A Christmas Season Souvenir

Taking our sleds down hills of snow; Ice skating though cold winds might blow. Those days of beauty crisp and clear - A winter’s treasured souvenir. Exchanging gifts with those we’d meet at big reunions. What a treat to have all my relatives near. Such a wonderful souvenir! The talent show my church would host with Christmas goodies I liked most and whispering in Santa’s ear. Our small flock’s joy was souvenir! Stringing the popcorn for our tree while being with my family laughing, talking and filled with cheer. Togetherness - our souvenir. The night before - so hard to sleep! In morning, down the stairs we’d creep. No times to come could be as dear. My memories are souvenir.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/22/2013 12:40:00 AM
My smiles. .. are all I got.... now go to bed!..lol...kidding. ..pd
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Date: 1/22/2013 12:39:00 AM
Lol...not the face...it lures in to many male poets.... and nate does not like that.... love love....goodnight. ..pd
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Date: 1/10/2013 5:15:00 AM
Hello, my dearest friend Andrea! I'm so glad to read this poem of yours again and see it in the winner's list. Many heartfelt congratulations on your super win here and many other recent wins! Big hugs for you too! Sorry, I just came only now 'coz I was quite busy and I worked with my paintings these past few days. Thank you so much again for making me win in your contest and all the loving supports, inspirations etc which you've extended. More graces and love in return! love always, Leonora
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Date: 1/9/2013 4:11:00 PM
Great winning work..Enjoyed reading this eve..Congrats ....Sara
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Date: 1/8/2013 4:56:00 PM
Hi Andrea, a nice SEASON OF LIGHTS a nice & warm CONGRATULATIONS, with your win is a DELIGHT & ENLIGHTENMENT in OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY (contest)... keep up the good work... always~PD
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Date: 1/3/2013 11:10:00 PM
Andea, you are as delightful as ever. Congrats!! Jag
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Date: 1/3/2013 5:36:00 PM
glad to see this one in the winners circle...congrats on your win
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Date: 1/3/2013 4:45:00 PM
Congrats too on your big win Andea, this is really a delightful poem :D - hug, yanny
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Date: 1/3/2013 4:43:00 PM
Very much like my experience as a child. Family was the big part of the celebration. congratulations. Love, joyce
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Date: 1/3/2013 3:05:00 PM
I share so many of these memories too, Andrea.......I love how you captured the joy in your poem filled with childhood. Ps...thank you so much for your kind comment ....I don't know about looking "young" in the photo I sent you .....the camera can fib, you know !!! LOL!! But yes...we are young in heart, and that's what counts!! :) Loved your photo collage...you have a great family!
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Date: 1/3/2013 10:47:00 AM
Congratulations you have painted a lovely memory with your words.
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Date: 1/3/2013 6:47:00 AM
Awesome win! I remember loving this the first time around - I enjoyed reading it again!
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Date: 1/3/2013 4:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win dear Andrea for this lovely write. I like it.. hugs!!
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Date: 12/11/2012 12:35:00 PM
The greatest gift is making memories.....a lovely write that was a treasure to read! Hugs
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Date: 12/8/2012 7:44:00 PM
You brought the joy of xmas season to us with this wonderful poem. love phyl
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Date: 12/3/2012 7:54:00 PM
You brought joy to this season and to this delightful poem. Sounds like a true souvenir of poetry!! Another keeper! Ps..........congrats for being top of the winner's list........I'm glad it is you *you are a supreme poet!!! I mean it!!
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Date: 12/3/2012 9:03:00 AM
Last lines are much practical in this world. It's an excellent poem on Christmas season where we share the days with free heart with own ones. Lovely done. Sorry for late comment. am busy. Loved always, bl
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Date: 12/2/2012 10:19:00 AM
beautiful nostalgic write - I haven't looked at the winners' lists for a while, but I'm sure 'congrats on all your wins' is needed : )
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Date: 12/2/2012 6:52:00 AM
I love the poem of yours. I'm not familiar with the Kyrielle. The poem flowed so well. and I loved the last line in each stanza. Great write.
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Date: 12/1/2012 7:11:00 AM
Great piece Andrea... Enjoyed reading this... Thanks for stopping by my poem... Happy new month--of glorious souvenirs... Love...Angel
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Date: 11/30/2012 6:40:00 PM
Very well done again! Thanks for re-reading my poem!! I hope it sounds better....Hugs, Holly Moore
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Date: 11/30/2012 5:56:00 PM
Andrea; what a beautiful poem you have written. I'm glad that you are full of cheer for the Christmas Seasom. Thanks for for reading my poem. I will not be working aftr next year. I live in Texas and the freeway is a mess everyday. Many blessings. Lucilla
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Date: 11/30/2012 12:13:00 PM
well you are at it again, Andrea I see." Creating new gifts in your poetry; So now and how.." as that season is nigh..! winning wishes for this worthy Write; as my cordial thought hopes it Ends up quite high.."
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Date: 11/30/2012 11:55:00 AM
Thats really beautiful! Thanks for your comment. FYI..he wouldn't have slept on top of the bay leaves, they were under the mattress, silly!! Hugs! Holly Moore
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Date: 11/30/2012 8:50:00 AM
hang on to those memories Andrea, they are precious,and also they make for wonderful poetry, as you have shown us all here...
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