Christmas Senses

by Del "Abe" Jones


 

Christmas trees with twinkling lights

Sparkling tinsel spread around

Ornaments and decorations

On the green boughs, hanging down.

 

A wreath of holy on the outside

Mistletoe above the door

Sounds of those Christmas carols

Telling tales of Christmas lore.

 

Presents wrapped in shiny paper

Tied with pretty ribbons' bows

The wonder in wee ones' eyes

As their anticipation grows.

 

The chill crispness of the air

Falling crystals of white snow

The family gathered 'round the hearth

Warmed by the crackling glow.

 

Eggnog topped with nutmeg

The pies, candies and cakes

The aroma from the kitchen

Of the oven as it bakes.

 

A birthday celebration

For that someone up above

Thought and wishes 'round the earth

For a world of peace and love.

 

It's too bad it can't be Christmas

With all its hope and cheer

It's too bad life can't be lived

Like this day, all through the year.

 

to Autumn Leaves, an online poetry journal
volume 10(6)
This poem is copyright © 2004, Del "Abe" Jones, all rights reserved.
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