My alarm starts to buzz and bother like a flea  

wake up and realize what day it's to be

inhaling deeply a smile spreading across my face

The day is finally here again

peering at the window awe of what I see

watching as a snowflake swirl above me

a blanket of white snow covers everything I know

and a sea of glowing light flood my view

I scrambled to my sister's room shaking her wake

and  watch as the lights in her eyes wake

the smell of homemade french toast my mom always makes

hand in hand we race down hoping to see

those big colorful boxes under the tree

Oh no! I rush to a stop before I see

what if I'm on the naughty list and there's nothing under the tree

crossing my fingers I start walking wearily

then I see those cookies set out before now crumbs

and a glass full of milk empty

finally I spy the gifts piled under the tree

a grin bigger than Mount Everest on my face

I speed to the towering tree

mom grabs a camera and gives me the nod

start to tear open the presents I stand up awed

together we feast on an enormous breakfast

burst of laughter and squeals of joy filled the air

the day

            is finally

                         here again