Magic fills the air tonight
Rudolph leads the way
They’ll land on the roof
in the big, glorious sleigh
Her excitement is charming
She’s bursting with glee
and making cookies for him,
helping her wonderful Mommy
The tree is all ready
It sparkles with beauty
He’ll be so happy to see it
It’ll be his favorite, definitely
She sets the cookie plate
where he surely won’t miss them
and she doesn’t forget the carrots
so the reindeer can have some
Now darkness arrives
She hears, “Off to bed you go”
Her heart feels so alive
with excitement, it’s all aglow
She falls asleep, one eye open
One ear perks up as she intently listens
but slumber prevails as her eyelids start drooping
She dreams of the stars and how they all glisten
In the morning, sunshine pushes through
She pops out of bed, joyfully wiggling,
Waking her parents up to tell them
She can’t stop from giggling
They enter the room; it’s so simply stunning
With surrounding gifts, their tree stands proud
She hugs mommy and daddy
And says “thank you” to Santa out loud
May we all share the Christmas magic of a child’s heart~
LScott
Photo credit to my son
and a beautiful
neighborhood tree~
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
So lovely! The images are vivid and memorable. The photo adds to the joy of the poem. Thanks for writing!
Thank you so much; I appreciate your kind comment!
lovely!
Thanks, PJ! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!
Aww how beautiful specialy keeping carrots for the reindeers….may the spirit of christmas never leave anyone …..Lauren your poem is as magical as the beautiful christmas tree..
Thank you, Soma! I’m grateful for your encouraging words! I saw the tree and immediately gave my son a photo assignment! It is gorgeous! Thanks again! 🙂
I think it’s just magic 🙂 I love the photo, too! Great poem 🙂
Thanks, Autumn; it was fun remembering when our children were little..:)
Yes, holding onto that bit of childlike magic is quite a gift. I am glad and grateful that you have miracles to celebrate this year–I add my prayer of thanksgiving. I do love your photos–how wonderful. How nice of you to make recent visits to my blog–this is fun, indeed, lovely fun at the holidays!
Thank you, Caddo, and yes, lets hope we all can keep a little of the magic in our hearts. I’ve really enjoyed reading your poetry, as well~
This is just wonderful and filled with so much magic! I loved this one Lauren. 🙂
Thanks so much, Gabby, I’m glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to recall the earlier years…
aaawww! Such a lovely and sweet poem 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words! 🙂
Beautiful poem Lauren and it brought the memories back to my heart of that most special of seasons for a child. Now, we can enjoy seeing the our little angels experience the same. Truly a blessing!
Thanks so much, Scott…it was fun remembering when our kids were little and seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child is pure magic. I try to somehow keep the magic, but it’s more challenging, since dynamics do change when they’re 20 & 16! 🙂
Beauty yet simplified ;). loved it =D
Thank you very much! 🙂
Just beautiful and full of childhood memories. Thanks so much for this Christmas present.
Awww…thank you, Sandra and you’re very welcome. I’m glad this one touched you~
So “christmasie” 🙂
I was recalling the magic of when our kids were little (they’re now 20 & 16) and felt like putting it into words…I hope you enjoyed it! 🙂
I can imagine “she” might be any age, assuming her parents are still around to be wakened! After all, childlike enthusiasm is as good a Christmas gift as anybody can get at any age. I know you know that, since you write this with such insight into it all. 🙂
I love your point well said, Kathryn…yes, “she” can be of any age, although, I was thinking of our children when they were younger (now 16 & 20). Lets hope the childlike enthusiasm remains with many of us, no matter our ages. Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
So beautiful!! I’m remember being that little girl not too long ago. One year I actually snuck outside because I wanted to see the reindeer, but I fell asleep on the steps. I remember I used to mix oats and sparkles together to make “reindeer food”.
I miss being a little kid.
AZ
Thank you so much! This almost sounds like you! I love the “reindeer food” too! 🙂
The Christmas spirit is strong here. I can nearly reach out and touch it in your lines! Great work Lauren! I hope you are already experiencing a delightful holiday
Thanks so much, VW! I’m glad you could “feel” the holiday spirit~
Thank you for your nice poem. We don’t have reindeer in our country but you have vividly described the lively images. A blessed Christmas to you!
Thanks so much, Cynthia, I’m glad you enjoyed the imagery. I wish you also a wonderful Christmas!
What a blessing that tree is in your neighborhood this Christmas. Truly a work of art! And the best part of this Christmas poem is the little girl thanking Santa out loud!
Thank you, Rose…I know, I saw that tree and was just amazed at its beauty…I have to admit I was happy with the last line, too! I feel better knowing you liked it, too! 🙂
I absolutely adore this!! This really shows the Christmas spirit from a young child’s perspective and you’ve captured that brilliantly, mom 🙂
Thanks, Steph, I was thinking of you when you were that cute, precious, little girl! 🙂 xo
This is a lovely poem, Lauren! I don’t know why I did not get my notification in my email-box. I am subscribed to your blog..
It just lovely and well suited for the holiday.
I have a Christmas gift for you,
Merry Christmas,
Deb xx
Thanks, Deb, and that has happened to me also with others I’m subscribed to..I haven’t figured out why, yet! Your greeting is adorable, thanks so much for thinking of me and I hope you have a wonderful, blessed holiday season! xx
This sets the mood just right for the festivity!
Great use of words!
Merry Christmas! 🙂
Thank you so much, Parul! I appreciate your visit and will be over your way in the new year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too! 🙂