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A charming depiction of a traditional event in Keswick, the Lake District.
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Santa Splash! And around they go. 'Round the islands and back, they row! Surrounded by December hues, reds and yellows, and brilliant blues. Causey rises in purple glow waiting the cold coming of snow. Elves and Santas all do agree that this event is full of glee. What a sight as they race along amid the cheers of rousing throng. Good humoured fun with prize to win, Oh what a great day this has been!

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Chetta Achara

Date: 12/20/2023 7:09:00 AM

Your use of rhythm and rhyme make this poem easy to read and the poem brought a smile to my face!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/21/2023 6:39:00 PM

Thank you Chetta. It is nice to see you here. I am pleased to have brought a smile to your face. :)

Bill Baker

Date: 12/19/2023 10:20:00 PM

A lovely fun read for the season, Linda. Thanks for sharing this delightful poem with us, my friend. I want to wish you and yours, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Smiles ~ Blessing for 2024! Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/20/2023 6:26:00 AM

Many thanks my friend. It looks like a fun event with the elves and Santas on the lake. Wishing you and Sara and family a joyous season. Merry Christmas and all good things for the coming New Year! :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/19/2023 8:27:00 PM

You learn something new every day Linda, I hadnt heard of this, stayed up there a few years ago, it's a beautiful part of the UK. Never seen so many lakes in my life. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/20/2023 6:24:00 AM

Thank you Tom. The event sounds fun and as I was researching the event, I found beautiful pictures of the area. The artist is from that area. She has a lovely cottage she rents out in Keswick. I'd love to visit. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/19/2023 3:56:00 PM

I love reading about what different places and cultures do to celebrate Christmas...so I enjoyed your poem. I found it uplifting and almost magical. Thanks for sharing, have a great holiday, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/19/2023 6:18:00 PM

Hi Sara. I am thankful you take time to visit, even with preparing for Christmas, baking cookies. :) This event in the Lake District would be a great way to spend a Christmas holiday! Have a joyful and magical Christmas. It appears we will have a warm, and possible wet, one. :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 12/19/2023 2:39:00 PM

Smooth & delightful read! have a great day dear lovely Linda Flower :-) Best warmest wishes..

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/19/2023 6:12:00 PM

Hello my dear Abdullah. I am always pleased by your visits and warm words. You bring flowers to my day ;). All best, always. :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 12/19/2023 1:32:00 PM

What a delightful read dear Linda. Love the flow and rhyme. Visiting our Lake District is on my bucket list as I haven’t got there yet and reading your lovely poem makes me want to go even more. The picture accompanies the poem so well. Looks such fun especially at Christmas. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas. Hugs and blessings to you xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/22/2023 10:51:00 AM

I think it must be quite delightful there dear Linda. An artist’s and poet’s dream. I will definitely consider it for the future thank you xx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/20/2023 6:27:00 AM

Christina. I've discovered that the artist has a lovely cottage she rents out in Keswick. You should visit the area. It looks quite beautiful! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/19/2023 6:08:00 PM

Hello Christina. I've not been there either. LOL The painting, and many of the artist's other works are of the Lake District. They are enthralling. I'd love to visit, and I'd love to visit while the Santa Splash racing event is taking place. Sounds Like fun. May all the joys and magic of Christmas be yours! hugs and blessings :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/19/2023 12:30:00 PM

Exquisitely written, what an inviting Christmas story to be told. You made it come alive, Linda! You get better & brighter every year. :D I love the painting, is it watercolor? I get lost in the internet shops and so I just say artwork on bing.com. Have yourself a wonderful Christmas my friend;) See ya in the new year ~Anaya

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/19/2023 5:55:00 PM

Thank you dear bff! The artist uses acrylics, I believe. She is an inspiring woman, as well as an accomplished artist. I've used two of her other paintings for my poems: "I Shall Not Fall" and "Puddles". I enjoy her work. It would be fun to see the races...[sigh]...another time. A great Christmas holiday to you as well Anaya! :)

Deb M

Date: 12/19/2023 12:02:00 PM

LO, l absolutely adore this…..it is so delightful! Lovely and fairytale like…. The picture suits the poem perfectly…..The picture is just the cutest! Debx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/19/2023 5:50:00 PM

Hi Deb! I am so pleased you like this poem. The picture inspired the poem. I find I like the whimsy of the artist, and her use of bright colors. The event is a read event, although I've never attended. Wouldn't it be fun? LO :)