This great old Rockwell painting
is the image I'm getting, hearing
nightmare stories
of crowds packing the stores,
standing in
"wrap around the building lines"
in effort to find Christmas bargains.
I stopped into Ace Hardware
this past Saturday, my half-off
coupon clasped firmly in hand.....
on a mission to find outdoor lighting.
There I was confronted
with long lines and one
clearly spoiled screaming child.
The father, trying to amuse the
little boy, seemed on the verge
of a nervous breakdown.
Many of us in the store,
were beginning to have
the same feelings. Eventually
they left the store, and a soft
breeze swirled throughout the store,
caused by a
simultaneous reaction of shoppers,
all together breathing
sighs of relief.
I suppose this scene
has become part of our
annual Christmas traditions,
the hustle and bustle.....
and many of us wouldn't have it any
other way. For the most part
folks are in a festive mood.
-
We ring
the bells
on Christmas Day
Oh, why?
Oh, why?
To echo what
the angels say
On high!
On high~
~Elsie Williams Chandler
Have a blessed day......Dee Dee
