Christmas Morning

Together we recall,
delicate moments-
smells, whispers and dreams.

Back to simpler times,
sweet memories-
rush to forethought.

Tiptoeing softly,
down creaky stairs-
sneaking a peak.

Early morning before dawn,
presents piled high-
teasing and tempting.

Calling to curiosity,
shaking for sounds-
size and weight, enticing wonderment.

Hearing the rumble and grumble,
Dad's truck pulling in-
we race back to bed.

Pretending to sleep,
another hour or two-
till we gather and pounce.

Upon their bed,
waking mom, startling dad-
breakfast and coffee.

We would sit,
like a pack of wolves-
hovering ready to attack.

Around the tree,
maybe to stockings first-
finally to unleash.

Frenzied ripping and tearing,
to reveal our prize-
treasure galore on Christmas morn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 8/13/2008 7:41:00 AM
Now..that's a perfect Christmas morning!! You described it so beautifully...and our three children did it exactly as you so lovingly portrayed in this poem! Puts a smile on even Scrooge's face!!......Carrie
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Date: 8/13/2008 7:40:00 AM
Through a child's eyes. Great write. Of all the past, wonderful remembrances Christmas is the best. Are you a musician?....if so, you know how conductors can be....not just women. Love, Daver
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Date: 8/13/2008 5:32:00 AM
This brings back all the memories of my childhood at Christmas and strengthens my feelings towards giving the same to my children. What a wonderful vivid read. Michael
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Date: 8/13/2008 5:21:00 AM
I just loved the comparison to a pack of wolves - Great job describing Christmas Morning - God Bless
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