It All Passes by Too Soon - A Christmas Poem

Love that grows with the winter moon

The hopes and dreams of two people enthrall

It all passes by so soon.

Newlyweds' bliss on a new Christmas morning

Their hearts are now one, not two

The anticipation of the life they are forming

It all passes by so soon.

Baby's first Christmas such a joyous sight

With boxes and bows and balloons

Sweetly slumber that holiday night

It all passes by so soon.

Little kids' toys under the tree

That will litter the floors of their rooms

The little ones sitting on Santa's knee

It all passes by so soon.

Teenagers who wince and roll their eyes

Wish for high-tech not heirlooms

Dread helping mom make Christmas pies

It all passes by so soon.

Young adults come and bring their new spouses

Rush off before it turns noon

To celebrate Christmas in their own houses

It all passes by too soon.

Grandchildren visit on Christmas Eve

And sing happy holiday tunes

But before long they must leave

It all passes by too soon.

That first Christmas kiss 'neath the mistletoe ball

Love that grew with the winter moon

The hopes and dreams of two people extolled

It all passed by too soon.