If I could paint a picture
Of a cold and blustery night
I'd make the house old-fashioned
And the landscape snowy white
December sun would be setting
With just enough light to see
A beautiful winter wonderland
Colorful birds sitting in a tree
Snowflakes from a cloud filled sky
Flutter softly past the window
Nature's pristine, frosty blanket
Covering everything below
Pine trees heavily burdened
With coats of glistening snow
Smoke rising from the chimney
Lighted windows all aglow
Inside, would be a family
Readying for the holiday
Though not seen in my painting
I'd imagine it that way
Children playing happily
Almost sleepy enough to retire
Loving parents talking quietly
Relaxing by a glowing fire
A Christmas tree bright with colors
Wrapped gifts placed underneath
Poinsettia and candles scattered about
On the door, a pine cone wreath
Red stockings hung on the mantle
Awaiting a man all happy and jolly
The Christ child in a nativity scene
Stairs adorned with bows and holly
My painting recalls a loving family
When times were hard but life was good
As I load my paintbrush, I wonder
Whether I'd relive it...if I could
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge
© September 22, 2007
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