After Halloween, I become very nostalgic. The leaves are turning, I can smell the pine trees, and there is that wonderful crisp feel in the air that tells us winter is on the way. There is a song, Over The River and Through The Woods, we would sing at home and in school. Every time I heard this song as a child, it always brought a warm and comforting feeling to me.
When we think about it, songs like these, no matter how old or how often we hear them do something to us. They help us to recall those fun moments that are long past but still bring us much pleasure. These moments live on in our memories through recall at the sound of a favored song. That said, I thought it would be fun to share this one song with you in an illustrated form.
“Over The River and Through The Woods“
By Lydia Maria Child
“Over the river, and through the woods,
To Grandfather’s house we go;
the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river, and through the woods,
to Grandfather’s house away!
We would not stop for doll or top,
for ’tis Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river, and through the woods—
Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes and bites the nose
as over the ground we go.
Over the river, and through the woods—
And straight through the barnyard gate,
We seem to go extremely slow,
it is so hard to wait!
Over the river, and through the woods—
When Grandmother sees me come,
She will say, “O, dear, the child is here,
bring a pie for everyone.”
Over the river, and through the woods—
Now Grandmother’s cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!”
I do hope you enjoyed my illustrated rendition of this song. More importantly, I hope it warmed your heart in some small way and helps to set the mood for the approaching Holidays.
What are some of your favorite songs, poems or things the bring on those warm and nostalgic feelings for you?
Life’s journey continues…
If you enjoyed “Over The River and Through The Woods,” check out these delightful and fun stories, House By The Side of The Road, A Spider & A Minister and Balancing Act.