The Track of White

Ahead, a fairy track of white,

     Behind, a mellow moon;

A noble steed with life and speed,

     Through wood and by lagoon.

A tingling frost, a whitened world,

     An endless right of way;

A snappy air, a happy pair,

     A swiftly moving sleigh!

     Jingle bells, jingle bells,

              Jingle through the night;

     O, what fun for everyone

              Upon the track of white.

Come lover stalwart, brave and strong,

     Come red-cheeked maiden fair;

Come try tonight the track of white,

     And drive away dull care.

Let laughter carol o’er the snow,

     Let pleasure have full sway;

Let moon and snow and love aglow

     Guide every flying sleigh!

     Jingle bells, jingle bells,

              Jingle through the night;

     O, what bliss a night like this

              Upon the track of white!

Dec. 29, ‘09