Christmas Eve Watch

Christmas Eve Watch

How quietly the evening snow covers the ground

Scarcely a sound to be heard on this wintry night

Peering out at the wondrous sight, huge white flakes

I look and look from my nice warm bed, waiting.

The decorations have all been hung on the tree

icicle tinsel droop from each bough, shining

Christmas balls reflecting the twinkling lights

Cookies and milk for Santa lay on the table.

Tonight I want to see him soar through the air

Except for the snow the sky is so clear, I listen

No, there is nothing to hear, no jingling of bells

night grows deep and I find myself falling asleep.

When I open my eyes I found he has come

Oh the presents abound my heart's full of glee

I'm glad he's eaten the cookies and milk from me.

Next year, if I do it just right I'll be able to wait up all night.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful and hopeful poem shared my friend. I work retail as a Manager. No Holidays for me. I do my best to smile and ensure the grandchildren are happy on Christmas day. Thank you Dave for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Paul Bell]

Special time Christmas Eve.
It's also that sigh of relief time.
You basically can do no more.

[KCthelastboyscout]

I remember being this innocent. it's hard looking back to a time when everything was clear. I'm glad you remember a great moment in your life and shared it with us

[Dave]

I'm glad you felt some of the excitement I tried to instill in this wondrous night. I lived in the city and I remember my brother and I together looking out the window of our apartment in the hopes of seeing him and his sleigh.

Take care - Dave

[Samuel Dickens]

Wow. You capture the kind of Christmas I knew as a child. All the wonderment, hope and excitement. I don't about you, but I never made it all night. A treasure chest of sparkling words, this is.