Festivity

I have seen Millennia in
and now its twenty fifty
I somehow made my century
rejoycing with my family.

It has passed it seems
in the mere eye blink. 
Now I remeninsce
held close in loving arms

Festivity floods the senses
stores groaning with toys.
Butchers laden with meat
people scurrying hither and thither.

Shop fronts all lit up
with flashing decorations.
Children's eyes on beanstalks
wish lists growing bigger.

Fridges crammed to the brim
with tempting tasty treats.
Good will for neighbours
as carol singers carousol. 

Mothers sweating over stoves
as Dad mixes up eggnog.
Presents colourfully wrapped
adorn Christmas trees feet.

At end of day, happy faces
and a few groaning bellys,
people falling into bed
T'is all done for another year

written 12/12 /2010
contest Christmas past, present or future

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/13/2014 4:30:00 PM
as always linda very beautifully penned have a great weekend pal
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Date: 12/13/2014 6:10:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this one today..Reads like a good future planned for your loving family..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..This work reads like a winner to me..Sara
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 8:43:00 AM
ty Sara I appreciate your visit hugs
Date: 12/13/2014 2:46:00 AM
An abridge of the whole festivity called xmas penned down from experience of years,a word Comes to fore Shadow:excellence...huggs
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:27:00 AM
so sweet of you Kayod ty have a wonderful festive season hugs
Date: 12/13/2014 2:44:00 AM
A wonderful holiday poem to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas Shadow. This year's holiday will be one of my best because my little 2 and half year old g.daughter will be a delight for me.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:26:00 AM
ty and how wonderful Connie hoping you have a fantastic time together hugs
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Date: 12/13/2014 2:49:00 AM
Wishing all the best in this Holiday Connie...huggs-kayod5
Date: 12/13/2014 1:41:00 AM
At end of day, happy faces and a few groaning bellys, people falling into bed T'is all done for another year A GREAT POEM ON FESTIVITY SIMPLE COLORFUL BRIMMED WITH HAPPINESS>LOVE ----RAJAT
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:24:00 AM
ty Rajat nearly here now hugs
Date: 12/12/2014 10:31:00 PM
yes, the best of memories are at this time of year, It really seems that way, You could say a few more little things on this one, like name the year and your age and use it for that one contest about Christmas past etc!!!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:22:00 AM
worth thinking about Andrea ty hugs
Date: 12/12/2014 8:57:00 PM
And beautiful memories are made. I just spend two days in front of the hot stove baking cookies, but it was worth it. Nicely written Shadow.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:20:00 AM
My sister is doing the honours this year so not so much for me to do, I will be making cookies and stuff for Boxing Day for my grandkids. ty Brenda may your stocking be full have a lovely Christmas. hugs
Date: 12/12/2014 10:02:00 AM
How did you know that I made the eggnog!! Loved your poem -- sights, sounds, smells . . . it all played well to simulate my imagination . . . think I will have a glass of spiked eggnog! All the best my sweet Shadow!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2014 4:17:00 AM
It seems something most men do for Christmas Dave and toast marshmallows lol ty for reading it hugs
Date: 12/12/2014 8:20:00 AM
Hello Shadow, A most beautiful holiday verse write here that I think helps put many of us (me too!!) in the holiday spirit. I enjoyed your narrative here very much. A "7" from me!! Best Always, Gary
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Date: 12/13/2014 4:14:00 AM
hi and ty Gary have a wonderful Christmas hugs
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