Christmas day is over down under
Gifts wrapped, unwrapped
Ogled over, gratitude expressed.
Children came and went,
More tomorrow
Gifts beyond expectation.
Love and family
Sharing a meal,
Salads, meats, deserts,
All home cooked,
All lovingly prepared.
Around a huge table
I marvel at
The wonder of togetherness.
All sated,
The babies, cute and loveable
Entertaining us to the last.
Playing with the new
Reading from old
Trusted texts,
Watching in delight as a new child
Experiences the yellow dot book.
Tired children taken home,
My house restored
We are happy
Christmas celebrated to plan.
Rejoicing in the company of family.
My son, Lucas made a delicious pear and walnut salad for dinner tonight. Plus homemade dressing! Yummo.
Morpethroad 
Hope it was all you wished for Michael! It sounds like it was. 🙂
Thanks Jackie, we had a lovely evening.
Beautiful – really gives that sense of warmth, family and all that Christmas should be!! 🙂 🙂
Thanks Helen, my reflection on yesterday.
Beautifully expressed my friend, captured your day perfectly, now to rest up and watch the cricket 😉
Thanks Jenny, I shall.
That salad does sound yummy and it sounds like you had a great Christmas =)
Oh it was, he did a great job, very tasty.
=) awesome
Lovely poem…I can so relate in soaking up the family love…that salad..yum!!! would it be too much to share his recipe?
His recipe: the picture is close to what he prepared.
I think it’s, salad leaf mix, two sliced pears, a liberal amount of walnuts, salad dressing which he made, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, a clove at least, pepper to taste, mixed herbs or tarrogan depending on the flavour you want, mix them all together and enjoy.
You could use balsamic if you prefer.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Thank you! that is so kind of you
Family & Food = Happiness 🙂