Christmas gift from grandma
I peel back the paper
. . . socks again

the Grinch
who stole
my heart

last minute gifts
small talk
with checkout line friends

wallet ready
stampedes of people
fill the aisles

top quarter champion

TOP half Chamption

bottom quarter champion

three knocks
at the door
Christmas carolers

the latest dance moves
in front of the Christmas tree
childhood memories

Christmas morning
mom unwraps
a priceless gift of scribbles

under the tree
the greatest gift
has already been given

TOP half champion

CHAMPION

BOTTOM half champion

mistletoe above us
he pecks my cheek
our first christmas

Christmas movie
the couple cuddles
in front of the tree

Christmas music
the night before Christmas
cookies in the oven

mothers and sisters
baking day
Christmas goodies

top quarter champion

BOTTOM half champion

bottom quarter champion

too excited to sleep
cookies and milk
left on the table

waking up before dawn
Santa came
Mom and Dad!

anxious boy
wide awake
Santa on roof

rooftop
covered in snow
Santa's reindeer