Evergreen boughs laden
with trinkets of gold
red and green
Lights twinkling reflect
on glass icicles casting
a magical glow
Boxes wrapped in shiny
paper and ribbons
wait below to be opened
A curly-haired tot
clasps her tiny fingers
behind her back to
avoid the lure to touch
the glittering bulbs
Two toddlers rest on
Mother's lap as she
reads stories of Christmas
and the season of giving
All pause a moment to look
at the tree that holds
the wonder of Christmas
within its ornaments
and gentle lights.