The Color of Christmas
There’s a bright color at this time of year
that gladdens our hearts and fills us with cheer –
Red velvet curtains held back by Red knots,
Red tablecloths glitter with Red sequined dots,
and the mantel is draped with Red felt,
shaped like socks.
Red cider warms us, Red glaze on the ham,
shiny Red plates of Red apples and yams;
Red peppermint stripes in each little child’s hand.
Red jackets, Red mittens, Red sweaters galore,
Red hats and Red scarves on the streets, in the stores,
Red fuzzy slippers, Red p.j.’ s. and more…
Red noses and cheeks, Red fingers, Red toes.
Red lights on the tree with Red presents below -
adorned with Red ornaments; tied with Red bows.
Festive and friendly, this brightest of hues.
Red –
In my bank book????
Now I’ve got the BLUES!
Please – enjoy the season – (but don’t over-do).
A fun poem for Fun Friday. Very good.
Simply wonderful, Gayle. Good rhythm. Love it.
Cute poem with an ever-so-true wrapup. It’s easy to overdo this time of year, especially when the kids are small — which is usually when you have less money to spend! We’ve simplified our giving, but I could still do too many last minute “little things” if I didn’t watch myself.
Cute. I like it.