My Christmas

My Christmas
is the aroma of barbecue
mixed up with the noises
of my nephews and nieces
as they ran around the compound.

My Christmas 
forgetting my phone
for a day,
and catching up with relatives
and friends I didn't see 
for an entire year.

My Christmas
is seeing mum and dad
dancing to the tunes
of soul music,
as though it is 70s once again.

My Christmas
is watching everyone
in a blissful mood,
without pretense
or acting "nice".

My Christmas
is coming together
and celebrating together.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A   Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Teddy, congratulations on your win!!! XOX ~LINDA~
Caliri Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 8:26 PM
A belated congrats to placing in my contest! I love the honest simplicity of this tableau you present. Out of 73 submissions, this was no. 9. Bot too shabby. Great job.
Caliri Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 7:29 PM
LOVE THIS, Teddy and I see it won a contest. GREAT JOB and congratulations.
A. Sharma Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 12:51 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning work Teddy!!
Kimathi Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 3:12 AM
Thank you so much for your applause Dr. Upma! *^_^* <3
A  Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Teddy,, Congrats on your awesome win. Love SKAT :)
Kimathi Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 3:06 AM
Thank you so much Skat, for your sweet applause! *^_^* <3
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