Bartholomew Williams Poet Sonnet

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Holiday Happiness

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas time.”
– Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957), American writer (of the Little House series of books), teacher, journalist, wife, mother, and native of Pepin, Wisconsin, USA



The holidays arrive with fall’s last call,
As frost’s glazed fingers tuck in frozen earth. 
Thanksgiving gathers kinsfolk one and all,
With memories and fun beyond mere worth.

The calendar soon finds December late,
With Christmas joy and greetings all at hand.
Details to tend to prior to that date,
But season’s meaning – do we understand?

A New Year may refresh our souls and roles,
With resolutions we all hope to keep.
By weighing more than just our wants and goals,
Improved relationships we’ll sow and reap.

By smartly skipping season’s snares of strife,
Our holidays give happiness for life.

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Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2019 at 8:04 PM seizing the reason for the season. I see this got a top place and I can see why. Congrats for your win with this gem. Bartholomew Williams February 16, 2019 at 11:26 AM Hi, Andrea. Thank you very much for your kind congratulatory note. It always means a lot to me. I plan to Soupmail you later this weekend with some good news! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier October 29, 2018 at 6:38 AM Congrats on your top win, Bartholomew. Bartholomew Williams October 29, 2018 at 8:36 AM Line, thank you very much for your nice words. It is always great to hear from you, my friend!! I wish you and your family the happiest of holiday seasons! Thanks again for dropping by and taking the time, care, and effort to comment. All my very best to you! :) Bartholomew

Joyce Johnson October 27, 2018 at 9:55 PM Yes indeed, Bartholomew this is much like mine. I truly don't know had they could judge them I would not like the job. Love, Joyce Bartholomew Williams October 28, 2018 at 10:17 AM Thank you very much, Joyce, for taking the time to read my poem and comment. I truly appreciate it. Hugs and the happiest of holidays to you, my friend!! :) Bartholomew

Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 4:21 PM The joys of the holidays are here and celebrations may include everone who has a humble heart though they may be in need. A lovely poem Bartholomew! Congratulations! : ) Bartholomew Williams October 27, 2018 at 7:15 PM Hi, Connie. Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your kind words and the time and effort you took to read my poem and comment in a meaningful way. I truly enjoyed your wining entry, "Christmas Gifts," and please see my comments there. All my very best wishes to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2018 at 11:46 PM Your sonnet is lovely in both form and content. This was a difficult contest for jack and I to judge. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest. Hugs, Carolyn Bartholomew Williams October 27, 2018 at 7:40 PM Carolyn, thank you for your uplifting words, which I sincerely appreciate. I am grateful you sponsored this contest. It attracted beautiful holiday poems. I appreciate you awarding lovely jewelry to the top three winners – very kind and generous of you. As always, Carolyn, I wish only the very best of everything to you, my dear friend! The happiest of holidays to you a bit early! :) Bartholomew

Deb Radke October 22, 2018 at 5:06 PM This is very well done. And well said. I especially enjoyed how you encompassed each season/holiday in your poem. Best wishes. Deb Bartholomew Williams October 22, 2018 at 10:07 PM Deb, thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. Yes, I was expressing my enjoyment of the whole holiday season. I sincerely appreciate your support. You and yours have my very best wishes! :) Bartholomew

Gershon Wolf October 17, 2018 at 10:31 AM Your message resonates, Bartholomew, and especially so this year, in a year of great strife---It's important not to get snared! Best wishes, Gershon Bartholomew Williams October 17, 2018 at 12:37 PM Thank you very much, Gershon, for your perceptive comment! Yes, you got it - if we can avoid those snares of strife that the holidays sometimes present, then it can be about love, gratitude, and building great memories that last a lifetime. All my very best wishes right back to you! :) Bartholomew

Joseph P. DiMino October 17, 2018 at 8:39 AM Great write! Lots to be grateful for, and the greatest treasure is love. Well said! Bartholomew Williams October 17, 2018 at 9:21 AM Thank you very much, Joe, for taking the time, care, and effort to read my poem and leave such an encouraging comment! You got my message of love and gratitude, especially during the holidays, so thanks for that as well. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew