Christmas poetry competition 2023

Magical Winter Nights

A calm Christmas eve. A red brick fireplace filled with Gowing embers. A warm wool rug with two children Playing. A black widow. A siren sounds; the children run. Outside. The snow settles and melts Off their cheeks. The fire truck rolls closer. Santa stands on the side Of the truck Giving out candy canes To the swarm of eager children.

Red spiral of sweetness, Red siren Red santa.

Parents gaze from the doorway, Capturing the memory. The children retreat The truck rolls on.

Silence Cold Darkness Return

By Mikhail Aslam