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Christmas Blitz - Love and Celebration

Holiday greetings
Holiday love
Love thy neighbour
Love the season
Season for sharing
Season for laughter
Laughter and blessings
Laughter and joy
Joy in gatherings
Joy in our hearts
Hearts filled with compassion
Hearts desiring true peace
Peace on earth
Peace for everyone
Everyone singing carols
Everyone having fun
Fun with family and friends
Fun playing in the snow
Snow ball fights
Snow of purest white
White shiny ornaments
White snow angels
Angels from Heaven
Angels with guardian wings
Wings of turtle doves
Wings alight on trees
Trees of spruce, evergreen
Trees with colourful gifts
Gifts wrapped with ribbons
Gifts for hopeful children
Children writing lists
Children listening for Santa
Santa laughing,  "Ho-Ho-Ho"
Santa driving his sleigh
Sleigh with eight reindeer
Sleigh jingling with bells
Bells in church steeples
Bells ringing in cheer
Cheer for good health
Cheer for Yuletide
Yuletide is magical
Yuletide feast at dinner
Dinner laden tables
Dinner with family together
Together at Christmas
Together in celebration
Celebration of Jesus
Celebration of Lord
Lord …
Jesus ...

A Blitzing Christmas contest
Sponsored by Taai Tekai

12-11-17

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Sandra Haight February 1, 2018 at 7:33 PM I loved reading and listening to your lovely, meaningful Christmas Blitz, Jan. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison February 2, 2018 at 4:44 AM Thanks Sandra it was quite a challenge - think its my first and last blitz poem! hugs jan xx

Curtis Moorman February 1, 2018 at 6:12 PM Jan, you are such an exceptional talent and was only awarded a 6th place win in an extremely tough contest. If it's any consolation to you, your poem rates a first place with me. I hope Roy enjoys his hat!! lol Jan Allison February 1, 2018 at 6:14 PM aww Curtis you are too kind my friend. I enter fewer and fewer contests and am happy to be on the list and for the poem to be read :-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett February 1, 2018 at 11:56 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win with this exceptional poem Jan, I really thought this would be in top spot, still it’s a winner so do I still have to eat my hat? Jan Allison February 1, 2018 at 12:38 PM I was secretly hoping for a top 3 place as i intended to have the prize money donated to a souper who would benefit from it far more than me - still one cash contest to go so i may be luckier with that one.:-) hugs Jan You can eat your hat but only if its made of rice paper:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2018 at 10:58 AM That was brilliant Jan ,You captured Christmas brilliantly. I read and listened, you've certainly lost your brummie accent lol. Regards Tom. Jan Allison February 1, 2018 at 12:36 PM ha ha ha Tom I was only born in Birmingham in the same hospital as my sister so technically I am a 'brummie' but my parents were living in Derby when I was born so i don't have a particular accent for anywhere:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett December 18, 2017 at 7:08 AM Jan I think you have composed an amazing poem which certainly shows how talented you are, if this is not in first place I will eat my hat, I have entered my attempt ( no competition) great job. Jan Allison December 18, 2017 at 7:17 AM Thanks so much Roy:-) It's my first and last attempt Roy I found it such a challenge and it took several days and many re-writes to complete:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. December 15, 2017 at 10:15 PM WoW! Jan, I really enjoyed your " Christmas Blitz". It was filled with the holiday spirit. And hearing you recite it caused your well written piece to come alive. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Jan Allison December 16, 2017 at 1:43 AM aww thanks Alexis it is one heck of a challenge and I managed to do the audio in one 'take' so i was delighted with the result:-) i think this will be my first and last attempt at the form!:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane December 15, 2017 at 6:28 PM Normally I'd not comment on a poem about the holiday, but I loved your Blitz when you first posted it, but hearing you recite it makes it all the more special. It comes alive with the lovely lilt of your voice, Jan. Superbly delivered!!! Jan Allison December 15, 2017 at 6:35 PM aww thanks so much Lin. I doubt i will ever tackle this challenging form again:-) thanks for dropping by to comment, you have made my day:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot December 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM WOW, one of the best I have ever read, it flowed, a definite winner! Good luck in the contest, best wishes and hugs, Mick Jan Allison December 14, 2017 at 5:10 PM Thanks Mick I hope Taai likes it. I doubt I will be attempting this form again it is a real challenge!:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile December 12, 2017 at 9:25 AM You have truly defined Christmas here, Great job, Jan !! xxoo Jan Allison December 12, 2017 at 7:07 PM Thanks Mike this is probably my first and last blitz it really was a challenge and took several attempts before the poem flowed well enough to post:-) hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael December 12, 2017 at 7:56 AM What a sense of happiness I read in your poem...Lovely Jan...All the best Jan Allison December 12, 2017 at 7:07 PM Thanks Arturo:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars December 12, 2017 at 7:18 AM this is amazing sweet Jan, I have been having trouble with this form for some reason and don't know why, you write with such ease :) Lovely poem and I love the end. Be blessed sweet Jan! :) luloo Jan Allison December 12, 2017 at 7:32 AM Gee LuLoo it wasn't written with ease it is a very difficult challenge and believe me it is my first and last attempt at this form and it had many re writes, also because it is so long I guess few people bother to read it - I know myself i find very long poems a turn off:-( Hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf December 11, 2017 at 9:28 PM Enjoyed your blitz, Jan, it flowed very smoothly from front to back. Nicely done. John Jan Allison December 12, 2017 at 7:33 AM Thanks John its the first and last time I take on this challenge it is just too long lol , thanks for commenting:-) hugs jan xx

Kevin Shaw December 11, 2017 at 4:41 PM Love this Jan, very clever and well put together. I will have to try one of these Blitz things, Could be a winner, regards, Kevin xx Jan Allison December 11, 2017 at 4:51 PM It's a real challenge Kevin, probably my first and last. i find if poems are to long people don't read them and 50 lines is a lot!:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2017 at 3:44 PM A lovely blitz it is packaged with glorious Christmas! Merry Christmas, Jan! Hugs! Jan Allison December 11, 2017 at 4:01 PM Thanks for commenting on it Kim I wonder if it will get many comments as it is such a long poem I found it very challenging and still have to do the audio which will take some time to do :-) hugs jan xx