Holly on the mantlepiece ...

Late this afternoon I placed holly on the mantlepiece - 

I'll light the fire whilst we drink a dizzying hot toddy - 

I'll remember past Christmas Eves - 

Now my dad asks everyday what day it is - 

Christmas cards with tender messages will remain unread - 

My mum will doze upon the settee - 

Pages from The Portsmouth Evening News will lie scattered on the floor - 

There'll be a festive Midsomer Murders on ITV 3 - 

19.09

Thursday 21 December 2017

The Old School House

East Stoke

Dorset