Dry leaves lay in high piles because the wind has blown hard
The rakes were still hanging in the shed with care
In hopes that Paul and Nancy would find them there
Most of the flower bulbs were nestled all snug under ground
But some, still waiting to be planted could be found
On our front porch, where the Christmas lights twinkled
Those pour little bulbs were starting to wrinkle
They were found in the box we unpacked from last year
Put away with 2008’s holiday cheer
In the dark of our basement for a years worth of days
They waited, even sprouting in courageous ways
Some bulbs were still waiting from a fall spending spree
When warmer days filled Paul with bright planting glee
But with cold, windy, rainy days soon coming on
The planting and raking must be overdrawn
The moon on the crest of our dried garden crops
Spotlighted the gutters now filled to the tops
With wet leaves and acorns packed tight by the rain
Cleaning them is going to be a great pain
Outside our home the fall projects are waiting
Put away for a season, while Christmas we’re creating
While inside the warm lights all sparkle and glow
And our kitchen is covered with sugar cookie dough
Skirted with gifts all wrapped for our loved-ones delights
Our snowmen are partying all throughout the house
And just last week, we were treated to quite a snow douse
We’re anticipating with joy, our kids soon being here
For the holiday season, we’re all filled with cheer
Our hearts are brimming with good wishes to all
So have a very Merry Christmas from Nancy and Paul
