'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

My dad wrote a poem when we were all youngsters and still at home.  My grandma typed it out and decoupaged it on wood for each of us.  It is a treasured keepsake and I will share it with you here!

Daddy's Poem

by Orlyn A. Kelly

Twas' the night before Christmas at Broad and Main

Everyone was stirring, but all were sane.

The children were filled with Christmas cheer

In the hopes, they could tiptoe past Grandma's big ear!

The tree looks bare but the lights are bright

In hopes that ole Santa can see through the night.

Grandma and Grandpa have nary a frown,

And here's Aunt Mabel who's far from her town.

Dad and Mom are overcome with joy at the thoughts

Of stubbed toes over new Christmas toys.

And then there's Terri who's acting like crazy,

Much different from Randy who acts like he's lazy.

Patti gets mad, but it's soon forgotten

Cause Tammy is here and she's spoiled rotten!

Now Christmas Eve is a night to behold

Nary a tall story will be told.

But all will settle and will refrain

From keeping Santa away from Broad and Main.

I wish you all a lovely Christmas!

Keeping the reason for the season in mind...

Peace & hugs!  God bless!!