Merry Christmas Grandma although you are not here
The memory of those days gone by will always bring us cheer.
With wings of love we all would fly up gravel roads and then
We'd see Grandma's house on the hill greatly wintered in.
Dad would stop the car a little off the country lane
And carry in his sleepy kids he never did complain
The house was full of relatives but that just made us glad
Grandma would find places to sleep with her pencil and a pad
My sister and I slept with Grandma my sister by the wall
I was in the middle cause I did not kick at all
We were just as comfy as comfy as could be
Tomorrow we would get a gift that was hanging on the tree.
Grandpa got up early and made a good fire in the stove
We could smell the wood smoke as through the house it'd go
Grandpa got the breakfast but it was for Grandma's voice we'd listen
Then every one would get dressed fast and head for the kitchen
Tomato juice for every one and fried eggs yes a plenty
With such a bunch of folks to feed I'm surprised that there was any
Oranges sliced and on a plate that we would pass around
Pancakes were stacked so tall a big one held them down
We gathered in the front room the kids upon the floor
With folding chairs all around there wasn't room for more
Grandma had tied our presents upon a nice fir tree
Aprons, balls and coloring books how excited we would be
At noon more family came cousins by the dozen
Aunts and uncles with food galore a greater feast there was none
After lunch and dishes done the kids would head out for the hill
We'd slide and play with family friends it always was a thrill
The older ones would set and talk enjoying this special season
No one but Grandma sat in her chair we all knew the reason
Homemade candy oh how good and laughter every where
When time came to say goodby the hugs we all would share
That night before we went to bed we gatherer round for prayer.
Grandpa and Grandma would pray for all the loved ones that were there.
They'd pray for their companion that God would bless them so.
Then after each of us had prayed off to bed we'd go.
Merry Christmas Grandma although you are not here
I think of you so often with each passing year.
Now it's me that's Grandma we're most of the year alone
But Oh how special Christmas is when all the family's home.
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