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Christmas

(I make no apologies for this slushy Christmas whimsy- I like Christmas , or rather my rose tinted view of it !)

 

 

Tinsel twisted,

twinkled tree.

Tresses glintling,

glowing lights.

Little smiles,

small hands.

Halls a bounty

Boundless love.

Loading stockings,

stuffing turkeys.

Tuneful carols,

candy kisses.

Kind hearts,

helping strangers.

Still nights,

nipping frost.

Fruity feasts,

festive fare.

Family mirth,

mindful wishes.

Window shopping,

sharing pavements.

Packing presents,

private secrets.

Seasons greetings,

gracing doorways.

Downy snowfalls,

sneezing tremors.

Treasured moments,

morning bells-

Believe in Christmas-

Cherish well.

 

 

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Francine

Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:01

What fun!
Some wonderful sentiments expressed, and it took me a moment as well to figure it out ; )

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Dave Bradley

Tue 15th Dec 2009 20:45

Have to own up to not having spotted the structure either, which is soooo clever. And (a bonus) it means Christmas can't be spelt Xmas.

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Cate Greenlees

Tue 15th Dec 2009 11:10

Oh yes! Just cottoned on to the pattern thanks to your comment. How clever!!!!!
Cate xx

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Andy N

Tue 15th Dec 2009 08:19

nice one, sian... enjoyed this

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 14th Dec 2009 23:54

Do you know? Now that you've pointed me in the right direction on this, it almost sings like a carol. I wanted to say at the end "and a partridge in a pear tree" really clever. Graham x

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winston plowes

Mon 14th Dec 2009 10:18

Had another looka at this one and really like the structure. It made an impact without feeling 'forced' maybe it could be taken further or condensed into a 3 liner. I may have a go. The only weak link in this chain (and it does seem like a chain to me) is the line sounded bells. though I am stuck for something better. Is this a well known format? not seen it before Win x

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Graham Sherwood

Sun 13th Dec 2009 22:01

Have a lovely Christmas Sian. It is a wonderful time to be unrestrainedly sentimental and I praise you for it. Graham

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Cate Greenlees

Sun 13th Dec 2009 18:32

Well Im not ashamed to admit I love Christmas too. It may be uncool, and it may be too commercialized, and it may be religious { oh anathema!!} but your poem says it all for me!
Cate xx

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Isobel

Sun 13th Dec 2009 17:31

A definite feel good poem - makes you remember all that is good about Christmas, which is sometimes hard to remember in the build up.

<Deleted User> (7164)

Sun 13th Dec 2009 17:13

Nice one this Sian. It reads like a Christmas wish list.
It creeps up (or down in this case) on us once again. Happy festivities to you.

Starlight.x

<Deleted User> (7073)

Sun 13th Dec 2009 12:05

;-))) You missed 'Bulging Bellies' ha ha
Very festive ;-)
TCX

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winston plowes

Sun 13th Dec 2009 10:10

Merry Christmas, nice idea for the structure in this Sian. and a good contrast to the previous blog post! Win x

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Dave Bradley

Sun 13th Dec 2009 09:21

Quite right - don't apologise. A real "It's a Wonderful Life" poem. Bedford Falls on Christmas Eve. Excellent. Happy Christmas!

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