There was a time when carolers
Strolled the wintery, cold streets,
And bowed, and smiled, and said, 'Hello! '
To everyone they chanced to meet.

There was a time when little children
Looked at a tree on Christmas Morn....
You know, the ones decorated and strung
With strings of cranberries and popcorn.

There was a time when Christmas
Was for friends from far and near,
A time for gathering, and fellowship,
Love, and worship, and good cheer.

There was a time when sleigh bells
Jingled and jangled and RANG,
And neighbors called out greetings...
Back when carolers sang.

A cup of Wassil warmed you
At the hearth of every home,
And Father gathered in the children
To read the Christmas Poem:

'T'was the night before Christmas,
And all through the house....'
was scent of pine tree, and gingerbread...
Back when carolers sang.

This is dedicated to a fellow writer here on PH, Robert Howard, with thanks for the beautiful CD he sent me for Christmas, and the joy the music brought me!

Scarlett Treat

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