Past Magic of Christmas

center>Flurries swayed on brocade of her white gown
'Twas Christmas eve...year twenty o' nine's frost nips;
A face gleamed as ribbons wrapped around
on spray of orchids clutched by fingertips.

She paced a walk along the chapel aisle,
Rhapsody of music hummed of new life
While he...ordained by fate, parted a smile
Exchanging oaths so warm, man to housewife.

The hallway roused with cheer and merriment
December groom held spouse for rounds of waltz
And best man huffed, “Jill , don’t nag for the rent ;
Sean, always laugh at her jokes with applause.”

Five moons after, a child with her back turned
Lifted wrappers from toy-bouquets, mid- air,
'Twas Christmas...  their daughter's flushed grin confirmed
The past magic of wedded bliss;  love’s flair!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 1/1/2015 10:01:00 AM
I really like this, dear Nette. Is the contest judged yet. It sure deserves a win. well, I came also to ask you a question in your contest. I saw a really nice entry that was several verses long. Is that allowed? I want to work on one today and need to know. Hope you are enjoying the NEW YEAR day ONE.
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Date: 12/6/2014 8:09:00 AM
Beautiful! Remembering a Christmas wedding, what could be nicer?
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Date: 12/5/2014 9:43:00 PM
This is just so beautiful and heartwarming, Merry Christmas even if I am early!!
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Date: 12/5/2014 10:59:00 AM
A gentle, tender write. I enjoyed this so much.
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Date: 12/5/2014 12:52:00 AM
Beautifully creative nette! Gl in contest!
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Date: 12/4/2014 9:22:00 PM
very creative and nostalgic, Nette. what an unusual and elegant write.
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Date: 12/4/2014 5:13:00 PM
Simply sublime Nette loved the imagery and the humour:-) Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/4/2014 3:57:00 PM
Wonderful write, of a Christmas bride good luck in the contest, Nette
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Date: 12/4/2014 3:07:00 PM
Creative wording for this one ...A great contest entry..Way to go ..A winner for sure.. Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 12/4/2014 1:26:00 PM
I was holding on to each line till I reached the end lines which tied the whole picture together. Christmas moments well captured, Nette!
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Date: 12/4/2014 12:54:00 PM
The final words have a great punch -- Love's flair!! Awesome! Nicely done.
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Date: 12/4/2014 12:43:00 PM
Very nice, Nette. You are certainly not lacking when it comes to expressing yourself in words...excellent!! :) john.
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Date: 12/4/2014 12:23:00 PM
- A Christmas Bride .... so romantic and beautiful - They should be together to death white wings separated their days - The child is their living flower .... yes .... magic and love :) - Luck in contest, Nette - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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