The table is set

Going back in memory

The table is set

The closer we are getting
to the Christmas holidays
the more I am reminded
of the good old country ways.
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In my heart I still remember
how excited I would get
when Mama finally got
the dinner table set.
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With the smell of country cooking
messing up my head
I could hardly wait
till we got the blessing said.
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I never thought so much
about it way back then
but I'm glad as I look back
upon it once again.
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That mama took the time
to teach me how to wait
and realize who put
the food upon my plate.
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And so as I remember
the things I used to know
I am thankful for the table
she set so long ago.

James A. Osteen Jr.