The tree is covered with silver and gold,

Everyone is happy, both young and old.

Christmas has almost come to an end,

New Years is now right ’round the bend.

The kids have put the presents away in their rooms,

The parents have cleaned the kitchen with brooms.

The table is clear from plates of food,

Board games and cards lighten the mood.

The family is happy, no one gets mad,

The holiday season makes everyone glad.

How do the holidays make me feel?

Full. When I’m eating a Christmas meal.

But that’s not what you want to know.

It also gives me a warm glow.

Family love is what I seek,

During the Christmas holiday week.

Sit right down by the fire.

Be forewarned, the story is dire.

I’m not here to tell of the original eight,

Or the ninth reindeer who came in late.

This is a tale of a red-nosed twin,

And why he was driven out by his kin.

Rudolph is a beacon of hope, that’s true,

But I wonder if you ever knew.

There is always a balance of wrong and right,

Beware of the other who gives off red light.

I don’t mean to fill you with fear and dread,

But be on the lookout for Khristoff the Red.

The snow falling all around,

His touch made my heart pound.

He said he’d soon have to go,

Before he couldn’t drive through the snow.

I smiled and softly asked him to stay,

Why should we ruin a perfect day?

He pulled me close and kissed my lips,

As my hands found his slim hips.

He brushed the snowflakes from my hair,

And told me just how much he cares.

He said he loves my heart and soul,

And I make him completely whole.

I said I feel the same as you,

And I think our love is true.

Back inside, warmed by the fire,

Our eyes burning with desire.

This night was definitely not over yet,

A Christmas Eve we won’t soon forget.

We gathered ‘round the tree, so tall,

And watched as dad made it fall.

We tied it to the roof of our car,

And brought it to our house, not far.

Into the house, we bring the tree,

Setting it up, happy as can be.

The tinsel and garland are red and gold,

Many decorations, both new and old.

Strings of lights, twinkling bright,

The angel on top brings Heaven’s light.

Our Christmas tree is now complete,

So, we sit down and put up our feet.

We look and enjoy what we have done,

Then get ready for more Christmas fun.

The snowman melted on the lawn,

I watched the scene with a tired yawn.

The sun was warm this winter’s day,

Melting all the snow away.

Christmastime was coming soon,

I’ve been planning since early June.

I made a list for mom and dad,

I’ve been good and not bad.

A camera lens is what I’d like,

My brother said he wants a bike.

On my list, I put some other things,

Now I’ll wait to see what Christmas brings.

I glanced back out at the snow,

Still melting, though very slow.

I do prefer the summer sun,

But snowy days can be fun.

Especially at this time of year,

Snow can add to Christmas cheer.