The December 25th prompt as assigned by cjnwriter: Holmes throws a Christmas party for the Baker Street Irregulars.
The little boy holds the gift close
His eyes gaze at the shiny paper
His smile knows no restraints
He looks afraid to tear the paper
The bundle so beautifully wrapped
He looks at me, wanting permission
I nod, and the smile continues to grow
His fingers pull the paper away
His face glows with excitement
The paper falls to the floor
He holds the toy train to his chest
His hands stroke the polished wood
His smile could swallow the train whole
And his gratefulness warms my heart.