The Sleep Before Christmas
Wrapped up in waves of warm flannel,
my circus of plushies guards my sleep.
The white tiger, blue button eyes unblinking,
sits atop the pile,
soft fur matted with well-snuggled stripes.
I hug my teddy bear tight,
head stuffed with dreams.
Outside, a hint of sleigh bells in the air.
The bedside window, winking with multicolored bulbs,
keeps watch.
my circus of plushies guards my sleep.
The white tiger, blue button eyes unblinking,
sits atop the pile,
soft fur matted with well-snuggled stripes.
I hug my teddy bear tight,
head stuffed with dreams.
Outside, a hint of sleigh bells in the air.
The bedside window, winking with multicolored bulbs,
keeps watch.
This poem is copyright (©) Kendra Cardin 2024
About the Writer
Kendra Cardin
Kendra creates a safe harbor for herself with poetry and storytelling. She loves speculative tales and enjoys imagining new and familiar characters to befriend. Her writings have been featured in various publications including Little Thoughts Press, Blink-Ink, and Sídhe Press's Glisk and Glimmer anthology.
