Cold hard freeze tonight , extra log on the fire ,bid out on the Carnegie 
library due tomorrow; has anyone done a book on Carnegie librarys (Chris?) down 
hair amid the ruins  of 20th cent small town America they stand as beacons of 
light in an architectural jewel of arched windows in long red brick and 
parapets of decorative terra cotta.

here then is my Christmas card  to you 

Where the time goes/ a Christmas carol
 
Im  not sure where the time goes
Around the Christmas tree and down the hall 
Past little girls  library and  festive lights 
Good for  Santa
On this stormy night 
 
We light the fire and hang the stockings
Wild night out and trees are knocking 
 
Along the house scratching window and glass 
Snug at my side is my little lass 
 
In All lange syne there is  Christmas past 
Treasures a waiting, windows fast 
In Creole cottage with  lots of snow ; 
Tiny new baby and fire aglow 
Little girl lively   cuddly and warm 
Cheeks all rosy, frightful storm 
 
Wasn’t I just living on Central Park West 
Surrounded by all , biggest and best 
Dining with princesses,dancing all night  
Lovers too many, bills out of sight 
Supporting French restaurants and bar tenders galore 
mid life crisis there has to be more 

Cabin warm in the chill of the air 
Dinner is made with the greatest of care 
Sleepy dogs rest at the foot of the bed 
Sugar plum rabbits  dance in their heads
 
Daughter and I read by the fire 
I turn the page and she starts to tire  
Furry woosels and a fish with a cap 
Little girls head asleep on my lap . . 
 
Where the time goes that I know not   
Giggles   and dreams  on a cold  winters night 
Lessons I’ve  learned in this short time 
Put faith in your love and all
 will be fine .
 
Py   Chiristmas 2004