Joy Is On the Way

Under heavy robes of red
and a beard of snowy gray,
worn boots carry him on
...for joy is on the way

A warm smile endures the cold
no blizzard could take away,
the heart of this jolly man
...when joy is on the way

Trinkets to be delivered
before the break of day,
meant to gladden everyone
...since joy is on the way

Brings to us something lost
our happiness gone astray,
returns again this time of year
...as joy is on the way

Spreading cheer over miles
whether on foot or by sleigh,
Christmas magic finds us all
...and joy is on the way!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/8/2020 6:14:00 PM
I love the joy found with in this poem Kelly! From beginning to end it filled my heart with joy! A FAVE for me Kelly. Bravo! Perfect repetition of your last line which makes a wonderful impact! xxoo
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/17/2020 1:59:00 PM
I'm so glad you found joy in reading this poem, Connie, it was a joy for me to write! Thank you for making this one a favorite :)
Date: 12/24/2019 7:55:00 PM
You have found this lovely style of repetition that characterizes your poetry, regardless of form. I would fancy the reader, no matter the depth of their cynical nature, the irrepressible desire to run up and hug the man and whisper in his ear, "I love you, Santa."
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/15/2020 1:37:00 PM
Thank you once again for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my work. I appreciate that very much Mark...and yes I do think that many more adults still believe in Santa Claus than we realize :)
Date: 12/19/2019 2:26:00 AM
What a wonderful positive poem this is, Kelly, Happy Christmas and holiday to you, and everyone you love...
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/10/2020 5:29:00 PM
Thank you so much... I hope this past holiday season was a wonderful one for you as well Harry :)
Date: 12/18/2019 7:23:00 AM
A wonderful rhythm flows through this happy holiday poem. Nicely done Kelly
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/1/2020 8:52:00 PM
Thank you Chris. I very much appreciate your kind comments, as always :)
Date: 12/14/2019 12:15:00 PM
Your warm poem makes my heart smile, Kelly, for joy is on the way. Merry Christmas my friend! Hugs, John
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/1/2020 8:38:00 PM
Thank you so very much my friend. I hope your holiday season was a pleasant one too!! Hugs :)
Date: 12/14/2019 4:46:00 AM
A gorgeous Christmas Quatrain! Wow! Wonderful job, Kelly. Santa sounds so real.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/1/2020 8:27:00 PM
Thank you so very much Caren ... I appreciate your kind comments, as always :)
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