Child's Christmas Laughter

CHILD'S CHRISTMAS LAUGHTER. Catching each flake with a hello smile, Eyes dancing with delight, At the snowy window my first child And the Christmas tree bright. Red lights from the city outside: And her lovely lively face has seen Mischief – she opened the window wide And flung a fistful of crystals pristine At me standing behind, Then turned and pushed freezing Hands around my neck, entwined And grabbed my arms, squeezing. Oh, a hold so cold ! It made her giggle out loud ! Her laughter a beauty to behold Icicle giggles of which I was proud.