Christmas in the Northwest

The snowfalls of my childhood
Have melted long ago;
And here in Western Washington
We seldom see the snow.

The starry skies are covered
With clouds portending rain.
It looks like we'll be having
A wet Christmas again.

Rain puddles are reflectors
The same as drifts of snow
And shining back from each of them
The cheery tree lights' glow.

The malls are decorated
And happy voices sing.
It's Christmas in the Northwest
Let all the church bells ring.

We haul out our umbrellas
And pull our slickers on.
We'll dash between the showers
To get our shopping done.

There are Santas on each corner
As perfect gifts we chase.
We sacrifice our coifed hairdos
A smile on every face.

It's Christmas in the Northwest
From mountain top to vale.
The raindrops won't deter us
From one more Christmas sale.

By: Joyce 12/23/04