1947

We are proud this Christmas, Mother and me;
Our Grandchildren have increased by three.
These add much to our Christmas joy;
Two little girls and a little boy.

On Lavale's Birthday the stork was about;
And Virgil was all in a sweat.
But just before Virgil passed out;
The Stork brought June Lynnette.

Tho Stanley was father twice before;
He pulled his hair and paced the floor.
Lavaughn sympathized with his agony;
And she ask the stork to deliver Rita Marie.

To become a father Bill knew he should;
But Bill put it off as long as he could.
With Juanita's patience and the doctors skill;
Richard was born and relieved poor Bill.

Tho peace on earth seams far away;
We can still rejoice this Christmas Day.
With our eleven grown up girls and boys;
And eight grand children to play with the toys.

There's a double surprise on our Christmas Tree;
Two bundles that look the same.
Not labeled when they came, you see;
Each was given a name.

Now mother and me and our girls and boys;
With grandchildren ten.
And uncles and aunts will have to buy;
And double for Tommie and Tim, more toys.

By A.Z. Matthews, December 24, 1947