momma
Enchanted Holiday
Golden beams dance across my bed
I arise, in wonder of the day ahead.
Carolina wrens flutter at my feet
offering kisses as we meet.
Cinnamon and pumpkin
fill my nose
as I fantasize about the magic
that awaits in mommy’s oven.
“Daffodil, hurry!”
“Harriot, at once!”
snowy feathers and gold dust
surround my heart
and carry me to the sky
I soar
like a fairy
in the house I am weightless, free
I observe the family below
in holiday bliss
singing Christmas carols
talking about Ol’ Saint Nick
I squeal with glee and wiggle my toes
as Daffodil and Harriot
Release me safely into mommy’s arms
I gaze back into the night
a thousand stars
are winking
waiting
Until we meet again.
©2015 Nikki DuBose
Christmas Poem for Momma
It’s not all the times
when I hear children laughing,
watch families embracing
across a wintry park
or see lovers holding hands
in a busy cafe
that makes me miss you most.
It’s not all the times
when I hear a sad song,
your song
any song
that makes me miss you most.
It’s every time
that I want to
reach out and tell you
how much I love you
or simply that
you’re my angel
that’s when I miss you most.
©2015 Nikki DuBose
In honor of our late mother, Sandy Cargile.
We love and miss you mom.
Love,
Nikki and Anthony.