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The Heart of Christmas -Edited

Tinsel sparkling on trees that toys lie beneath,
Holly with berries and the hanging of the wreath.
Everything is red and ever-green.

Hearth and home are comforting;
Evening is nigh.
As the snow begins to flurry,
Radiant we see the stars in the sky
Tonight.

Oh, Holy Night the angels sang beneath one special star. Can you
Feel the way the shepherds felt back then so long ago?

Commercialism of the Yuletide season,
However, was never supposed to be the
Reason.
Is there something different that we
Should be doing?
Take a moment to reflect. What really matters?
Make a promise to the babe whose birth you celebrate
At this precious time.  Do for others the whole year long and
Share your heart!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 8:53 AM
I applaud this! It is delightful and took talent to compose. Should I seek an original version? The message is fantastic and the delivery makes sure the message is absorbed by the reader. I see this on a Christmas Card ... CayCay
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 6:54 PM
I love your poem and I am hzppy to know that your poetry was for Poetry of The Day.You did well.
Tate Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 6:29 PM
Nice touch, Andrea. You have shared your heart with a caring Christmas. Thanks.
Babcock Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Lovely piece Andrea. soup mail love phyl
Pennell  Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 2:32 AM
congrats silent one POTD deserved
Meade Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 5:14 PM
You made my night a little bit warmer -- love that last line!! love generously.
Haight Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 5:05 PM
You have painted a peaceful and very inspirational Christmas scene, Andrea, with your lovely Acrostic. Congratulations on your poem being honored as Poem Of The Day! Hugs, Sandra
O.J. Hunt Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 4:26 PM
Very original warm hearted write Andrea! Enjoyed this gem for Christmas! Keith
Walker Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 4:06 PM
Great work and I love the flow.
B. Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Andrea Congratulations on being POTD. I agree we should share our heart all year round. We really can't take anything or anyone for granted. We need to concentrate on what really matters and to me that is letting those I love know they are loved. I Loved this poem :)
Wanter Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 9:39 AM
You always write such lovely poetry!
Burch Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 8:55 AM
Lovely write my friend! :) ( you might want to check your acrostic spelling of heart though---unless it's changed since I've been gone ) big hugs Much love! Deb
Rodrigues Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 7:03 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Nice way to kick off the season!
Smith Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Lovely acrostic, congratulations Andrea for POTD honors....
Y. Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Hi Andrea, This is so beautiful. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day:') Alexis
Downing  Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 5:57 AM
A beautiful Christmas tune... Congratulations!
Andresen Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 3:15 AM
- A short visit: Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Andrea ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sathasivam Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 2:56 AM
Excellent Acrostic. Beautifully written my friend. Enjoyed . Thank for sharing it.
Ball Avatar
November 29, 2016 at 1:12 AM
Beautifully done Andrea. Loved it and the beautiful pic. Sorry it took so long to get back to you but every now and then I have to take a little time off or I burn out with all my other responsibilities. Thanks so much for the kind words on my "Say Whut?" God Bless, JB
Yvonne Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 3:43 PM
Shivers ran all the way up my back. The best kind of write. Another super fav for me. Today is my birthday so I put up a special write to celebrate my special day.
May Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Wonderful Acrostic Andrea...best wishes
Green Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 8:36 AM
What a beautifully crafted acrostic poem on the true meaning of Christmas. I rally enjoyed reading this today.
Kannan Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 3:48 AM
Lovely acrostic Andrea... Beautifully written...A big 7...
Chircop Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 3:26 AM
What a sweetheart you are...Your kind spirit is Christmassy all year through..Yes Baby Jesus should be the reason for this beautiful described season in yr excellent acrostic.A fave
Andresen Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 3:25 AM
- A beautiful picture you created with your words, Andrea - Christmas for me means ... family and love :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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