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Preparing For the Holidays

Christmas eaves’ drop - red and green leaves of pre-December. The snow-white clouds, the beard of Santa Claus’ pre-remember. The elves are surely hammering whilst Mrs. Claus is yammering. The yawning of maples and oaks ‘fore their pre-sugar-plum dream. Boughs with wrappings held high in the pre-burr of holiday theme. The silver bells are jingling whilst Mrs. Claus is mingling. The squirrels gathering chestnuts - heading for the pre-open fire. This is the time of cheer when old white men are on pre-hire. Elves in the North Pole, serious whilst Mrs. Claus is merrily delirious. Milk, cookies, hot chocolate - cupped, shaped, pre-bakes. The crisp, grim, lake of late Autumn leaves, Daddy rakes. From bed, whoops an early “ho-ho-ho!” whilst Mrs. Claus helps Santa glow. 11/4/2022
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Watt Avatar
November 12, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Kim, I enjoyed the charm of your festive imagery and Clausian interactions. Congratulations for your POTD, my friend ~ John
Rodrigues Avatar
November 12, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Thank you, John!
La France Avatar
November 8, 2022 at 8:28 AM
Kim, your poem is amazing, and makes me want to decorate for Christmas but I think is still too early, perhaps at the end of November, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor
Rodrigues Avatar
November 8, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Thank you so much, dearest Constance!
Meadows Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 11:56 PM
A lovely poem poem. Congratulations on your POTD.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Thank you, Jeanette!
M  Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 11:23 PM
Congratulations Kim on POTD for your beautiful, cosy and festive poem….Debx
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Thank you, Deb!
Nicole Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:02 PM
"Elves in the North Pole, serious, whilst Mrs. Claus is merrily delirious." Sounds about right. Your thoughts bring a smile and get me into the holiday spirit. Such a fun and festive write. Congratulations Kim, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Thanks so much, Brandy! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, Kim
La France Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Kim, a lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Thank you, Constance!
Andresen Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 10:30 AM
- A wonderfully charming poem, Kim - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Pandit Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 9:36 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Kim. Wonderfully descriptive. Enjoy your day.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Thank you, Vijay!
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November 6, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations Kim on a most upbeat POTD, and getting the soup in the mood for Christmas, cheers David
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Glad to help get people in the mood for the holidays!thank you, David!
Baker Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations on another POTD, Kim. A fun read for all. Merry per-Christmas! Smiles ~ Blessings my poet friend. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:14 PM
And Merry pre-Christmas to you, Bill! Thank you!
Hankins Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Thank you, Milton!
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Love your pre-holiday musings, Kim, it doesn't seem possible that it is already that time of the year. Congrats on having your poem chosen as POTD. John
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Christmas is closing in but not before Thanksgiving! Thanks, John!
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 6:13 AM
Congrats on POTD, Kim... I always wonder: Why don't elves change their name to 'Elvis?' lol. ~ Xmas Spirit
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:16 PM
That IS a good one! Surely some Christmas movie has an Elvis Elf, if not you need to submit your screenplay;) Thank you, Gershon!
Proxenos Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Kim this poem is awesome and you have brought the spirit of Christmas to us all. Congratulations you so deserved POTD for this lovely write. Enjoy the day and the honor. Hugs and blessings, JENNIFER.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Hugs and blessings to you too~ Kim
Fowler Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 6:02 AM
Ha! So cute and clever...those last 2 lines...made me laugh out loud. nice twist. HoHoHo :)) Congratulations on the honor of POTD Kim! Linda Alice
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM
So glad you enjoyed the Claus-glow…ho ho ho! Thank you, Linda!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on your POTD honour, Dear Kim. This is so charming - pre-Chrismas merriment! Beautiful festive poem!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, sweet Mala! :)
Flood Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Kim. I’d bet you’re merrily delirious ;-) Terry
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Yes…I…Am! LOL. Thanks, Terry!
George Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:42 AM
A poem of merriment in a mood of festivity that is already there in the air in the pre Christmas season ! Pleasantly delightful Kim. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:20 PM
So glad you enjoyed the festive poem! Thank you, sweet Valsa!
Poet Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Kim. You amply deserve it with this delightful and charming poem. Enjoy your honor dear friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Thank you, my friend! I appreciate you! :)
Alex Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Wow! What to say of your works! They are always great! Just as this. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:21 PM
I appreciate that! Thank you, my friend!
Gentile Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Kim, this is perfectly charming and delightful!! Congrats on your POTD honors xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:20 PM
So glad you enjoyed this one, Mike! Thank you!
Logan Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 5:22 AM
It's time for pre Christmas excitement. Let's jingle some bells as you are already doing, Kim. Congratulations on this being potd.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Innocently jingling bells on fingertips and toes…lol! Thank you, Jenna!
Trifiatis Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 4:35 AM
Congratulations on POTD honor, my dearest friend, Kim! Blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Thank you, my dear friend! :)
Messina Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:26 AM
The turkeys are gobbling...very nice, Kim. Congratulations on POTD! Charlie
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:23 PM
Indeed they do not like December to draw closer, as they are on the chopping block. Thank you, Charles!
Kitchin Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 2:44 AM
Kim, a festive poem, congratulations on POTD!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:23 PM
Thank you, Tania! :)
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