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Nostalgic Christmas Eve

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                                      *       Snowflakes fall                    *                                        
                        *                  Christmas eve night *
                            *         *          children               *                 *                   
                                            softly sleeping
                *              *          dreaming of sleigh bells *
                                                Christmas tree                *        *
                      *                           adorned
                *                  *      with bright lights *  
                                                   flashing                    *      *    
                        *            *       bubbles dance   *    
                                              in glass bulbs                                *
              *             *             wrapped presents await       *                                                
                                           children's early morning     *               *
                     *       *                   thrills                          *
                                      *     festive traditions    *
                             *                        *               *
           
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Contest: Writing Challenge, Yalto Form
Sponsor: Constance La France
12/11/22 (Syllables checked with howmanysyllables.com)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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La France Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Tania, a beautiful Yalto, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Yalto Form, well done, I love your image and presentations, Constance
Kitchin Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Constance, thank you and thanks for my placement!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Your "Nostalgic Christmas Eve" is a wonderful write/picture. It would make a great card. Merry Christmas............
Kitchin Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Paula, thank you!
George Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 7:52 PM
This is a beautifully written Yalto. The strewn snowflakes add to its charm. Congratulations Tania on your great win.
Kitchin Avatar
December 24, 2022 at 7:49 AM
Valsa, thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Love your Yalto. It's just perfect for the Yuletide, Tania. Congrats in the contest
Kitchin Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Andrea, thank you!
Peck Avatar
December 21, 2022 at 3:18 PM
A beautiful, snowy Christmas Eve. Congratulations, Tania!
Kitchin Avatar
December 21, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Ann, thank you!
Andresen Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 10:36 AM
- The children's eyes sparkle with joy... wonderful to see, Tania :) - Congratulations on your win :) - I wish you a lovely Christmas :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Anne-Lise, thank you!
Kendrick Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Creative layout. It makes it look decorative. Sara
Kitchin Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Sara, thank you!
Alex Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 12:56 AM
Children dreaming of sleigh bells - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Chris, thank you!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 7:06 PM
Wonderful, Tania! Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Kim, thank you!
Ibeh Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Wow, this is so well done! You should write more Yaltos, Tania;-) A fav. Congratulations on your top win!
Kitchin Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Ed, thank you so much, not sure why this is my first one, I enjoyed it and plan to write more of them! Thanks for the fave as well!
Kerr Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Hi Tania, This is a very beautiful and imaginative piece germane to the season upon us. Best of luck with it. Thank you so much for placing my entry in your recent contest. I appreciate that Best regards Howard
Kitchin Avatar
December 14, 2022 at 3:50 AM
Howard, thank you!
Daniel Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Beautiful, Tania, love your presentation:)
Kitchin Avatar
December 12, 2022 at 3:25 AM
Jo, thank you!
Edmonds  Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 5:44 PM
A very nicely written and presented seasonal poem Tania. Best wishes for the contest… Belle
Kitchin Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 6:45 PM
Belle, thank you!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Maybe I could do the same and get my muse back. But I never bother with my old poems.
Kitchin Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Victor, I revamped the poem I posted today, it is not an old poem. Thanks for your visit.
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 7:47 AM
Did you redo this? I swear I'd already commented on this wonderfully written Yalto?
Kitchin Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Thank you! :)
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:31 AM
It looks fantastic. Love the snowflakes.
Kitchin Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Tom, thank you!
Kitchin Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:11 AM
Jenna, yes, I did a redo. Thank you!
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM
So, I'm not losing my mind? lol Thanks, Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 7:52 AM
And I did Jenna, she's tweaked it, very creative Tania.
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