The alarm bell wakes me from my sleep
And for a second I forget the day
But the children rush in to my room
With cries of get up it\'s Christmas day!
They run quickly to the living room
where the tree stands proud and tall
But they see only the presents
That lay neatly on the floor
What of it\'s meaning I say
Of forgiveness, hope, and cheer
But as I look upon the frenzy
It has fallen upon deaf ears
So I sit back and watch the mayhem
And take in the tantrums, tears, and joy
Take comfort it\'s over for another year
As they dismantle all their toys