Ms Elle and I went for a drive in the Big K outback today. And I noticed something. It appears to be Christmastime. Did you guys realize that holiday slid into our midst again. Crazy, Daisy.

Anyway…

There’s something about the look and feel of the heartland that stirs up the warm and fuzzy embers of my heart and soul. And I think it has something to do with so much open land and open views. You can still get a feel of how America used to be mostly all over. You probably know of a section of your state that’s like that.

Maybe the following lyrics will light up some word pictures in your head from Christmastime past. Or maybe for something you hope for. Either way, I hope you’ll identify and relax into…

Christmastime

Close your eyes and lay yourself to rest.
Tomorrow brings more joy than you have guessed.
Warm hearts will abound, and friends will gather ‘round,
And you’ll know with every moment
Your Christmastime is best.
Close your eyes and think of what will be;
Gifts to give and relatives to see.
Someone taking photographs,
And in the kitchen Mother laughs,
And you wish your Christmastime would last eternally.

Christmastime is such a time for love;
A time to show just who you’re thinking of.
So hold on tight to every moment spent.
And when it’s done, you’ll know what Christmas meant.

Say a prayer before you go to sleep.
After that your slumber will be deep,
And in the morning when you rise
And listen to the happy sighs,
You’ll know that Christmastime is time you’ll always keep.

© 1978

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