First Shines November

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Still ... I waited,
Turkey Day was over ...
Stars spattered the vault like silver paint
As I stood on the back deck
A dazzling, frigid, white world around me

Family and friends had all gone home
The glow of the day and food and fun and framboise
Warming my cheeks and my spirit, despite the bite of arctic chill
A perfect day and elegant evening
Yet one thing remained ... unresolved

One visitor had yet to make an appearance
And I would not, could not, head to slumber without it
She was the harbinger of Christmas
And my world stood still in that regard, until her blessing was given
No sooner had I thought that exact thing

When the sky lit up with golden fire
Fire that streaked and spun and shimmered
The trails of her magical wings, wrapping me and the house in an instant
And coming to rest, ever-so-briefly, atop my head
An even warmer glow than earlier, enveloping me in a blanket of joy

Yet, I waited for one more thing ... quiet and still
Anxious for that wondrous tickle in my ear
And finally, it came ...
"May your holidays be bright" the sweet, prickly voice whispered
"May the twinkle of my wings and wonders ...

Be the star that guides your heart ... to Christmas"
And just as quickly as it had come, all was dark again
But my soul was full and free and content
For now Christmas would come
Hallowed and happy ...

After all.





This did not place in the "November Twinkle Fairy" Poetry Contest.

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