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One Christmas eve, we walked outside, to see the colors glow Along the street, each house was lit, our breaths as white as snow The air was sharp, and the world was white, and flakes were falling 'round We watched it fall, turned off the lights, to crawl between the down We slept a bit, till dawn peeked in, to wake our drowsy eyes Our coffee sipped, now warmed and fit, we took a walk outside The morning chilled, was crystal clear, along the windswept hills The world was white, from snow last night, with views serene and still A hush about, nowhere to rush, at least that’s how it seemed We walked along a frozen stream, as if in slumber's dream The arching sky, surrounded eyes, with a morning star that shined As sun came up to tint the snow, with pink among the pines The birds and deer had reappeared, and all the things that creep Below the hills, the sparkling town, was soon aroused from sleep The world had changed from winter’s blue to soft and ermine white A snow globe world, was all aglow, of winter kissed delight The Christmas lights, of red and green, had shone a rainbow hue upon the snow, that lined the streets, turned on before the sun Our souls refreshed, with frosty breath, we journeyed home in ease Contentment came on silken wings, and the world was filled with peace
For Kelly Deschler's Contest: "Christmas Carols"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 1/8/2016 3:30:00 PM
Hi Carrie, this is such a beautiful write! Congrats on your first place win!
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Date: 1/7/2016 11:03:00 PM
Carrie, Congrats on your Christmas win. ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/6/2016 3:24:00 PM
Your verses blend very well with the winter photo. Congrats on your #1 placement in the contest! ;-)
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Date: 1/4/2016 10:37:00 AM
CARRIE, congrats on your Christmas Carol. SKAT :)
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Date: 1/4/2016 4:16:00 AM
What wonderful write, Carrie. It is certainly well penned, and you are certainly deserving of a first place finish.
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Date: 1/3/2016 6:16:00 PM
for sure a deserved first place win!! Congrats, Carrie, and happy new year.
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Date: 1/3/2016 4:05:00 PM
Very Nice Carrie, congrats :)
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Date: 1/3/2016 3:43:00 PM
Dropping back again with my congrats Carrie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/3/2016 3:10:00 PM
Carrie, I really enjoyed your wonderful poem : ) beautifully written! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 1/3/2016 1:40:00 PM
This is beautiful, Carrie. Congratulations! Janice
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Date: 1/3/2016 1:02:00 PM
I really enjoyed your wonderful poem inspired by the song, White Christmas. Beautifully written, Carrie! Congratulations on a first place win!
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Date: 12/26/2014 8:59:00 PM
Carrie, Congratulations on your awesome "*Christmas Snow*" win. Luv ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/22/2014 12:55:00 AM
A beautiful poem, Carrie, like a joyous Christmas celebration! Congrats on your first place win!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 12/15/2014 9:07:00 AM
Hi Carrie, I thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful words and imagery in your Christmas Snow...so lovely and serene. A huge congratulations on your well-deserved top win! Sandra
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Date: 12/14/2014 5:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful poem. Blessings and Merry Christmas
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Date: 12/14/2014 12:36:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/13/2014 4:02:00 PM
I read this again today and realized I must of been tired when I read it last time. Today I experienced such a tranquil peace as I was reading. It's absolutely beautiful Carrie. Congratulations on your well deserved top win.
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Date: 12/13/2014 2:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place win!
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Date: 12/13/2014 2:42:00 PM
You are so generous with your compliment, Maurice, I cannot thank you enough for your kind words. You are also an amazing poet, ....and I'm sorry that I don't get a chance to respond as often as I would like, but want you to know I love what you do, and your friendly presence here on the soup ! Thank you, and Merry Christmas !
Date: 12/13/2014 2:00:00 PM
I know I am sounding boring, I just don't know what to say anymore. Your chosen words so beautiful, your painted imagery so unique. Never a word to many or to few. Your poems always sing always speak to me. You are an amazing poet!
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Date: 12/13/2014 9:32:00 AM
This poem brings such delights and deserves 1st place. Well done Carrie x
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Date: 12/13/2014 1:32:00 AM
very nice Carrie congrats on win hugs
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Date: 12/12/2014 9:18:00 PM
congratulations on your win, nicely done
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Date: 12/12/2014 8:33:00 PM
Congratulations and God bless you with love and prayers. I enjoyed your poem.
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Date: 12/12/2014 8:23:00 PM
A very stunning write, congratulations on the win,carrie
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Date: 12/12/2014 7:54:00 PM
So charming Carrie and the last line says all one could wish for. Happy Holidays Light & Love
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