A Christmas Scene

It could be anywhere
In a small town somewhere
A decorated scene for Christmas
With colorful lights shining
Everywhere outdoors

All the stores decorated bright
With colorful lights red,green, white
All the lamp post outside done
Gleam with red, green, gold 
Shimmers that sparkles in light

People gather outdoors 
With their children thrilled
All waiting for an evening parade
Not just any parade- a Santa parade
To begin for the first time at night

Then when the parade is over
Then everyone goes to the  Meeting Hall
It is there Santa is seated -waiting
For the children to visit him
Each takes a turn to sit on his lap

Then photo's are taken
Each child has a photo done
Taken with Santa Clause
To keep as a treasure
As a memory of that day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bilgic Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 12:35 AM
very nice like you
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 12:37 PM
Hello Semih Bilgic, thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.
Fleming Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM
You are a very pleasant person, Darlene...and obviously well liked by your fellow poets and poetess'es - enjoyed the read! :) john
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:03 PM
Hello John,thank you for the lovely comment.I like all the poets and poetess'es as well. Have a nice evening my friend.
Capitano Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 7:57 AM
Sounds like Christmas in Huntsville ~ small-town friendliness, night-time parade and lots of hot chocolate and apple cider. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season to you and your family.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 11:27 AM
Hello Phil, oh how nice that Huntsville has this Christmas scene.I do like a parade. It sounds like a lot of fun.I wish you a Happy New Year. I do hope that you had a nice Christmas. Have a nice day my friend.
Proxenos Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 1:30 AM
A very cute Christmas scene Darlene which adults and children alike enjoy and become enthralled wit. The children of course is the prize that we see and watch as each is mesmerized by Santa's presence! Well done and festive blesings to you and yours, Jennifer.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 11:29 AM
Hello Jennifer,it is a nice time for everyone. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Have a Happy New Year. Have a nice day my friend.
Spilchuk Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:21 AM
A lovely written Christmas poem expressing sentiment, color & delight.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Hello Denis, this how i pictured a small town somewhere,anywhere. Thank you for the lovely comment my friend. Merry Christmas.
Lindley Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 2:32 PM
And this gift of celebration and holiday gives such wonderful memories to our children. Christmas is about family , joy, faith and even if only for a brief time span- the feeling that this world is not as bad as we too oft think it is. That light and goodness still exists in this dark world. A fav..
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 9:55 AM
Hello Robert, yes we do have a brief time span-to feek this world is not so bad. I hope you and your wife have a very Merry Christmas with family and friends. have a nice day my friend.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 2:06 PM
- A nice Christmas memory - I wish you a peaceful and lovely Christmas, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Hello Sunshine Smile,I wish you a A Merry Christmas with family and friends.Thank you for the lovely comment my friend. Have a nice day.
Sands Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 2:48 PM
What a special poem! Very nice Darlene. I hope you have a Merry Christmas :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Hello Heidi, I wish you a Merry Christmas to you as well. Thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice evening my friend.
Gentile Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 2:10 PM
A lovely image you have created with your lovely poem Darlene. It made me want some Egg Nag xxoo Happy Tuesday!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 8:14 AM
Hello Mike,I will have glass of nog for you. next time I have one. have a nice day my friend. Happy Wednesday. xxxx.
Proxenos Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Hi Darlene, So nice to hear from you. I adore Christmas poems or carols or stories, and yours is an excellent write describing Christmas in the most wholesome way! Best wishes, Jennifer
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM
Hello Jennifer, it is nice to hear from you.I do have a few Christmas carols I enjoy.Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.
Rushing Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 7:09 PM
A lovely Christmas picture, reminds me of my childhood. Thanks for the memory my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Hello Wren,thank you for the lovely comment my friend. I hope all is well with you. I am pleased that you have a child memory of this event. Have a nice day my friend.
Onclaud Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 3:07 PM
precious write honoring christmas day, darlene... i treasure my own photos with santa... what a poetic delight!.. huggs
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 12:19 PM
Hello Nette,Having a photo with Santa is a keepsake forever. Th
One Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 10:57 AM
Lovely storytelling Darlene..Have a nice Sunday..
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 11:27 AM
Hello Silent One, thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.
Allison Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 4:13 AM
Sure made me smile Darlene we tell kids not to talk to strangers then plonk them on santas knee and deceive them he leaves gifts oh the magic of child and adulthood lol:-) i think mum still have a pic of me and my sister on santas knee:-) hugs Jan xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Hello Jan, yes we sat on Santa's knee and told him what we wanted for Christmas. He was a stranger. Then our mother's told us not to speak to strangers. Yes i remember that. have a nice day my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 2:40 AM
A lovely Christmas story Darlene, when I found out parents left the presents I was devastated lol. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Tom.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Hello Tom, oh yes, it was very disappointing to hear there was no Santa.Have a wonderful Christmas to Tom. Have a day my friend.
Devonshire Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 9:34 PM
Darlene, you describe scenes that are found in nearly every town, yet you make it seem so special. It's a night that children will remember all their lives. And those photos with Santa become family treasures. Beautifully penned! Best wishes for happy holidays, Carolyn
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Hello Carolyn, in this town the Santa parade was held at night. A parade lite up at night. The children loved it. Then to sit on Santa's knee and photo taken was a really big treat for the children. Have a nice day my friend.
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