L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Sleigh Ride

I love riding in an old-fashioned sleigh
Tightly bundled against the frosty air,
A fine snowy winter evening getaway.

The two of us snuggling giddy and gay,
Enjoying ourselves without a single care
I love riding in an old-fashioned sleigh.

Listening to harness bells jangle and sway
Occasional snorting of the dappled mare
A fine snowy winter evening getaway.

An exquisite ending to our perfect day
Snowflakes falling softly onto our hair
I love riding in an old-fashioned sleigh.

So enjoyable a ride we’d love to stay
But others are waiting for turns over there
A fine snowy winter evening getaway.

We’re delighted by the children at play
In the snow, and still, they stop to stare,
I love riding in an old-fashioned sleigh
A fine snowy winter evening getaway.

Written November 29, 2022

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Joanna Daniel November 30, 2022 at 2:03 AM Oh yeah, ever since I heard Jingle bells, wondered how it would be to ride on a sleigh, now I know:) great work, Milt:) L Milton Hankins November 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM I'm sorry to learn you've never ridden in a one-horse open sleigh. That's an experience you should seek out, Jo.

Shirley Hawkins November 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM Your Jolly villanelle Jingled with happiness and merriment all the way through. Milt. L Milton Hankins November 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM Thank you so much, Shirley.

Tom Cunningham November 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM You created the perfect winter Christmas scene Milton. Tom L Milton Hankins November 29, 2022 at 12:14 PM Thanks, Tom. I really appreciated your thoughts on my poem.