Christmas Abecedarian

Amorous is the tingling touch they feel
Blooming kisses as flaming as red bells
Convey passion in their glowing eyes 
Directing fantasy-filled thoughts outside
Enamored by the heavy snowfall on the elms
Farther they vanish into the hushed hills of night
Gorgeous and calm is the scenery of pure white
Dashing sleights plunge downhill as screams rise  
Ensuing the feeling of glee in the northern sphere
Gorging on almond cookies is heavenly delight
Hot chestnuts steaming on logs are tempting 
Increasing their aroma in rooms and nostrils
Jugs with hot chocolate take away all shivers
Kettle whistles for grandma's black tea 
Leaner than anyone she'll be a centenarian
Mother prepares a lavish tray of appetizers   
Neapolitan superb cuisine in every delicious bite
Overjoyed by the compliments she has received
Pours Asti Spumante* in thin and tall glasses
Quetzal in cage watches and chirps for some 
Raging is the fluttering of wings being ignored
Sinking in somber mood he becomes somnolent
Time for a caffe macchiato with Panettone*
Ultimatum for those dozing off on the sofa                             
Vibrant is the response invigorating their thrill
While outside lampposts give off their gleam
Xenophobe of a massive storm seems insidious
Year is ending in a festive house that loves Christmas
Zealous faces look up and ask Jesus for His blessing



* Asti Spumante is an Italian white sparkling wine.
* Panettone is an Italian sweet bread
   with candied fruit and raisins.


Entered in Shadow Hamilton's contest,
" Christmas Abecedarian "
Written on 12/ 30/ 2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/31/2016 11:01:00 PM
Andrew, Congratulations on your wonderful win. LINDA -
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Date: 1/24/2016 4:00:00 PM
ANDREW, Congrats on your Christmas Abecedarian win. **SKAT**
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Date: 1/24/2016 9:38:00 AM
Wonderful vocabulary you used, Andrew.Congrats for your win.
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Date: 1/24/2016 9:05:00 AM
congrats Andrew on placing 3rd a poem of beauty that enthrals hugs
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Date: 1/24/2016 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations! Great imagery.
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Date: 1/24/2016 6:26:00 AM
lovely imagery in this challenging form - many congrats on your win Andrew:-) hugs Jan xx
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