Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Holiday Reverie

Once upon a time
Lived a child's rhyme
The magic we believe
Every Christmas Eve

Tucked into my bed
Prayers all said
Comfy, cozy, warm
Gentle kiss from Mom

Door open just a bit
Window candles lit
Couples now arrive
House becomes alive

Voices all drift near
Name them as I hear
Doorbell keeps ringing
Wishes they're bringing

All shed their jackets
Such a happy racket
My parents' best folks
Sharing stories, jokes

Finger foods and eats
Eggnog, fondue, treats
Food utensils clink
Ice cubes in drinks

Laughter by the barrel
Stereo playing carols
Footsteps in the hall
A joyous time for all

Listen for Dad's laugh
(And his better half)
Such comfort to hear
They're happy and near

Colors, shadows, more
Dance under my door
House of Christmas joy
A drowsy, happy boy

Mind drifts off to sleep
In a memory I'll keep
To warm me in the cold
And write a poem of ...

When I'm old.





~ 4th Place ~  in the "Fairy Tale For Children Poetry Contest", Eve Roper, Judge & Sponsor.

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Eve Roper March 13, 2017 at 7:20 PM Congratulation on your win, Greg, I want to thank you for entering my contest. I love this very imaginative write ... Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden March 13, 2017 at 9:03 PM Thank you very much, Eve! I have trouble being economic with my words and stanzas, so I decided to do this one around five syllables a line, to give it a more child-like quality, and it was fun ... also loved going back to that wonderful memory of my folks' Christmas Eve party ... great memories. Thank you for your honor and appreciation - blessings!