Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas in the Nineties!

The wood burnt and threw red sparkles in the air, today the carbon monoxide smells good, either because the aroma of the frying meat out does it, or because the merry in the air overtakes it. I play around the fire with my siblings, laughing and dancing. Carols from the local radio station competes with our giggles.

Just some hours ago we hung by the window, hoping Daddy comes with a smile on his face. Mummy seemed certain he would, so she continues gracefully in her plan. The closer it got to mid night the faster my 11year old heart beats. The chicken, the rice, the flour and the butter- There shouldn't be Christmas without them. Thankfully  Daddy drove in, Mum hops into the car and they drove off.

It is a little later than midnight, and all eyes are wide awake! the food is set,I steal a look at my dress, strike my fingers on my shoe, peeped at my rubber wrist watch and eye-glasses.

"Long time ago, in Bethlehem" comes alive from the radio as people began to doze off. "Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day" the song got louder as my thoughts got faint, "and Man will live forever more, because of Christmas day" I smiled as I wonder if the singer was wishing or praying. But yes, Chrsitmas day is a good reason for man to live forever more!