Christmas Wishes
Snow is falling, covering everything in town
with a shimmering, light, fluffy, thick white blanket of snow.
Tall, bare maple trees are lined up on the side of the road
like sentries standing guard.
The lamp posts are lighting the streets,
and the clock tower bells are ringing,
letting everyone know the time.
A horse with a wool blanket,
harnessed with a wood hames
and blinders to keep him focused on what is up ahead,
pulling a farm wagon, being led by his owner,
and carrying supplies is trotting down the road.
It’s evening, and big brother is pulling a sleigh
with his baby sister and brother all dressed in their warmest clothes
—heavy wool coats, hand-knitted hats, gloves,
and scarves around their necks—
wrapped in a warm blanket in the sleigh.
A stray dog in tow.
He stops in front of a window that is decorated with garland, pinecones,
and gold and red Christmas tree ornaments displaying a variety of toys.
They all stare in wonderment, wishing
Santa would bring them some wonderful toys.
A Lionel train set for me,
a red Radio Flyer wagon for my little brother,
and a doll and dollhouse for my baby sister.
By Eve Roper 11/25/2014
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