A Special Touch

When the turkey is all gone
And the Christmas tree goes up,
The decorations come out
As you drink from your coffee cup.
You go through the ornaments
Each with a special touch,
They all have their own story
And they mean so much.

Baby's first Christmas
Of a teen gone off to college,
Smiling with memories
You're proud of their knowledge.
You still hang it each year
Because of the love you shared,
As with each ornament
They are hung with care.

The hand crocheted snowflake
That grandma made for you,
Is hung at the top of the tree
Made in white and blue.
Grandma is no longer here
But her spirit lives on in your heart,
The memories of each year
Make sure they never part.

As you hang the popsicle stick reindeer
That your first grader made,
Or that fluffy cotton snowman
He made in fifth grade.
Each Christmas comes and goes
But the memories linger on,
You share in your stories
When the children all come home.

When the tree is finally finished
And the last ornament is hung,
Everything has a memory
Even the lights that were strung.
So bask in the warmth and glow
Of each Christmas past,
Pass them on down with care
So the memories will last.

i always feel i've walked into a norman rockwell

everything where its supposed to be

Nice slice of life Robert. I have so many special ornaments-every year a new one. I can't leave any off because I'm so sentimental. It's making me feel guilty I'm not putting a tree up this year...maybe a message that I should do so anyway

Have a wonderful Christmas with your precious lady.

If this was a message for you to remember your tree with special ornaments, then I'm glad I could be of help with the reminisensce. I hope you have a joyous Christmas yourself Pam.

As well as for you Katie Did...I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas too.

(((( Robert ))))

Much love and hugs go out to you my dearest friend.

Great write Again, (((Robert)))!! I love it!!

Just took the tree down Robert... and I certainly understand your poem about cherishing each ornament. Beautiful poem with a heart warming touch!