Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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December 2, 2023
"Christmas Poetry " Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

 

 

 

Christmas Memories

Christmas unfolds all wrapped up memories
Along with wrapped gifts, bells, and jingles…
Treasure of family and friends in old oak cabin
…laughter and love surround!
Memories return tiptoeing when alone,
Recollections of joyful moments abound!

Children waiting anxiously for opening their favourite gifts,
Flavourful aroma of baking, wafting from the kitchen,
Stockings hanging with delightful suspenses,
Being cozy beside the warmth of fire-place,
Immense joy and happiness shared around!

Watch incandescent  luminous snowflakes
evergreens are embellished with silver ornaments,
The moonlit night is serene, misty, and beautiful,
Do I see the Star of Bethlehem- brightest star in the east!
A baby was born in a manger on this day,
Wise men found him - knew our saviour had arrived !

Christmas is loving and giving,
A night of prayers and quiet celebration,
Pray for the world…happiness close and far,
No touch of gloom and sadness on this day,
No one should be starving, or shivering in cold!
No one should feel alone!

A thoughtful, serene night embodying grace and harmony  -
     My Tree is dazzling with tokens of memories!

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Sam Kauffman March 3, 2024 at 9:45 AM Dearest Mala! Am just beginning to catch up congratulating winners!!! Sigh. I love this sparkling Christmas poem with your wonderful metaphoric images. Reading it on this rainy morning brings me right back into the spirit of the season that I so love! I'm glad I saved it to read for now in the wintertime! Congratulations! Blessings and much love!

Len Gasun December 26, 2023 at 12:18 AM Gorgeous poem my dear poet friend Mala. Belated congratulations on your win! I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your family/loved ones. Wishing you all the BEST that the season has to offer. This occasion and this coming year, may you be gifted with countless blessings! Hugs

Heidi Sands December 15, 2023 at 3:49 PM This is beautiful. I enjoyed it very much. A Fave for me :) Malabika Ray Choudhury December 15, 2023 at 3:53 PM Thank you so much, Heidi. I feel so honoured to be included in your Faves!

Constance La France December 13, 2023 at 12:09 PM Mala, thank you so much for entering my Christmas contest, I think your poem is beautiful, congratulations on your win, Constance Malabika Ray Choudhury December 15, 2023 at 7:54 AM Dear Constance, I am so honoured! I will keep joining your contests whenever I can - your themes suit my emotions so well, I have to write for you. Your placement, and your encouraging words inspire my journey. Love and Hugs, My Dear Friend ~

Krish Radhakrishna December 10, 2023 at 7:55 AM Such a true and accurate depiction of Christmas! You have created the atmosphere for us to be part of and enjoy Xmas! So very good!! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 11, 2023 at 3:32 PM Dear Krish, truly appreciate your thoughtful words! Feel so honoured with your comments. Hope you will be enjoying a great holiday too. I enjoy nature very much, and being in Mexico, feels like a wonderful reward. I can spend all day watching ocean waves lapping on the beach! Best wishes, always.

Marilene Evans December 9, 2023 at 9:47 AM Congratulations. Christmas memories stay in our hearts. Wonderful write. Happy Holidays. Have a great weekend. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 11, 2023 at 3:28 PM Thank you, Dear Marilene. Yes, Christmas is such a special time - we feel in our hearts. Happy Holidays to you. Love ~

Paula Goldsmith December 9, 2023 at 8:02 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Christmas Memories" write again. Have a wonderful day/weekend................. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 11, 2023 at 3:26 PM Thank you, Dear Paula, for reading my poems. Looking forward to reading yours. Merry Christmas, Kindest Friend!

Hiya Sharma December 8, 2023 at 10:56 PM Dear poetess, my heart is warmed with honeyed glow as your words are shining like the most soothing sunshine amidst the frosty waves. The way you've described those nostalgic reveries associated with the Christmas aura and expressed how it's the occasion of togetherness for humanity with so many sweet lines... Ahh, this is just beautiful! Heartiest congratulations to you on the first-place win, so well deserved~ "Memories return tiptoeing when alone" Wowww :) Malabika Ray Choudhury December 11, 2023 at 3:23 PM My Dear Poetess, Hiya, your name itself brings such touching emotions (In my language, "Hiya" means "Heart", and we have beautiful songs with this word). Your poems are exquisite creations - I sincerely mean it - I read the "The Last Organ-grinder" poem a couple of times - the flow and rhythm of the poem unparalleled! Thank you for visiting my poems, I really feel honoured! Love and Hugs ~

Paula Goldsmith December 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM I enjoyed reading your "Christmas Memories" write. Good Luck...  Have a wonderful day.................. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 3, 2023 at 8:49 AM Thank you, Dear Paula. Really appreciate your visit. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

Silent One December 2, 2023 at 10:52 AM A lovely poem for the contest.. You included so much details in your poem.. good luck in the contest.. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 2, 2023 at 1:56 PM Thank you, Dear SO! My confidence rises when I find inspiring comments from you and some of my kind friends. Truly appreciate.

Tom Cunningham December 2, 2023 at 10:22 AM Happy Christmas memories Mala, I find Christmas quite an emotional time as you remember passed Christmases and loved ones no longer with us. Good luck in the contest. Tom Malabika Ray Choudhury December 2, 2023 at 1:50 PM Yes, Tom, you are right. Same happens to me too - miss parents, loved ones who are not with us any more. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.