Christmas Eve

Cinnamon and spice
Chocolate and peanut butter
Flavors both spicy and sweet
Gathering around the table to eat


Meaningful memories
Both old and new
Laughing and joking
A gathering of friends
Don't want this feeling to end


Hearts flutter
Voices mutter
Final anticipation begins


Happy wide bright eyes
Full of wonder and surprise
Scraps of colored paper
Decorate the floor

Laughter and love
Warm hugs
And late night goodbyes
Who could ask for more