The Christmas sound

The Christmas sound From a dirty muddy green, to a brilliant red gold Watched the leaves change as the temps got cold Soon the air will relocate them to the ground Naked trees reveal the many houses down my street Before long strands of colored lights will make it complete Close my eyes I can almost hear the Christmas sound How fast we go from stretching summer out to donning sweaters Labor Day parties to composing annual holiday letters Me I try to enjoy fall the short time it’s around Thanksgiving’s are planned, shopping and parades Party games to be played, card games and charades Close my eyes I can almost hear the Christmas sound Seems it’s one time of the year where it’s okay to be a kid Share love with families and friends, take a pic make a vid Despite everything wrong in the world be glad to be around Time is faster than anything created to try to make it slow And the opportunities to mend those wounds will surely go So, close your eyes, and try your best to hear the Christmas sound And have yourself a merry little Christmas now….. Tim Windisch 10/18/2023