Classic Poem

Many Christmas-tides have brought
Joys to set my heart a-dancing
Since I trembled in my cot,
Listening to the Reindeer prancing.
Time hath ambled many a year
Since a child in far-off Boyland
Cocked a trusting, patient ear
For old Santa's train from Toyland.
Comes a dearer visitor
With the Christmas that approaches,
And the train I'm listening for
Is a train of railway coaches.
Many Christmas-tides have brought
Gifts I gratefully acknowledge;
This the best of all the lot —
Daughter's coming home from college!