To Kindle Christmas Joy
A rhymed offering: reflection, remembrance, renewal...49 total reviews
Comment from Cathy M
I always love your poems. They bring such hope and love to them. You have a way to make us all a little more festive. My favorite stanza because it brings that hope we should all feel out.
For all I know it's a small seed,
That lies waiting within our souls,
And when nourished by goodwill cheer,
We sense higher purpose and goals.
Merry Christmas!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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I always love your poems. They bring such hope and love to them. You have a way to make us all a little more festive. My favorite stanza because it brings that hope we should all feel out.
For all I know it's a small seed,
That lies waiting within our souls,
And when nourished by goodwill cheer,
We sense higher purpose and goals.
Merry Christmas!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Cathy!
Christmas Joy!
diane
Comment from Terry Broxson
A beautiful poem for this contest, good luck. With age brings wisdom, or at least that is how the old adage goes. Sometimes it just brings old age! Not in this case. The wisdom, beauty, and love shine through! Great job.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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A beautiful poem for this contest, good luck. With age brings wisdom, or at least that is how the old adage goes. Sometimes it just brings old age! Not in this case. The wisdom, beauty, and love shine through! Great job.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Terry!
Christmas Joy!
diane
Comment from Ritasher
I think you capture the Christmas season's mood perfectly -- a bit nostalgic, connected to childlike amazement, yet still miraculous. As always, I enjoy your simple and clear style, perfect rhymes and presentation. Thank you for creating, have a cosy holiday season!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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I think you capture the Christmas season's mood perfectly -- a bit nostalgic, connected to childlike amazement, yet still miraculous. As always, I enjoy your simple and clear style, perfect rhymes and presentation. Thank you for creating, have a cosy holiday season!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Ritasher!
Christmas Joy!
diane
Comment from papa55mike
I, too, am a Christmas person. It starts with the songs of old, like Nat King Cole, and Bing Crosby. Then it moves to decorating and buying. But we always remember those who have little and do what we can to help. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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I, too, am a Christmas person. It starts with the songs of old, like Nat King Cole, and Bing Crosby. Then it moves to decorating and buying. But we always remember those who have little and do what we can to help. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Mike!
Christmas joy to you and yours!
diane
Comment from nomi338
My greatest wish for this festive time of year is that the feelings of cheer and goodwill last for all 365 days of each year. Why? If your charity and heartfelt feelings only last for the holiday season, what am I to do for the rest of the year. Will I even survive until this time next year
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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My greatest wish for this festive time of year is that the feelings of cheer and goodwill last for all 365 days of each year. Why? If your charity and heartfelt feelings only last for the holiday season, what am I to do for the rest of the year. Will I even survive until this time next year
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Nolan!
Christmas joy to you and yours!
diane
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Thank you so much.
Comment from robyn corum
Diane,
This is a wish that's often shared throughout the years (though maybe not as eloquently as you've done it here. *smile* ). You know, it seems like such a simple thing, doesn't it? But somehow putting it into practice for the whole year never works.
Imagine a world where this was always true!! Thanks for a lovely, thoughtful presentation. I enjoyed!
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Diane,
This is a wish that's often shared throughout the years (though maybe not as eloquently as you've done it here. *smile* ). You know, it seems like such a simple thing, doesn't it? But somehow putting it into practice for the whole year never works.
Imagine a world where this was always true!! Thanks for a lovely, thoughtful presentation. I enjoyed!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, robyn...
Christmas joy to you and yours!
diane
Comment from amahra
What a wonderful heartfelt Christmas poem. And the artwork you chose was very appropriate.
In truth, this season reminds us
That bright lights of Christmas can shine
All through the year, if we so choose,
When to His grace our lives consign. [favorite stanza]
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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What a wonderful heartfelt Christmas poem. And the artwork you chose was very appropriate.
In truth, this season reminds us
That bright lights of Christmas can shine
All through the year, if we so choose,
When to His grace our lives consign. [favorite stanza]
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Thank you, amahra!
Christmas Blessings to you and yours!
diane
Comment from Teri7
Diane, This is a very beautiful poem about Christmas you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words that made my heart happy thinking about Christmas. Best wishes in the contest and Merry Christmas to you and your family! love, Teri
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Diane, This is a very beautiful poem about Christmas you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words that made my heart happy thinking about Christmas. Best wishes in the contest and Merry Christmas to you and your family! love, Teri
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2021
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Good Morning, Teri!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from ahamranji
An awesome poem that kindles Christmas joy.
"Or maybe it's the feeling that,
If we would raise our downcast eyes,
We, too, will feel childlike wonder,
As we gaze upon Christmas skies".
Loved this stanza so much.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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An awesome poem that kindles Christmas joy.
"Or maybe it's the feeling that,
If we would raise our downcast eyes,
We, too, will feel childlike wonder,
As we gaze upon Christmas skies".
Loved this stanza so much.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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Hello ahamranji!
Ah! Please accept my sincere apologies for my late reply!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!
Thank you!
diane
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Thank you
Comment from MissMerri
Thank you for posting such a warm and gracious Christmas wish, Diane.
You have said it so well in this, my favorite stanza,
"In truth, this season reminds us
That bright lights of Christmas can shine
All through the year, if we so choose,
When to His grace our lives consign."
So true! This whole poem is beautifully written in smooth meter and splendid rhymes and is definitely a keeper. It draws us in with the first few lines and ends on a lovely and generous note. Best wishes in the contest. You'll do well, I'm sure. MM
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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Thank you for posting such a warm and gracious Christmas wish, Diane.
You have said it so well in this, my favorite stanza,
"In truth, this season reminds us
That bright lights of Christmas can shine
All through the year, if we so choose,
When to His grace our lives consign."
So true! This whole poem is beautifully written in smooth meter and splendid rhymes and is definitely a keeper. It draws us in with the first few lines and ends on a lovely and generous note. Best wishes in the contest. You'll do well, I'm sure. MM
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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Good Morning, Adonna!
Thank you for our excellent rating and complimentary review!
Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season!
diane