Reason A. Poteet Poet Sonnet

Christmas Gifts

a sonnet/acrostic

C	Commemorations of a Savior’s birth 
H	have always been a focus and a blur.
R	Recalling cost which does not count for worth,
I	I mention gold and frankincense and myrrh.
S	Sophisticates who give, have other views
T	than Bible talk of God who gave His Son. 
M	Most presents represent affection’s muse,
A	appreciation for what someone’s done. 
S	Some suave suggestions for a diff’rent gift:
	
G	Give one anonymous surprise – a toy,
I	Invite outsiders over, snub your thrift,
F	Forget the clock and focus on the joy. 
T	This Christmas, aim to give yourself away
S	Spend time on those who need you every day. 

written 16 December 2015

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Sandra Haight December 26, 2015 at 7:57 PM Reason, congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! Such a lovely Sonnet/Acrostic that presents the real meaning of Christmas in such smooth and flowing lines. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A December 25, 2015 at 2:32 PM Reason, Congratulations on your win :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT

Regina Mcintosh December 25, 2015 at 6:33 AM Congratulations on your win. This is a wonderful poem and I fully enjoyed reading. God bless and Merry Christmas!!!!

Rob Carmack December 24, 2015 at 8:21 PM Congrats on your win Reason. Merry Christmas. Reason A. Poteet December 25, 2015 at 5:24 AM Thanks, Rob, appreciate your comment and I return the Merry Christmas greeting as we celebrate the birth of the Christ.

Connie Marcum Wong December 24, 2015 at 5:50 PM A wonderful message and win in this challenging contest Reason! Big congratulations on this first place deserving placement. Cheers, Connie Reason A. Poteet December 24, 2015 at 7:56 PM Thank you, Connie, for the encouraging remarks.

Susan Gentry December 24, 2015 at 5:20 PM Congratulation on 1st place win with this well-written inspirational sonnet/acrostic poem! Reason A. Poteet December 24, 2015 at 7:57 PM Thanks, Susan. I am glad for the read and the comment.

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2015 at 4:14 PM Wow, you had 14 out of 15 points with me based on all my criteria, Reason. Nobody else had that many! So you were my clear winner. A very intelligent and well written sonnet! Congrats. Reason A. Poteet December 24, 2015 at 7:56 PM Thank you, Andrea, for the contest and for the honor of a first place win. I appreciate the positive encouraging comment. Have yourself a Merry Christmas tomorrow and a pleasant weekend.