IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

December's moonlight peeked through the curtain lace,

casting swirled patterns upon the floor by her bed.

Woken by summer's wind chimes that changed

 maniacally from the oak out back,

she sauntered down the hallway to appease a midnight craving.

The north wind whined through the panes

as the tea kettle obliged her mug.

Cupping it in both hands, her stocking feet lured her towards the

hearth where the tree beckoned with illuminated allure.

She submerged into the cushy chair while draping

a woolen throw onto her flanneled lap.

Leaning back, she closed her lids and breathed in the minty Frasier

fir that mingled with the aroma of hot cocoa.

Twinkle lights frolicked upon the myriad mementos that dangled

from cranberry and popcorn strings that would soon be 

tossed into the yard for grateful winter birds.....

All was calm......all was bright.

Wishing you many blissful moments

this Holiday Season.