Happy Holidays Luke Miller

Happy Holidays

The wind blows softly on the autumn leaves, pumpkins lit, costumes on kids in the streets with Halloween treats. Be ready to see some weird things; you might even see a werewolf. Have a friend ready, mask ready, bag in hand—get it as full as possible. The lights lit on houses; get to the door: trick or treat. Now to Thanksgiving: get the turkey, the boiler, the mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, apple pie. Now thank the lord for all things, and enjoy family and friends. Now to Christmas: send Santa down the chimney, tree, set cookies and milk, mistletoe hung above the fireplace, elves on the shelves, reindeers on the roof maybe. You will hear the jingle bells ringing. Ready presents, set stockings full, wake up in the morning, wake mom and dad, and open, then put your coat on and go sing carols to bring joy. Now to Valentines: hearts ready, love notes to the mail, red cheeks on faces, arrow ready, Cupid soaring. Now to Easter: eggs boiled, get the dye, eggs ready and dip. Set the eggs outside, get some friends—3, 2, 1 find the good times in the year for my grandma Betty who lived a long life. The end.

Luke Miller, Grade 5 Roseau Elementary School, Roseau Teaching Artist: Frank Sentwali