The Magic of Christmas

"Christmas lives in our hearts; sometimes we have to search a little,
but it's there."... by poet

I'll always remember pine Christmas trees 
scenting the air, along with plum pudding;
and the lights, soft color-etched memories
family, candlelight, carols to sing.

This year, no lads and ladies will gather,
Christmas will be with friends and memories.
But a year ago, we were together,
magic filled the air midst hours of tease.

If we could but capture moments in time,
save them to replay whenever we choose.
Christmas is the perfect time to remind
memories burnished by love we won't lose.

The magic of Christmas sung in noels,
serenading under stars' silver light.
Candlelight, open fire casting their spells,
A long-ago birth to make the world right.

November 27, 2022
for "A Writing Challenge: Write a Christmas Poem" contest
by Constance La France
First Place!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Chunn Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Congratulation on your win. Excellent writing.
Peck Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Thank you so much, Andy.
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December 7, 2022 at 10:10 AM
These are, indeed, Christmas moments to treasure, Ann. Oh that we could reconstitute these memories with the water of remembrance. I love the last line! So many beautiful scenes in each stanza! Congratulations on your win! Sending you blessings for new moments to treasure this year.
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:36 PM
Dear Sam, Thank you so much. A happy Christmas to you!
Alex Avatar
December 5, 2022 at 6:59 PM
"A long-ago birth to make the world right" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Thank you so much, Christuraj! Happy Christmas!
La France Avatar
December 5, 2022 at 12:26 AM
Ann, a exceptional poem, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Write A Christmas Poem, well done, and I love the quote also, blessings
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Thank you so much, Constance. I'm honored!
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Beautiful Christmas poem, and Congrats to you, Ann
Peck Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
George Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 8:19 PM
The beauty of Christmas and the memories it generates! Beautiful Ann and Congratulations on your first place win.
Peck Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Thank you, Valsa!
Anaya Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Congratulations Eve, on first place win! Yes, the smell of pine and candy canes!
Peck Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Thank you, Anaya.
Flood Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 11:21 AM
A smashing write for a first place win, Ann. Congratulations. Terry
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Thank you, Terry!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on your top win, Ann, you deserved it! Love all poignant lines of your magical poem, but this line has touched me most "If we could but capture moments in time, save them to replay whenever we choose." Love and best wishes ~ Mala
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Dear Mala, Yes if only we could! Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas!
Alex Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 5:16 AM
Wow! Such work! Congratulations!
Rysha Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 11:25 AM
"If we could but capture moments in time", I would capture the moment when I read this poem. I love!
Peck Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 3:10 PM
How kind of you, Varslan! Thank you.
Wolf Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 7:26 PM
I think that you have written a beautiful nostalgic piece, Ann, one which engages all the senses. Season's best, Gershon
Peck Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon! Happy Holidays to you and your wife!
May Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 3:43 PM
Wonderful Christmas write Ann, best wishes
Peck Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Thank you so much, Joseph!
Poet Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 7:11 AM
During this time of year, the focus is on spending quality time with family, which results in the creation of many fond memories. Best of luck to you in the Ann contest!
Peck Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Thank you, Lasaad!
Cunningham Avatar
November 27, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Christmas is all about family and celebrating the birth of our saviour, many happy memories are made at Christmas time. Good luck in the contest Ann. Tom
Peck Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Thank you, Tom.
Roper Avatar
November 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Ann, great verse. If your Quote is on your written page, you need to take your name off for Constance contest.
Peck Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 8:36 AM
Thank you, Eva!! I didn't even think!
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