first Christmas

and then the train rounds

the bend

past the mountain of presents

and little boy takes note

of the chug chug chug

along the track blue and red of Santa’s train

and greets it with a “bap”

for it is

first Christmas

sits by the tree of mini lights and storied ornaments

wrapping paper ripped away

such strength

presents of

blocks

and cars

and books

that find their way into mouth for true exploration

little hands clutching life fully

and the train circles the tree again