The Grahamburglar Poet Acrostic

Christmas Magic

Cold was the blustery wind driven snow
Heaped at my feet as I shook in the squall
Relentless ice dancers twirled in show,
I grunted and tugged on my thread-bare shawl. 
“So this is Christmas!” I cursed through my teeth,
“Trim out a pine tree in tinsel and light;
Make jolly your home by a festive wreath
And spare not a thought for my plight.”
Shiv’ring I turned, aimed to shuffle away
“MISTER!” What person would beckon to me? 
Alone had I suffered for countless a day
Good will to men; t'was a lost fantasy.
In spite of my grumbling, I heard them say
“Come warm by our hearth, it’s Christmas today!”

12/20/15
For contest: A Christmas Sonnet Acrostic
Hosted by: Andrea Dietrich

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K River May 7, 2016 at 2:25 AM Hi, 1st I liked the poem good story line. Congrats on the win. Thank you for reading my poems out of more than 30 people who read them you are one of 2 that wrote a comment. Best regards, K River

Skat A December 25, 2015 at 2:35 PM The GRAHAMBURGLAR, Congratulations on your win :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2015 at 4:21 PM Hey, this was sure an original and COOL Sonnet to read. Though it was not quite iambic pentameter like I wanted, it was excellent in every other way. Congrats in my contest.

Viv Wigley December 22, 2015 at 12:33 AM Great Acrostic, Grahamburgler, a goodly Dickensian feel to it. I'm sure that it will do well. regards, Viv . Oh, and a Happy Christmas to you and yours :)