Please Come In, Dear Friend

Fashion a memory, with our bright winter scene
The morning brought snow, fresh fallen and clean
Find a snug shelter, from the sharp frigid air
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year

Dry your wet mittens, and warm your red nose
Stand by the fire that sparkles and glows
Warm up by the embers,  but don't get too near
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year

Stand by the window, there's a new dusting of snow!
The children are playing, while the snow balls are thrown
Watch how they laugh as their voices ring clear
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year

Forget all your loneliness, add a smile to your face
We offer handshakes and hugs, and a welcoming place
A warm place to rest and a meal and some cheer
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year

Come for a moment, or come in for a day
Leave all your cares behind, put your worries away
There is friendship and comfort, to dry all your tears
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year

If there's no one to love you,  we have plenty to spare
A haven is waiting, where somebody cares 
Please come in and warm up, ....now hang your coat there....
Welcome to my holiday home, at this special time of year
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Onclaud Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 2:04 AM
sooo inviting and a real gem of a piece, carrie.. CONGRATS for a high rank in the contest! :) huggs, nette
Cwiak Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 3:01 PM
I'd love to hang my coat in this wonderful setting, as it sounds like it would be a lot of fun, Carrie. Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 8:05 PM
I just love this one and the way you approached the theme. A big congrats to you, Carrie. LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Last verse's my fav. great thoughts and flow lovely win, congrad's. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie in Linda's contest. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Carrie, a very hearty welcome you have painted here with this worthy 2nt place honor. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Many congrats Carrie on coveted win in Linda's contest with this beautiful entry. Luv/Best wishes.......Hitendra Mehta
Onclaud Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 10:21 PM
fantastic stuff, carrie!! KUDOS to a great win in the contest! huggs, nette
Mannan Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Such a warm and terrific write. Many congratulations for this win.
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Linda, Carrie
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Congrats on you well deserved 2nd.place win Carrie it was terrific.Teresa
Sweetheart Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Congrats Carrie on your success in my Holiday Home contest with this very touching entry and moving poem.. thankxx for supporting my contests with luv..
Locksley Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 1:10 PM
You make a very hospitable hostess, Carrie. Anyone would like to spend Christmas in your holiday home. Good luck in the contest and have a happy Thanksgiving. Diane
Austin Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM
And I know you really mean it, old friend. Have a great Thanksgiving. Love, Dave
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 8:06 AM
SORRY FOR THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS... I WAS TRYING TO SAY "CAPTIVATING."
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 8:04 AM
SORRY I MEANT "SALUTATIONS".
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 8:03 AM
A SOOTHING AND CAPTIVATED POEM. I FELT RELAXED WHEN READING IT. YEA, I WROTE A POEM IN WHICH YOU ARE DEDICATED.(SOLUTION)
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 8:02 AM
A SOOTHING AND CAPTIVATED POEM. I FELT RELAXED WHEN READING IT. YEA, I WROTE A POEM IN WHICH YOU ARE DEDICATED.(SOLUTION)
Neels Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Warm hearted and welcoming even makes one forget about your troubles.. This is an amazing piece Carrie.. All the best for the contest ;) love Wilma
Kapoor Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 8:31 AM
I am making your Poem as my fav. Poem. Thank you for your kind and precious comments on my Poem’ Pleasure of Moving on Moon'. I have placed some of my poems on the Photos also by me and have named them as My Photos My Poems. You will find some of them on my face book. Hope you would find them interesting. Love and best wishes....Ravindra....Carrie Richards
Kapoor Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 8:25 AM
There is a unique warmness in this wonderful & brilliant write my friend. For a moment I found myself amid the friendly atmosphere of your great Holiday Home. Incidentally, the theme of your Poem appears to me so cool from a warm hearted friend that none of us would resist this beautiful invitation to join your wonderful Home. In India, we also believe in the tradition of treating our Guest, like the messenger of God. Your Poem is so close to that. Great great write. Ravindra..C Richards
K. Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 6:52 AM
I sure am enjoying reading these writes-- don't mind if I do come a-knocking at your door, Carrie :) Your home definitely sounds like a cozy haven-- and I bet you have so much warmth to share to others :) wishing you the best in the contest & heehee chalk me up as crazy with that worst poem of mine :D -- hugs nikko :)
Onclaud Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 10:06 AM
beautiful metaphors on how to welcome love in a holiday home, carrie... a true winner here! warmest, nette
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 9:22 AM
carrie, I like how you focused on the "do" and not just the "what to see" at your home. It was all about interation and the spirit of love and joy. I bet it does well. Love it. Andrea
Mehta Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Quite a different byt realistic write on the Holiday Home theme, carrie. Good luck
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