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Paris At Christmas

Paris at Christmas city of lights for a week streets decorated Eiffel Tower lit like a Christmas tree aglow tourists staring up shoppers bustling crowds bells ring; children caroling joy is everywhere rosy-cheeked Santas wrapping presents with ribbon in department stores light sprinkle of snow sleigh ride through the Tuileries wrapped tight in blankets Written December 5, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/6/2022 11:01:00 PM

Almost every city could claim this "shoppers bustling crowds bells ring; children caroling joy is everywhere"

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/6/2022 12:10:00 PM

Feliz cumpleaños a ti! Blated, hope it was a nice one Milton. Paris must be on your mind, your many memories of Paris are joyous!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2022 12:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anaya. Actually, it has been a long time since I was in Paris at Christmas, but I still do remember it as a very special experience.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/6/2022 9:30:00 AM

you've painted a lovely scene, milton! when i traveled more, i used to love to be in a different city to see the holiday decorations at this time of year...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2022 10:49:00 AM

I was surprised to learn the French exchange gifts on Epiphany, so Christmas day was a bustling shopping day in Paris. Thanks, Ilene. The Christmas customs around the world are quite interesting.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/6/2022 12:46:00 AM

Sounds bliss Milton, reminds me of the time I went to Paris and went right to the top of the tower. I always like to stay at home over Christmas, I know some like to get away but to each his own. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2022 8:26:00 AM

This is reminiscent of when I was in Paris a number of years ago at Christmastime. Oh, yes, I agree, I'd rather stay at home for Christmas, but I was young, single, and adventurous back then.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/5/2022 11:23:00 PM

Ah! I can picture this, very beautiful, Milt:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/6/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo. If it rhymed I would send it to the contest, but, alas, it lent itself to the senryu, so I'll let it stand.