"what is it about december?" | Christmas Poetry Collection: Poem 1

What is it about December

that makes everyone warm and bright?

Is it the friends we get to see or

the twinkling of lights?

Is it the snow falling like 

glitter from the sky

or the special memories 

I get to call mine?

Is it seeing my mother in the kitchen,

baking Grandma’s cookies

or the way the Christmas tree is skew

because Dad had no idea what he was doing?

Is it the stockings that are filled with surprises

or the candles my sister bought because it

smells like “Christmas spices”? 

Is it Grandpa fixing the radio so 

I can listen to my music

or my brother complaining about 

how busy the mall is? 

What is it about December? 

I think it’s in the air,

a reminder to everyone that 

there are people who care.

Something about this month

emboldens family, peace, and love

and my wish to you is that 

all these things stay true.

May this Christmas be one to remember

and happy December!

JB

about the poem

Every year, the month December just brings the best vibes and I wanted to write a poem that captured that feeling. I added things that I think of when the words "December" and "holidays" are mentioned. I thought this poem would be perfect for kicking off the Christmas poetry collection!

Happy Holidays x

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