A Rural Christmas Scene

In the valley down below 

stands a farmhouse in the snow.

Rolling hills of evergreen

gently frame the tranquil scene.

O’er a stream that cuts the ridge, 

sits an oak-plank covered bridge.

And a Sunday-meetin’ church, 

high above the bank does perch.

Lamps that glow from windows warm, 

smile at clouds that threaten storm.

Soft gleam in the twilight makes

tiny stars of falling flakes.

Bridge and buildings charm the nights

with their strings of Christmas lights.

 How those decorations shine

in these scene-rapt eyes of mine.

Images of joy and cheer 

may not last, but never fear:

Memories won't likely fade 

of the Season so displayed.