Janice Canerdy Poet Sonnet

Christmas Can Be More Than Just a Holiday

I love the sights and sounds of Christmastime.
The gifts, bright decorations, scrumptious meals,
cantatas, carolers--all are sublime,
all integral to how this season feels.

To nurture Christmas thoughts throughout the year,
I play my jolly carols in July.
In March I may pen lines on Christmas cheer,
a wondrous season’s gift we cannot buy. 

The Christmas spirit is remarkable,
too sweet and wonderful to be confined
to late December, far too magical  
to relish briefly—then just leave behind.

   The Christmas mindset thrives in many hearts
   long after that grand holiday departs.


December 13, 2018, entered in John Hamilton's Super Sonner Contest
     Placed 9th

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Joyce Johnson October 27, 2018 at 10:17 PM Congratulations Janet. Christmas the year around. What a great idea. Love, Joyce Janice Canerdy October 28, 2018 at 6:48 PM Joyce, thank you so much! Janice

Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 4:39 PM An uplifting poem that can make any heart glow Janice! I loved this offering! Congratulations on your win! : ) Janice Canerdy October 28, 2018 at 6:49 PM Connie, thank you so much! Janice

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2018 at 1:04 AM Back with congratulations Janice. Tom. Janice Canerdy October 27, 2018 at 8:37 AM THANKS, Tom! Janice

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2018 at 3:40 PM Awesome sentiments for Xmas, the ones that so many of us share! Janice Canerdy October 15, 2018 at 9:10 PM Andrea, thank you so much! Janice

Mike Gentile October 15, 2018 at 11:16 AM Lovely thought in a lovely Sonnet Janice! I hope your holiday sentiments are contagious. the world would be a much nicer place! Happy Monday xxoo Janice Canerdy October 15, 2018 at 12:38 PM Mike, thank you so much for this uplifting comment! Janice

Winged Warrior October 14, 2018 at 9:28 AM A year-round Christmas to all...and to all a good night...let's make it a law lol...lovely write my friend...love & X-Mas...^WW^ Janice Canerdy October 14, 2018 at 12:12 PM Thank you so much, WW! Janice

Tom Cunningham October 14, 2018 at 2:32 AM Beautiful sonnet Janice, it is a beautiful time of the year. Tom Janice Canerdy October 14, 2018 at 7:19 AM Thanks so much, Tom! Janice

Eve Roper October 13, 2018 at 9:57 PM I enjoyed reading ..I do love the time of the months that surrounds Christmas .. The 25 of December was the day my husband and I were married a gift to each other 38 years ago.. Janice Canerdy October 13, 2018 at 10:47 PM Wow! Another reason Christmas is special to you! Thanks for the comment, Eve! Janice

Vijay Pandit October 13, 2018 at 3:53 PM The joy of Christmas comes through the sights and sounds in your poem..full of longing for the holiday season and its celebration..through the year. Upbeat poem, Janice..very well written. Janice Canerdy October 13, 2018 at 4:45 PM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice