Get Ready

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Get Ready Contest ~ December 21, 2023

Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton

Cheerful, the splendor of the Christmas gift When stars glimmer like bright crystalline light Season of joy when our hearts need a lift Dreams, like snowflakes, can tumble and drift Our eyes are filled with love, glistening bright Cheerful, the splendor of the Christmas gift It's a time to mend each troublesome rift Releasing quarrels of old to take flight Season of joy when our hearts need a lift There are cookies to bake, and flour to sift While children stir so they can steal a bite Cheerful, the splendor of the Christmas gift No mistletoe, so we have to makeshift With holly and a fire for warmth at night Season of joy when our hearts need a lift The passage of holidays are too swift Much too quickly, it's all gone from our sight Cheerful, the splendor of the Christmas gift Season of joy when our hearts need a lift.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/21/2023 3:17:00 PM

I loved the joyful anticipation in your Villanelle. I also liked the rhyme scheme/choices. You've truly captured the deep joy of the season. I especially liked Season of joy when our hearts need a lift...so true. Have a splendid holiday, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 12/21/2023 11:03:00 AM

Great Villanelle on Christmas spirit.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2023 11:07:00 AM

Thank you very much for you encouraging remarks, Jay.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/21/2023 11:00:00 AM

A perfect villanelle Lin, you captured the build up so well. Good luck in the contest. Tom. PS. Will give you the nod tomorrow. Hope you're feeling better now.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2023 11:04:00 AM

Thanks for the support, Tom. I'm feeling fine... thanks for asking. Things are all set.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/21/2023 10:52:00 AM

Lin, your words dance and sing like a joyful villanelle! This form is perfect to reinforce your "season of joy" in all of its various forms from baking cookies to mistletoe to starlight and warm fires and so much more. I felt the coziness of your words! Sending you blessings of joy! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2023 11:06:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sam. I don't usually write Christmas poems like this one, but I think it has merit for everyone who enjoys the goodwill that is present in the season.