Christmas Caroling
written by: Jan Niebrzydowski
Passel of fresh faced girls huddled in the snow
The stinging wind from weather ten below
Furry hats with pom poms pounced on top
Clumsy poinsettia red mittens from 10 cent shop
Chorus taught us caroling in three part harmony
We sang our songs amid mid-western pine trees
The soft glow of the porch light turned on for us
Faces pressed against rubbed window frost
Small gift of chocolates were given with smiles
Sometimes invited in for cookies for a while
My favorite, “Bring a torch, Jeanette Isabella”
After we drank hot chocolate and marshmallows
Something bewitching about the sound of ten girls
Singing heartfelt tunes as wind and snow swirled
We were frozen little icicles braving Chicago nights
We were a Charles Dickens’ Christmas come to life
The clear dark sky dotted with stars for perfect affect
This was a Christmas memory that I won’t forget
- Debbie vs Jack Russell - April 20, 2024
- Christmas Caroling - December 17, 2023
