Signs of Christmas

Wreaths of holly, mistletoe;
Children playing in the snow;
Carols sung by fireside glow;
These are signs of Christmas.

Yuletide trimmings on the street;
Friendly smiles from folks you meet;
Shopping trips and tired feet;
These are signs of Christmas.

Gifts all wrapped, the stockings hung;
Every carol has been sung;
Night descends, a church bell’s rung;
These are signs of Christmas.

Children dozing through the night;
Eager for the dawn’s first light;
Peace prevails and all is right;
These are signs of Christmas.

Glenda Collins Inman
(published in IDEALS Magazine CHRISTMAS 2013)