Snow's Writing for 2019, 2020, & Beyond

The Scent of Christmas Eve

I watched the Christmas tree lights glow,
I listened for sleigh bells jingling,
while inhaling the scent of cinnamon
and freshly baked pumpkin pie.

I knew Grandma was in the kitchen
baking homemade pies for Christmas day,
and preparing the turkey's stuffing mix.

Before I went to bed on Christmas Eve,
she would bring me a cup of hot chocolate
and set out the cookies for Santa Claus.

The house always smelled so nice,
with the aroma of spices everywhere
that I wanted Christmas Eve to last
throughout the coming year.

Poet's Note: ▼

Line Count: 14
Form: Free verse
prompt: Write a poem that incorporates the smells and aromas of the holiday season.
Written for "Christmas in July Poetry Contest"