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The Hush of Christmas Past

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Faces bright with anticipation
Awaiting Christmas illumination

Dad turned the switch on at the wall
The Christmas lights twinkled in the hall

The children gasped at the wondrous sight
Smiling faces beamed with rapturous delight

A magical moment for us all to see
Dad switching on the Christmas tree
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12~02~14

Entered into Christmas Tree Contest
Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/30/2021 4:01:00 PM

What a wonderful family tradition illuminated in your beautiful shape poem. Nothing like the first lighting of the family Christmas tree! Congrats and high fives! Thanks for taking us back to such happy memories! Hugs***

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/30/2021 12:12:00 PM

Fantastic. Congratulations!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/31/2015 2:43:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem once again, Jan. It is a wonderful one! I'm glad it was given recognition this time around. Congrats to you!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/31/2015 4:21:00 PM

Thanks Kelly I love the fact that the shape poem was inspired by Armand's comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 3/25/2015 12:37:00 PM

a 7, :) Blessings dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2015 12:38:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs jan xx

Emmanuel Brian Oule

Date: 3/25/2015 10:37:00 AM

this is poem goes to my other name #Emmanuel, well written, Congs I have a Christmas poem too Bryan

Emmanuel Brian Oule
Date: 3/26/2015 5:10:00 AM

So welcome JAN, HUGS TOO, i will always read your works Bryan loves,

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2015 10:41:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Bryan:-) Hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 2/19/2015 10:51:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem and your creative write of inspiration.7 Blessings dear friend eve

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2015 3:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve i do appreciate your support:-) Hugs jan xx

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 12/30/2014 4:30:00 AM

Hey Jan. I thought HUSH OF CHRISTMAS PAST WAS ILLUMINATING. Entertaining!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/30/2014 4:54:00 AM

Thanks for the witty comment Val:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/12/2014 4:49:00 PM

I came back here to say that I am sorry this one of yours did not appear on the winners' list. It is simply marvelous. I could just imagine that "hush" as they wait with anticipation for the lights to come on. Hope you are enjoying yourself on your weekend and that we can talk soon.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/14/2014 3:49:00 AM

Your comment means more than being on the list Andrea I do so appreciate you dropping back:-) Hugs Jan x

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 12/9/2014 2:00:00 PM

Apollinaire should be pride to see your poem,as we all are.Best regards and wishes of the seasons,O.B.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 3:35:00 PM

Thanks so much Ovidiu:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear

Date: 12/9/2014 9:45:00 AM

very unique way to tell the story. Loved it!! May you and your family have the best of the Christmas season now and all year long. Blessings and hugs Edith

Jan Allison
Date: 12/9/2014 10:48:00 AM

Thanks so much Mama Bear - I can't wait to see the back of 2014 it has been my worst year ever: -( Seasons greeting to you and all your lovely family:-) hugs jan xxx

Nudershada Cabanes

Date: 12/7/2014 10:55:00 AM

Well crafted piece Jan. It created a lovely image. Good Luck in the contest! Hugs, Shada

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2014 11:03:00 AM

The creativity is all down to Maurice's idea so he deserves the credit for suggesting it to me - I just did the writing and took his advice:-) hugs jan xxx

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/3/2014 5:52:00 PM

Hi Jan, how clever! Very cute couplet that tells it like it is for all little kids, all within the Christmas Tree image! Love it! GL in the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2014 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Sandra Maurice suggested i make it look like a tree - i am so so proud of the result:-) hugs jan xx

David Meade

Date: 12/3/2014 8:42:00 AM

"In your light, we see light!" Wonderful

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2014 9:16:00 AM

Thank so much for the lovely comment David i posted this then Maurice suggested i make it into a tree form - turned out far better than I ever dreamed:-) Hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/3/2014 2:39:00 AM

Always a magical moment when the Christmas lights come on... I love how you've shaped this poem into a tree, Jan! Nice work! Good luck in Mystic's contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2014 2:41:00 AM

There is a hush or gasp when the lights go on - its a magical time when the children are young:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/2/2014 10:07:00 PM

Wow lovely write Jan!simple and sweeet! Gl in contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/3/2014 1:54:00 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 12/2/2014 7:10:00 PM

A lovely poem Jan...very creative...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 7:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph I wanted to do a light hearted write and make myself smile:-) Hugs jan x

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/2/2014 4:59:00 PM

The brilliance is in your poem. I only noticed the shape you had already created. I deserve no credit here. You are the genius Jan. It is a number one winner receiving many favs.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 5:12:00 PM

Aww Maurice you are too kind if you hadn't pointed it out to me it would never have ended up as brilliant as it has turned out - thank you thank you thank you:-) Hugs Jan xx

Aiyah Torres

Date: 12/2/2014 3:38:00 PM

wow!! :) what a cute christmas tree poem.. what?!..forget it... it's really outstanding... :) superb write,Jan!! ^_^

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 3:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Aiyah I wrote the poem and Maurice suggested the Christmas tree form which worked out brilliantly - so I owe the creativity totally to him:-) Hugs jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/2/2014 3:21:00 PM

VERY creative, Jan. I think it deserves a high place!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 3:22:00 PM

It's all down to Maurice's brilliant idea of making it look like a tree - I only wrote the words:-) hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/2/2014 2:43:00 PM

I love it Jan and the shape is perfect....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 2:45:00 PM

thanks Tim the creativity is all down to Maurice:-) hugs jan x

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/2/2014 2:20:00 PM

Not just your tree shines, your poem shines brightly also Jan. A beautiful tree. 7

Jan Allison
Date: 12/2/2014 2:23:00 PM

Thanks BrendaIi had tragic news at work today and wrote it on my lunch break it has made me smile especially since Maurice suggested making it into a tree form - all credit for the shape is down to his inspiration - i take no credit for it:-) Hugs jan xxx