Holiday Decor

There are garlands on my stairway and lights upon my tree.
My house is growing festive as Christmas time draws near.
Stockings are hung on the fireplace for kitty and for me.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year. 

My wreath is hanging on the door for visitors to see.
I’ve brought out all of the ornaments I hold so very dear.
 I have been just as busy as the fabled busy bee.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year.

I’ve baked the tiny fruitcakes, set the table for a tea.
My house is ready for my guests, I’m expecting to appear.
With candles lit, it’s beautiful, I’m sure they will agree.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year.

I haven’t forgotten the Holy Babe for everyone to see.
The angel on the treetop is dressed in garments sheer.
Christmas all around me fills my lonely heart with glee.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year.

Reluctantly I dim the lights and put away the Brie.
I hope the morning wakes me with a sky that’s bright and clear.
I try to catch the kitty but he is too fast for me.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year.

Next morning I awaken to an over-toppled tree.
The ornaments are broken and scattered everywhere.
The kitty, looking guilty, turns around and starts to flee.
Welcome to my holiday home at this special time of year.

For Linda Marie’s  Kyrielle contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/28/2010 2:22:00 AM
glittering words of joy with a play on a pet, joyce.. you had me in every line.. super CHEERS in the contest!! huggs, nette
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Date: 12/19/2010 8:22:00 PM
oh, that is so cute how you added that rascaly cat into the mix, making it more than an ordinary poem! congratulations, dear JOyce, and happy xmas. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/17/2010 5:17:00 PM
Just love the kitty's nCongrad's on your win. Light & Love There's a Christmas message from me to you on YouTube!aughty Christmas!
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Date: 12/13/2010 10:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in Linda's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/13/2010 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce on an honorable seventh place win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/12/2010 11:46:00 PM
Many congrats Joyce on coveted win in Linda's contest with this beautiful entry. Luv/Best wishes.......Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 12/12/2010 10:40:00 PM
impressive write, joyce!! CHEERS to your special award in the contest! huggs, nette
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Date: 12/12/2010 3:07:00 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Linda, Joyce
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Date: 12/12/2010 11:05:00 AM
Congrats Joyce on your success in my Holiday Home contest with this beautiful write and entry.. thankxxx for your constant support of my contests with luv..
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Date: 11/16/2010 1:14:00 PM
Thanks for welcoming homke at this special time of year, Joyce, and good luck
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