Open Me First

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Beneath the tall and sparkling Christmas Tree, are presents wrapped and stacked in neat array- a picture-perfect holiday bouquet, with graceful boughs outstretching equally. Yet, here among the gifts, placed centrally, the largest one stands out in full display- red satin bow on gold, as if to say, as your best gift, I'm luring you to me. And soon, she tiptoes down the spiral stair- beholds the lovely tree this Christmas morn. So quick it's seen, held captive by her eyes! To it, she walks directly- unaware inside she'll find her treasure, newly born! The kitten is her secret-wish surprise! December 12, 2019 Contest: Open Me First Sponsor: Craig Cornish Form: Italian Sonnet Rhyme Scheme: abbaabba cdecde

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John Watt

Date: 1/14/2020 6:41:00 PM

Back to say congratulations on the well-deserved placement for your beautiful Italian sonnet. Keep writing those sonnets, my gifted friend! Hugs ~ John

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/30/2019 2:10:00 AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing this. Have a prosperous New year ahead. God bless you.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/30/2019 6:24:00 PM

Thank you, Beata, for stopping by to read my poem and for your comment! Much appreciated! Wishing you a Happy New Year. Hugs, Sandra

John Watt

Date: 12/26/2019 7:15:00 PM

Sandra, I loved this! Your sonnets are always so fluid and natural-sounding and so impeccable in meter and rhyme. A happy new year to you, my poet friend! ~ J

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/30/2019 6:26:00 PM

Thank you again, John, for your very supportive comments! I am pleased that you enjoy my Sonnets- they are my favorite poetic form. I wish you a very happy, healthy New Year! Sandra ;)

Na Na

Date: 12/13/2019 12:36:00 AM

Well done Sandra. I couldnt figure this one out so I took mine out of contest. The instructions were too difficult for me to understand. Best of luck to you.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/30/2019 6:28:00 PM

Thank you very much, Gregory. I appreciate your positive comment and best wishes for the contest. Sandra ;)