Joyce Johnson Poet Narrative

It's Christmas In the Northwest

The malls are decorated
And happy voices sing.
It's Christmas in the Northwest,
Let all the churchbells ring.
We haul out our umbrellas
And put our slickers on.
We dash between the showers
To get our shopping done.
There are Santas on each corner
As perfect gifts we chase.
We sacrifice our coifed hairdos,
A smile on every face.
It's Christmas in the Northwest
From mountain top to vale.
The raindrops won't deter us
From one more Christmas sale.


won 4th place

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Audrey Haick December 7, 2009 at 6:24 AM Sounds like a lot of fun! I love the rain! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest! Peace and love, Audrey

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM One could relate with your poem :) Such a wonderful poem with great rhyme :) Congrats on your win with this one, Joyce :)

James Fraser December 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM Joyce , congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Lovely poem, a joy to read >> James

Brian Strand December 2, 2009 at 12:18 AM Congrats on your success in Carolyn's contest Joyce.rgds Brian

Donna Golden December 1, 2009 at 10:38 PM Joyce, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. By the way, from where in the NW are you? I'm in the Portland area. Hugs, Donna

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 1, 2009 at 3:46 PM Congrats, Joyce, on your winning poem in Carolyn's contest.. well deserved win.. blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart"

Doris Culverhouse November 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM nicely penned!! sounds like the southeast at times, especially this year!

Sue Mason October 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM Another wonderful write from you ... good luck in the contest if your wrote this for Carol's Christmas contest but I do wish we could have Halloween and Thanksgiving first ... LOL ...

Corinne Curcio October 26, 2009 at 3:40 AM You have a delightful sense of humor! Good luck in the contest.

Donna Golden October 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM Great write, Joyce! I'm from the Northwest, too....and rarely have spare hand for an umbrella. I just know there will be days when it will be a waste of time to style my hair! Hugs, Donna

Carolyn Devonshire October 16, 2009 at 1:53 PM How nice of you to share the joyous seasonal events from the Northwest, Joyce. Indeed, for late shoppers, neither rain nor snow will stop the stampede for the last "Christmas sale." Thank you for supporting my contest. Love, Carolyn

Marty Owens October 16, 2009 at 8:01 AM Nice..Enjoyed reading...Marty

Leon Wilson October 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM Joyce, It will not be long now, A great time of year when families get together but can also be hard for those who have lost loved ones who are not there to share with. God Bless. Leon