Christmas Sedoka
Christmas Sedoka
I
From garage returned
what was put away is down
a bin talked about yearly
family Christmas
the children should find at home
knick knacks and lights on the tree.
Out of nights darkness
children can hear the sleigh bells
sounds of reindeer on the roof
hopeful that a gift
a secret yearly desire
will lie in package by a fire.
A year of waiting
for the day every winter
when family gathers and smiles
around red and green
lit Christmas tree and cocoa
“Santa is coming to town.”
Waiting for Santa
the kids know he never sleeps
thrives off those hot chocolate smiles
never rests his head
with a gift to be given
a slice of warm Pecan Pie.
From Rocky Mountains
to sea where winter breeze blows
night falls upon the winter
snowed in Christmas home
Santa finds us through the snow
following path of our lights.
Christmas around the world
a blanket of warmth in cold
patchwork quilt of family
sharing gifts with love
care for each shiny trinket
a twinkle in a child’s eye.
II
Eater of cookies
that strange old man Santa Claus
who lives now upon our shelves
with hands on belly
each eye like reflective snow
this mystical jolly elf.
Though my face hides thoughts
I cannot hide excitement
every December first
with first winter snow
begin to long for Christmas
with only one month to go.
Waiting for Santa
that strange old man Santa Claus
smells of cinnamon and spice
with first winter snow
care for each shiny trinket
with a gift to be given.
A nutcracker stands
another different color
work with mechanical jaw
to open Walnuts
that sit in green and red bowl
on Pointsetta tablecloth.
Pointsetta in snow
falling away from myself
in drifts of decoration
precious place to hide
a place for gifts under tree
a time to believe and wish.
Kids born after me
will enjoy peaceful Christmas
whether one travels or stays
feathery pillow
smell of cinnamon and spice
of fresh baked sugar cookies.
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This brings back nostalgic memories of when my kids were little and when my siblings and I were little. You express the magic and wonder of Christmas, Jamie, in a delightful way. Well done, my friend.
Thank you Phyllis. Merry Christmas. Jamie