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Ellen’s Window Sill (Nov 2017) A little hand pulled at the curtain And looked to see what wasn’t certain And yes, so many years ago All of us would hope for snow Today the silver, make it shine We think of family and plan to dine This merry season with cold clime We think of friends we think of time That little hand did let it go Those morning footprints in the snow To turn around and then to see Elf made toys beneath the tree Today the rush, it’s to the store Then a wreath placed on the door We send the cards and make the call Family and friends, we love them all. Now pause for a moment if you will And lean once more upon that sill Know that which counts is not the year It’s opening memories with all so dear

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Date: 12/28/2021 9:30:00 PM
This is a very nice capture of the Christmas spirit. Well written and rhymed, you brought Christmas back to us in a manner that feels real. Congratulations on your #1....well deserved.
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/29/2021 8:26:00 AM
Thanks, Happy holidays
Date: 12/27/2021 9:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win. Your rhyme wrapped up many of our images of Christmas memories. Blessings, Paulette
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/29/2021 8:25:00 AM
Thanks, happy holidays
Date: 12/26/2021 9:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your win , Jerry , great rhyming verse . Hugs Eve
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/26/2021 11:53:00 PM
Thanks, and hope you are doing well
Date: 12/24/2021 9:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Jerry!
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/26/2021 11:53:00 PM
Thanks, and happy holidays
Date: 12/24/2021 6:24:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place win! Thank you for entering your poem in the contest, this is such a beautiful, nostalgic masterpiece. Merry Christmas! May you and yours be blessed with a healthy and wonderful new year.
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/26/2021 11:53:00 PM
Thanks, and happy holidats.
Date: 12/17/2017 3:31:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Jerry - Merry Christmas to you and yours! :-)
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/19/2017 6:59:00 AM
Thank you merry much.
Date: 12/15/2017 3:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Jerry... Hugs Eve ~`*
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/15/2017 4:51:00 PM
Eve, Thank you very much for the note and past encouragement.
Date: 12/15/2017 1:55:00 PM
Jerry Congrats on your winning place in the contest. Great write!! :) James
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 12/15/2017 2:52:00 PM
James, thank you very much.
Date: 11/28/2017 7:57:00 PM
Hi Jerry, Looks like you have a bit of a knack for this style...keep 'em coming, you're cookin with gas!
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 11/29/2017 3:44:00 AM
Thanks, yes I find this style to be simple yet disciplined and most of all it tries to tell me when I "got it"
Date: 11/25/2017 7:19:00 PM
awww, this is a sweet nostalgic one . I bet it's for that Xmas memories challenge!!
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 11/28/2017 4:23:00 PM
I completed "Ellen's Sailor and the Sound", be the first to view it.
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Jerry Hackett
Date: 11/26/2017 7:11:00 AM
Thank you very much, and you would win the bet. It falls way short of Cinder Girl but they share the same basic writing style. It is the only style that flows parallel to my brain waves. I am working on one called "Ellen's Sailor and the Sound" that incorporates a twist, I will tell you when it pulls into port.

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