Christmas Through July

Christmas Through July

Christmas is such a grand time of the year!
People are happy joy shows everywhere. 
Gifts of love arrive from both far and near.
Scents of the season permeate the night air.

Remembering the Savior's love so grand.
Families hang lights, such a beautiful sight.
Decorations displayed across the land.
Many surprises are shared Christmas night.
 
January came but the tree remained.
Celebrating my child's birthday the same.
Just like Jesus, her happiness sustained.
Each year's tradition when her birthday came.

Year round loving was about to be taught.
Decorations of hearts and shiny red balls
Replaced the angels that Christmas had brought.
February feelings Christ's love did recall.

In March, the tree was adorned with shamrocks.
Paper-mâché nuggets sparkled in gold.
Children and laughter sang around the clock.
Smiles, like at Christmas, were great to behold.

April was spring pretty flowers were hung.
It took a lot of work, but was it still fun.
We at play felt pure joy, free and young.
One fun filled plan to teach love, begun.

May decorations, the best, I recall.
Mother's day cards, painted hands, paper plates.
A trip to the attic was fun for all.
While cherishing the loves childhood creates.

Christmas in June on a new marriage day
Downstairs jam-packed squeezed in each wedding guest.
Rained out at the park, they saw our display.
Christmas year round knew love at its best.

July 30th past, the flags were still hung.
Patriotism shown, honored with rare style.
Christmas in July with a new day sung.
We took down the tree cherishing each smile.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:  This lyric poem written in quatrain format is a true story that expresses my feelings about 
showing love year round…not just in December.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Dane Ann. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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July 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM
Congratulations Dane Ann on your win in Constance~The Rambling Poet's~" contest "Christmas in July For Lyrical And Lovely Ladies". Love, Carol
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July 26, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Congrats Dane Ann on your wonderful winning poem in the ladies part of the Christmas contest.. a well deserved win and it was so much fun juding these entries with Constance... enjoy another winners circle moment my friend.. with luv..
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July 20, 2010 at 8:29 PM
You put a lot into this one, Dane Ann. Best of luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Your poetry was a pleasure to read today Dane Ann. Thank you for sharing it with us. Putting it in my favs. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 5:56 AM
A nice entry to the contest. Good luck
Guzzi Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 4:56 PM
wowser...a winner in my book but then no surprise from someone so full of love! smooch! Light & Love...don't read mine ;)
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July 19, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Wonderful entry for Constance's part of the contest.. good luck.. I must confess my Christmas tree with full regalia is up all year round and lit all year round.. manger scene and all.. its a beautiful site to see.. enjoyed.. your creativity here Dane Ann.. with luv..
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July 19, 2010 at 1:59 PM
well done the best of luck in the contest,..p.d.
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