Post Holiday Smiles

The morning after Christmas,
life is filled with joyful cheer,
as grownups mind their business,
I see cousins are still here.

Wraps and ribbons in the trash,
sounds of laughter loudly crash,
breakfast eaten in a dash,
memories built in a flash.

Hope yesterday continues,
it was blessed with blissful fun,
present times bask in its hues,
as we play outside and run.

Warm sun gives in to moonlight,
hear goodbyes, “Thanks for invite”,
as we hug each other tight,
hesitate but say goodnight.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 218 December 25 , 2023