In this life that is so often tossed with a tumble

I can only hope some cookies never crumble

And I know that my life will always be good

Though not always as straight as it should

Just so long as there are crumbs to follow

I will always believe in that first Christmas snow

And I will know, yes, I will always know

To find my way to our Christmas tree glow

Where tinsel and ribbons tell their tale

And the gingerbread wafts its smell

Bringing us to the glad tidings of joy

And memories that we can always employ

To get us through the bad times and sad times

And laugh at the dances and sugar plumb crimes

That make us feel so innately clever

And make me believe .. that real love.. is… forever ….