, family everywhere –

And not a drop to drink!

Puppies, kittens on Grettle’s floor.

Cheeses!  Limpa!  Sausage!  More!

Candles, fire, but no incense –

Something, something, something nonsense.

Poems and presents and food coma.

It’s so nice – Christmas at home – A!

Christina:

“Higher Purpose”

Angels in disguise

Roam at work,

Superstores, and in

The streets.

Angels have endless

Blessings to bestow on

     Each other

Through service, charity,

Hope, growth, laughter.

All the moments that lift

Us higher…transform

      Mere mortals to

      Angels in disguise.

Daniel:
Another year,
     Another feast,
A new cheese,
     A new beast.
Last year's new was "Mabey."
This year's new is "Charlie."
     Next year's new
          Will be who?

John:

Second Christmas is

Here, Mister Burton.

DONE.