Jan Allison Poet Villanelle

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Here Comes Santa Claus

Santa brings toys much to children’s delight
la luna’s bright light guides him on his way 
Nine reindeer pull the sleigh through the cold night 

Guided by stars and the glow of moonlight
They’ll deliver presents for Christmas day
Santa brings toys much to children’s delight 

Santa works quickly, he won’t get frostbite
Deep snow and ice won’t cause any delay
Nine reindeer pull the sleigh through the cold night

Children sleep; they won’t see the sleigh in flight
They’ve left some carrots and milk on a tray
Santa brings toys much to children’s delight 

The ground’s covered with a blanket of white
Children wake, there’s toys with which they can play
Nine reindeer pull the sleigh through the cold night

Young Billy is thrilled with his brand new kite
He asks his parents why Santa can’t stay
Santa brings toys much to children’s delight 
Nine reindeer pull the sleigh through the cold night

Deck the halls Villanelle Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Joseph May

12/27/20

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Len Gasun January 1, 2022 at 7:16 AM Congratulations on your win and for this excellent Villanelle poem of yours dear friend, Jan. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year to you and your family. God bless! Hugs

Tony Hargreaves January 2, 2021 at 1:10 PM Hi Jan. Love your villanelle and well done with a win in JM's contest. Best wishes. Tony Jan Allison January 2, 2021 at 1:46 PM thanks so much Tony, happy new year to you and your loved ones:-) hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith January 1, 2021 at 12:10 PM Congratulations on your win. Love the write and picture. Your line, "They’ve left some carrots and milk on a tray." Is Santa on a diet???? Cookies get more gifts. Enjoy your win. "Happy New Year" Have a great 2021. Today, have joy/blessings.................... Jan Allison January 2, 2021 at 1:45 PM Hi Paula Happy new year and here it's carrots and milk as reindeer need supplies and santa cant drink and drive:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper December 31, 2020 at 10:39 PM Congratulations on your win, Jan, carrots? what happen to the cookies. I guess they want Santa to lose weight. Happy New Year’s best wishes hoping for a good up coming year. Hugs Eve Jan Allison January 2, 2021 at 1:44 PM carrots for the reindeer and milk for santa, cant have him drink driving!:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May December 31, 2020 at 3:40 PM No delays for Santa's sleigh, Congrats on your win Jan.. Jan Allison January 2, 2021 at 1:43 PM Thanks so much for my placement Joseph i find this form so challenging to write:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin December 30, 2020 at 1:23 PM Wonderfully Decked my friend!! Jan Allison January 2, 2021 at 1:43 PM Thanks mark:-) hugs jan xx

Jack Horne December 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM love this enchanting write, my friend x Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 1:43 PM Thanks jack its not a form I write often as I am not so fond of the rhyme scheme. sending you love and hugs for a happy and healthy 2021, cant wait for this year to end... we have lost too many friends but not to covid thankfully:-( hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger December 29, 2020 at 3:40 AM "carrots and milk" what happened to cookies and milk? Poor Santa. Is he on a diet? Lovely from beginning to end. Jan Allison December 29, 2020 at 1:41 PM Carrots for the reindeer and milk for Santa... cant have him drink driving now can we lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos December 28, 2020 at 8:46 AM What a terrific Villanelle and it's Joseph May's contest, and i didn't even know, but must admit it has been a busy Christmas season. Best of luck Jan, a splendid entry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 12:43 PM Thanks Jennifer I find the form difficult to write with the non rhyming 2nd line. I did stick to a 10 syllable count as I have done in the few poems I've written in the villanelle form. hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar December 27, 2020 at 11:13 PM Lovely write Jan. Alas Santa forgot me ;) Just joking. My daughter gave me two bottles of fine red and expensive wine. ~~ Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 6:07 AM Santa didnt visit here wither but I have my son home safe since march and want for nothing more:_) we buy when we need not because a day dictates:-) hugs jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 27, 2020 at 8:23 PM This exquisite poem is delightfully Christmasy, and so enjoyable, Jan. I love the moving picture, too. Best of wishes for the contest. hugs, Evelyn :=) Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 6:06 AM Thanks so much Evelyn:-) i go to a site where you get the free 'gifs':-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh December 27, 2020 at 7:13 PM This is gorgeous Jan. A lovely Entry. God B L E S S you always Jan Allison December 28, 2020 at 6:06 AM thanks Regina:-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose December 27, 2020 at 2:35 PM Excellently penned Jan, winning wishes xo Jan Allison December 27, 2020 at 2:37 PM thanks so much Vie, hope you and your loved ones had a lovely time over the festive period:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2020 at 12:34 PM A lovely Christmas villanelle, cant believe its gone already. Hope you missed Bella. Tom Jan Allison December 27, 2020 at 12:42 PM No, unfortunately Bella has visited the last 2 days - no ferry's so hopefully we wont run out of loo roll lol:-) hope all is good with you and the family:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw December 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM You've got a top winner, here, Jan, in delightful story of Christmas! Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family - Bob H Jan Allison December 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM Thanks so much Bob it was fun to write this form, seasons greetings my friend:-) hugs jan xx