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Lighting Up a Winter Night

Too soon to light my candle bridge to brighten up my window ledge Preceding Christmas every year Igniting lots of Christmas cheer I lost an hours daylight so pondered would it be alright For it would give me extra light on a dark and dismal winter night I searched my cupboards and there were two So I gently placed them in situ Hoping the bulbs were still intact I switched them on and then stood back Lighting up my candle bridge The light was truly magical The room looked so fantastical I wish I’d lit them sooner For now I feel so snug inside To keep them there I may decide till winter goes and spring arrives My candle bridge lights up my eyes 16th November 2018

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/16/2018 3:27:00 PM

- It is beautiful with all the lights shining in the Christmas season, Ann :) - A dark time needs a lot of light, a beautiful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/17/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your lovely comment. My room is looking so sparkly with my extra lights, I love them, they really cheer me up!. Christmassy hugs Ann x

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/16/2018 11:14:00 AM

Well-done; it is true that the lighting-up of our treasurers adds a magic to a room like nothing else can.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/16/2018 1:11:00 PM

Thank you Caren, these lights will make the dark winter nights more bearable for me and your are right about bringing magic to the room - it is very sparkly and inviting! Kindest Christmassy wishes, Ann x

P.S. Awtry

Date: 11/16/2018 10:48:00 AM

Oh Ann! lovely! I was dreading all the Christmas decorating...and now I can hardly wait. Thank you!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/16/2018 1:13:00 PM

Oh thank you so much PS, I am glad it has spurred you on to get in the mood for Christmas. Kindest Christmassy wishes, Ann x