and now comes the time of year
my real age begins to appear
oh where oh where did i stow that gear

the wreath, the holly, the darn tree stand
the lights, the trimmings, the star so grand
isn't there someone to give me a hand

i've looked in the attic and under the stair
i've looked till i'm almost pulling my hair
i'm now in the basement looking at thin air

i'm reminded by something - we moved this year
i'll have to sit and have me a beer
ah, that was good - i'm starting to feel some cheer

off to storage unit i leave with a start
back home i go - i wasn't that smart
the key, the key - slow down remember your heart

i'm home now and hours have past
but all is put right
i put on the switch and look at the lights
it's time to relax now i say to my wife

12/05/2004