A Taste of Xmas

The snow was  drifting    drifting     drifting – white
like pearls of whispers falling on my cheek.
The stars were fairies’ wands. They were so bright
that looking up at them, we did not speak.

We stood outside my house, and soon you’d go.
Pines twined with blinking lights were everywhere
around my yard. We wore no hats, and so
small flakes of snow were glittering our hair.

We laughed at that! Your ungloved hand in mine
was all the warmth I needed in the cold.
You pulled me close. Oh, winter most divine
with my new love. I sensed you growing bold.

Beneath a full moon’s glow – just you and I - 
A taste of Xmas was our kiss goodbye.

Dec. 19, 2020 for Emile Pinet's Winter Poetry Contest
Nov 26, 2021 for "X" Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Date: 11/30/2021 2:29:00 AM
Oh dear Ria, what a lovely sonnet this is...I wish to write sonnets ...now after reading this beautiful Sonnet, am inspired to write one...Congratulations on your win dear friend...Hugs...Ani
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Date: 11/29/2021 2:41:00 PM
Andrea, wonderful poem and congratulations on your Second Place Win in my "X" (Xmas) New/Old Contest ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 1/5/2021 10:18:00 AM
Andrea! Beautiful images! A charming picture of a kiss in the snow "with a taste of Christmas." So visual. Congratulations on your first place win! Sending you New Year's blessings my friend.
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Date: 1/5/2021 3:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your Top Win, Andrea, for this graceful sonnet!!
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Date: 1/4/2021 9:24:00 PM
A very soothing poem! The melody flows like satin...congratulations Andrea on your top win! A belated New Year greetings to you and your loved ones.
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Date: 1/3/2021 2:45:00 PM
Wonderfully penned. Gorgeous tale, lovely sonnet! Happy New Year Andrea
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Date: 12/27/2020 5:06:00 PM
Ooh, VERY romantic and so wintry! "Your ungloved hand in mine was all the warmth I needed in the cold". Love this sonnet, Andrea!
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Date: 12/26/2020 11:03:00 PM
Its nice when your heart skips a beat. It is special with the one you love...
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Date: 12/24/2020 1:14:00 PM
'Farewells are always remembered by a heart left under a Christmas moon'. Christmas is a wonderful faithful, emotional time of the year, but it is so emotional that people become romantically involved, and it is the time to be happy and jolly, so why not? But it was not a lasting love - 'A taste of Christmas was our kiss goodbye' Wow Andrea, a talented write my friend. Be safe and have a wonderful, happy and faith filled Christmas Day. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 12/22/2020 7:14:00 AM
Andrea, Beneath a full moon’s glow – just you and I - A taste of Christmas was our kiss goodbye. Farewells are always remenbered by a heart left under a Christmas moon. -Richard
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Date: 12/22/2020 4:50:00 AM
A beautiful winters sonnet Andrea, an enjoyable read, a taste of Christmas in the visual scene... Belle
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Date: 12/21/2020 7:00:00 PM
How beautiful this is, Andrea: A real winner if you ask me. Have a peaceful Christmas. Luv SuZ
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Date: 12/21/2020 5:45:00 PM
A beautifully penned winter poem Andrea, gl in the contest, and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
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Date: 12/21/2020 3:45:00 PM
A beautiful winter love... Merry Christmas, Drea! Stay safe and God bless....
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Date: 12/21/2020 1:14:00 PM
hi andrea, no poems posted at the moment just commenting..we all have our favourite forms, and you excel at this form, whereas to me meter is something that measures a room lol i'm ok with modern sonnets that don't require meter..you have a good xmas and new year too, as good as it can be with all this covid crap x
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Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 12/21/2020 1:44:00 PM
exactly andrea, i carry on as normal as much as i can, my plans for xmas haven't changed though they're locking down half the uk again
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/21/2020 1:32:00 PM
iF eveyone would just give the techno global RESET people the finger and CELEBRATE Xmas, maybe the world could get back to life as usual. It's all in the hands of those who value their freedoms. Don't let them dictate to you how to live your life, Charlotte.
Date: 12/21/2020 10:45:00 AM
You know I love sonnets, Andrea, and this one is beautiful! Adding to my faves. Have a merry Christmas. Love, Carolyn
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/21/2020 1:29:00 PM
thanks so much, dear friend.
Date: 12/21/2020 9:58:00 AM
A lovely winter love poem
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Date: 12/21/2020 4:23:00 AM
Lovely write, Andrea... Reads like a winner...
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Date: 12/20/2020 6:08:00 PM
Your talented pen pulled me right in to the intimacy you created in this sonnet, Andrea. I was breathless with anticipation, as if I were experiencing it myself. Bravo! Holiday Joy, Gershon
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Date: 12/20/2020 10:23:00 AM
I am touched by this poem, Andrea- so beautiful and passionate.
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Date: 12/19/2020 10:53:00 PM
A beautiful poem that I am sure will get a high placement. ~~
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Date: 12/19/2020 6:29:00 PM
This is beautiful and breathtaking and brilliant, all at once!!! Such a inspiration for this contest. Love it. God B L E S S you with this win which is almost assured from where I'm reading
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Date: 12/19/2020 11:52:00 AM
Hi Andrea, What a lovely ”winter” Sonnet. Your chosen words created a magical scene. I enjoyed what I saw. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/19/2020 5:59:00 PM
thanks, Alexis. I was going for "magical"
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