Silent Night
S ilver strands of clouds are drifting in the sky;
I nto night the world slips silently.
L ight withdraws its warmth by and by,
E bbing out to dark serenity.
N ew snow, beneath the moon and stars, falls with grace.
T rees, naked once, now glisten, dressed in lace.
N o sound is heard; there is no soul in sight.
I mmersed in thought, I picture one still night:
G ood news was given of a baby boy,
H eard by lowly shepherds in radiant light
T hat streamed from sky with angels’ songs of joy!
For Francine Roberts'
Holiday Acrostic Challenge Poetry Contest
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2011
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