My Winter Wonderland

When winter comes it brings a special charm
With holidays and decorated trees
With guests and firesides to keep us warm
Despite the icy chill of winter's freeze
That torments us with plummeting degrees
And snow to depths that's well above our knees

But silver frosting’s on the window pane
The sentimental smells of cider’s spice
With laughter and the joy are shared again
And all the world’s a cheerful paradise
(With gifts beneath the tree just to entice
The children to be mannerly and nice)

Then turkey’s gone, the cakes and pies devoured
This day is done, the children all worn out
The pots and pans and dishes all are scoured
The guests must go though no one’s gone without
And from the drive a last farewell they’ll shout
Then soon to bed they’ll all retire, no doubt

And while we both agree it’s been worthwhile
We’ve nothing left to share … except a smile


December 3, 2018 Winter Wonderland Poetry Contest "Urban Sonnet" Sponsored by: Emile Pinet

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/8/2018 11:02:00 AM
Brian, beautiful, loved your winter wonderland write for the contest, best of luck ~
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/9/2018 8:02:00 AM
Thank you very much!
Date: 12/8/2018 9:20:00 AM
Brian, it's a smile that's the greatest gift of gratitude for a wonderful holiday with family members. The iambic meter of your sonnet is flawless and the visions of warmth throughout are described so vividly that you allow readers to join the festivities. I can't imagine a better entry for the contest. Wishing you success! Hugs, Carolyn
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/9/2018 8:02:00 AM
You are very kind. Thanks so much!
Date: 12/3/2018 3:31:00 PM
What a wonderful poem, Brian. The rhythm, rhyme and content were great!
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/3/2018 9:32:00 PM
Thank you very much!
Date: 12/3/2018 1:54:00 PM
Well written Brian :)
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/3/2018 9:32:00 PM
Much appreciated!
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