Christmas Merriment

Snowflakes falling, falling all night
My pine tree adorned, now illuminating under snow
I brush and brush off, unveiling Christmas twinkling lights
Giving the white ground a colorful glow
An appearance of a Hallmark card, I must say
My children gather around the tree in merriment 
Then one by one they form fluffy snowballs
Laughing mischievously they begin to throw them at me
Well you can guess what happens next
Yep, before I was done they are covered in white
Red face and cold we all go indoors for the night
In front of the fireplace tired, beginning to warm
We look at each other and started to grin
Deep belly-laughs replaces the grins
You can't have enough of a good thing


For Nathan's "Christmas Joy" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Haick Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Connie! Enjoyed reading. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and yours. Annalise
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Annalise thanks for the congrats. Merry Christmas And Best Wishes In The New Year. Warm Smiles, Connie
Guzzi Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Congrad's on your win a fine use of the form. Light & Love
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 7:12 AM
Debbie thanks for the congrats. Happy Holidays, Connie
Gasun Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Many congratulations on your awesome win my dear Connie! Advance merry merry Christmas! Cheers! love/hugs, Leonora
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Leonora thanks for your congrats and a Very Merry Christmas back. Warm Smiles, Connie
Posey Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 5:32 AM
Connie, congrats on your win. Your pen paints a winning picture of seasonal joy... Holiday hugs..... Jake
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Thank you John for your wonderful comment and your congrats. Happy Holidays, Connie
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December 15, 2012 at 4:08 AM
Congratulations on your win Connie my friend xx
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Thanks Mandy for your congrats. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Warm Smile, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 12:15 AM
this is CHARMING. I just love the belly laughs at the end and that last line is so cute. Congrats on your win.
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 4:05 AM
Thank you Andrea for your congrats. Family and play is a wonderful thing. arm Smiles Always, Connie
A   Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Connie, Congratulations with your awesome win~ feeling the joy of somewhat :-)~PD
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Thanks PD for your congrats. Happy Holidays, Connie
D. Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Nice :-) win
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Thank you Nathan. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Warm Smiles, Connie
Alvez Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Ah! Treasures in verse...lovely! Cynthia
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Thank you Cynthia for your lovely comment. Family playing together having fun are memories never forgotten. Warm Wishes Always, Connie
A   Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 9:36 PM
HI Connie, love the good thing,, good thoughts, love the forgotten grins, good luck in my fiances contest...always~ PD
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December 10, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Thank you PD for your good luck comment. I enjoyed writing this, Christmas, family and snowball fights go together. The meeriment of play. Warm Wishes Always, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 7:52 PM
a very charming poem that fits exactly its title. Great job of Christmas Merriment, connie!
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Thank you Andrea for your lovely comment. family merriment and Christmas goes hand in hand. Stay warm my, friend. Best Wishes Always & Forever, Connie
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