"You Must Believe" (Spillwords Press Christmas Theme, 2024)

 

http://spillwords.com/author/phyllispcolucci/      

https://www.amazon.com/Phyllis-P.-Colucci/e/B00VMU8B44

 

 

 

 “You Must Believe”

 

Yuletide Spirits from long ago

Came tapping at my door

I welcomed them with open arms

As they shuffled ‘cross my floor

 

They brought wreaths of gold

And silver stars

Cinnamon sticks in cookie jars

Garland made of holly and love

A Christmas ornament of a White Dove

 

They decorated my home with tons of glee

Dancing around my Christmas tree

They did not speak as I hoped they would

So I just smiled as best I could

I left them to pleasantly “haunt” my house

While I retired upstairs like a quiet little mouse

 

I wrapped myself up in my Christmas duvet

And listened joyfully to the “Nutcracker” Ballet

While Yuletide Spirits from long ago

Kept the magic of Christmas all aglow

 

I soon fell into slumber on this Christmas Eve

As they whispered sweetly, “You must believe!”

The snow fell softly throughout the night

I woke up to white mounds of pure delight

 

I followed the scent of cinnamon and pine

Down the stairs! What a magical find!

A holiday table set for a family of nine

A turkey in the oven and large bottles of wine

Christmas Carols playing on an old radio

Presents all wrapped and ready to go

The fireplace radiant with its amber glow

I had no idea, how was I to know?

 

My red velvet dress was set out for a Queen

I cried as I embraced this exquisite scene

I hurriedly dressed for Christmas Day

My Yuletide Spirits paved the way

 

My doorbell rang quite loud this year

My family arrived with Christmas Cheer

… I can hear the Spirits from this past Eve

Whispering sweetly, “You must believe!”