A Christmas Snow

It is Christmas Eve, all preparations for the day are done,
My hand grabs the doorknob as I step out to take a stroll,
On this peaceful night the village is silent, and I see no one,
Walking under the warm glow of a decorated streetlight pole.

I stand and gaze at the windows of the house next door,
Where a tree glows with bubble lights and tinsel strands,
Three stockings holding wishes, await over the fire's roar,
A scene straight from a dream, so wonderful and grand.

Glancing upwards, as the clouds glide across the moon,
Silver stars are out mingling with the drifting snowflakes,
A sight to enjoy here and now, for morning will be here soon,
A beautiful Christmas memory, deep in my heart to take.

Only one car comes up the street, as I walk along our lane,
Just a friendly snowman is there to greet me with a hello,
I stop, adjust his top hat, and reposition his pipe and cane,
This cold-hearted man has made a child smile, I know.

My ears lead me to the street corner where carolers sing,
As those old familiar notes drift towards me on the air,
More sounds seem to awaken as the bells distantly ring,
I felt nothing but a warming glow as I was standing there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Emmons Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM
This is truly a magical time of year and you captured it exactly as it should be. Thanks Kelly.
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January 7, 2015 at 12:53 AM
Thank you for the lovely comments, Timothy. I appreciate them very much!
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December 26, 2014 at 9:01 PM
HI KELLY,, Congratulations on your awesome "*Christmas Snow*" win. Luv ~LINDA~
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December 25, 2014 at 10:50 PM
A beautiful write and win! Merry Christmas Kelly and all the best in the new year. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 8:04 PM
I truly appreciate your kind words, Cecilia. Thank you so much! Hugs :)
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December 22, 2014 at 12:36 AM
Beautiful poem, Kelly! Reads like a fairy tale...congrats! Hugs, Rhonda
Deschler Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 4:31 PM
I really appreciate your kind words, Rhonda. Thank you so much! Hugs :)
Mcdaid Avatar
December 15, 2014 at 11:31 AM
truly beautiful pen kelly golden piece
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 4:49 PM
I truly do appreciate your kind comments, Liam. Thank you so much, my friend!
Roper Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful poem, Kelly. Blessings and Merry Christmas
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 4:34 PM
I do appreciate your kind comments, Eve. Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM
a wonderful Christmas poem - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 4:31 PM
I do appreciate your kind congrats and comments, Jan. Thank you so much! Hugs :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 4:22 PM
A beautiful poem about my favourite time of the year. Congratulations on your win Kelly.
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 2:16 PM
This is also one of my favorite times of the year, Brenda. I do appreciate you kind congrats and comments. Thank you so much!
May Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 4:47 AM
Beautiful write Kelly ...congrats on your win
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 2:07 PM
I do appreciate your kind congrats and comments, Joseph. Thank you so much!
Hamilton Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 1:50 AM
beautiful vision Kelly congrats on win hugs
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Thank you so much, Shadow. Hugs :)
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:37 PM
A brilliant poem nicely crafted, congratulations on the win, Kelly
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 1:13 AM
I do appreciate your kind congrats and comments, Dr. Ram. Thank you so much!
Guzzi Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:03 PM
Ah so lovely the joyous sounds of Christmas, Congrad's on your win. Happy Holidays Light & Love
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 1:15 AM
Thank you so much, Debbie. Happy Holidays to you!
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 4:21 PM
Hey,congrats to you ,Kelly. NOw let me go see if you also won in the other contest!!!
Kayode Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Congrats on the win with this beautiful Poem Kelly, no doubt you are really doing great with rhyme and I must say I' m impressed with this...huggs
Deschler Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 2:16 AM
I do love to write with rhyme. I always have and always will, even though many poets today don't seem to enjoy rhyme for some reason... Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them so much, Kayode. Hugs :)
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December 11, 2014 at 2:16 AM
Excellent. Nice tribute also. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs. Merry Christmas to you.
Deschler Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 1:13 AM
Merry Christmas to you too, Ravi. Thank you for the nice comments. I appreciate it very much!
Callus Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 3:43 PM
I enjoyed reading this beautiful Christmas poem, Kelly. I felt a camera following and filming each step that you took from the time you left home till you reached the corner. Excellent use of your descriptive powers. #7 hugs // paul
Callus Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 8:37 AM
..back with congrats on your win, Kelly!
Deschler Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:05 AM
I'm glad you've enjoyed my poem, Paul. I love being able to take the reader along with me, and show them the things that I see... Thank you for your wonderful comments. I very much appreciate your kindness!
Yvonne Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Your heart in everything you write. You always take us on a walk with you. I love how you do that. Love this poem it speaks to me.
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 2:42 AM
Thank you so very much, Maurice. It's a lot of fun for me to take the reader along, and show them what I can see... I'm happy that you've enjoyed the journey!
May Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:24 AM
You have captured the spirit of Christmas with this write Kelly....I especially liked the snowman stanza....thanks so much for the visit....hugs
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 2:14 AM
Thank you for your nice comments, once again. I appreciate you taking the time to do so, Joseph... The snowman stanza is also my favorite part of the poem! Hugs :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 9:49 PM
really cute. and I love how you added Mr. Snowman into it. Charming!!
Deschler Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 12:04 AM
"We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman" ...ha ha ha... Thank you for your wonderful comments, Andrea. That is my favorite part of the poem!
Petersen Potter Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Excellent pen my dear friend Kelly! A 7 for me! Have a lovely day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
Deschler Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Thank you so much, my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Hugs :)
Fleming Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 2:12 AM
I too like this poem. I really did feel as if i was taking that walk right there beside you...a charming poem! :) john.
Deschler Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Thank you very much, John. I'm happy that you liked it! :)
Mohn Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Lovely Kelly...what sweet Norman Rockwell feel you've captured here
Deschler Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:04 PM
Thank you so much, David. I appreciate your nice comments!
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Ahh!! Such a lovely Christmas work..I can see the Christmas Card Scene..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara
Deschler Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 2:11 AM
You're welcome, Sara. I do appreciate you taking the time to read my poems, as well... I'm so happy you've enjoyed this one! Thank you so much!
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November 30, 2014 at 10:07 AM
..as the clouds glide across the moon,--- I see Lord coming.. so beautifully penned with great devotion.Love Kelly XXX rajat
Deschler Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 1:09 AM
Thank you for the lovely comments, Rajat. I appreciate them very much!
Petersen Potter Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 12:14 AM
Wonderful Christmas poem my dear friend Kelly! Enjoyed reading it! :) Truly enjoyed it! Have a lovely day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
Deschler Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 1:07 AM
I am happy that you've enjoyed this poem, my friend. I really appreciate your nice comments. Thank you so much, Dorian! Have a wonderful day! Hugs :)
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