Wednesday, January 19, 2011

A Christmas Carroll

T’was the night before Christmas but the house is alive,
Jules is running the show, knows when you’re due to arrive.

Welcomed at the door with a glass and a hug,
The laughter’s infectious, the joy like a drug.

She’s been planning this Christmas for twenty-odd years,
There’s food for an army, and we won’t run out of beers.

The house has been painted, the drive, well swept
Jules has been management while Allan has schlepped.

The boys have flown in, and are temporary borders,
On arrival at the airport they were given their orders.

And now the family’s all made it, at least those that could
And Santa’s expected, though no one’s been good.

So now it’s time for the real fun to begin
There’s the food, there’s the drink, looks amazing, tuck in.

Don’t worry about manners; it’s a family affair,
Kick off your shoes, get comfy, let down your hair.

Christmas has a lot of meanings, to all different people,
But whether you’re at home, or under the steeple,

It’s important to take time, reflect, and remember,
That it’s all about family, this day in December.

So to all Carrolls, both here and out of sight
A Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night!

Written December 2010 as a Christmas present for my mum for her long-awaited family reunion christmas

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