Anticpating the Thrill of the Holidays

Nippy air bites the skin, sunlight trails off in a sky so morose;  
bare trees contemplate the yellow grass below mourning their lost splendor;
be that messenger of the Season's Greetings and avoid being sad and alone...
welcome to my holiday home at this special time of the year!


Assist me in decorating the pine-scented and candle-lit rooms ,
of my lair; please, come in and accept my hospitality with ardor;
let's chat over dinner and sparkling wine until darkness looms... 
welcome to my holiday home at this special time of the year!


Anticipate the thrill of the Holidays with a big smile spreading cheer:
dream of snow, of Santa riding his sleigh from the cold North Pole;
he'll remember every good kid who has shown obedience and grace...
welcome to my holiday home at this special time of the year!


I looked for a Christmas Tree crossing the snowy boardline,
searching the nearest forest for the tallest, prittiest one
with the help of neighbors who had a good will and no fear...
welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year!  


So much I will share and learn this Holiday Season announcing a divine birth
to the Earth below brightened by candles, twinkling lights and mirth; 
admire my decorations of garlands and golden bells to make you merrier...
welcome to my Holiday home at this very special time of year!


Family, friends and neighbors gather around this fireplace that will bewilder us,
let's remember the wonderful birth of our Savior Jesus, who came to visit us;
hear the song of the angels echoing through the chilly air...
welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Onclaud Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 2:19 AM
best wishes on your super win, andrew.. :0 nette
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 8:21 PM
It's nice reading each poet's winning entry to see their style and what is important about Xmas to THEM. Good one, Andrew and Congratualtions!
Guzzi Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Nice to read your cheery verse on this cold night! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love There's a Christmas message from me to you on YouTube!
Brown Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrew in Linda's contest. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Andrew, Congratulations on this worthy seventh place win. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Many congrats Andrew on coveted win in Linda's contest with this beautiful entry. Luv/Best wishes.......Hitendra Mehta
Onclaud Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 10:39 PM
radiant write,andrew!! CHEERS to your special award in the contest! huggs, nette
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Linda, Andrew
Sweetheart Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Congrats Andrew on your success in my Holiday Home contest with this beautiful write and entry.. thankxxx for supporting my contests with luv..
Cwiak Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Wonderful write, Andrew. Best of luck in the contest. Dan C
Devonshire Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Finally, a joyful write! So many sad poems have been posted lately that I found your inspirational poem very uplifting, Andrew. I hope this holiday brings you many blessings. Best wishes in the holiday home contest. Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 1:54 PM
You are missing the refrain that is to be penned for a Kyrielle, Andrew
Sweetheart Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 8:22 AM
U may view my example poem "HOLIDAY HOME" for your guideline Andrew ...
Sweetheart Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Andrew .. please go back and read the rules of the contest.. the welcome to my 'holiday home' at this special time of year must repeat in every stanza in either the second or fourth lines of every verse luv.. thankxxx for supporting my current contest luv.. a wonderful piece.. have a happy day and be blessed...
Iyer Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Holidays are fun, loved your lines
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