Christmas Cheer

 

Twenty- Five years,

Of Christmas cheer.

So Happy Together.

With family near.

 

Megan on her way,

And Miranda soon.

It’s as big an event,

As the one every June.

 

Gifts for the kids,

And leg of lamb.

While the pups will expect,

A big bite of ham.

 

We got to four continents,

And my fiftieth, Maine.

But most of this year,

I’ve been in pain.

 

You’ve been very loving,

Always by my side.

You deserve gold,

But sadly denied.

 

Medical bills & auto repairs,

Have eaten our reserves.

While the fireplace and hurricanes,

Have thrown us curves.

 

A Limoges souvenir,

From our Majorca adventure.

Is all I can offer,

For your loyal indenture.

 

I’ve moaned and snored,

Hobbled and complained.

But you keep smiling,

Though patience strained.

 

For better or worse,

You took on a lot.

Your heart is much bigger,

Than the new parts I got.

 

Mike’s in there somewhere,

Not the stranger in your bed.

“I love you more.”

Is easily now said.

 

Hopefully the new year,

Will bring him back.

And you can once again,

Plan and pack.