Gail Foster Poet Rhyme

The Old Lights of Christmas

Devizes, Wiltshire; New Year's Eve

The cyclist sees, in the edge of her eye
Fireworks flash in the distant beyond
Ghostly swans on the dark of the pond
The old lights of Christmas go glittering by
The cyclist sees, in the edge of her eye
Houses shimmer with sparkling rain
Curtains drawn on sorrow and pain
The old lights of Christmas go glittering by
The cyclist sees, in the edge of her eye
Stars wheel over the Market Place
The shift of a shadow on Ceres’ face
The old lights of Christmas go glittering by

© Gail Foster 31st December 2016

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Robert Lindley January 22, 2017 at 12:52 PM A truly exceptionally well written poem! A7 Adding to my fav list. Thanks.. Gail Foster February 11, 2017 at 4:39 AM Thank you, Robert

Daniel Turner January 2, 2017 at 8:14 PM Pedaling fast, leave the day in the past, but the wheels continue to turn, The world goes by, in the twinkling of an eye, Pretty lights now no longer burn:) Happy New Year, Gail Gail Foster January 8, 2017 at 10:04 AM And to you, Daniel. And yes, the wheels... We all have our personal traditions and going out on my bike at night at this time of year is one of mine. All the best, Gail

Tim Smith January 2, 2017 at 7:04 PM I see what you mean Gail...I like it Gail Foster January 8, 2017 at 10:01 AM Cheers, Tim

Sunlite Wanter January 2, 2017 at 5:38 PM Relaxing ride, I would think. Very lovely description. Gail Foster January 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thank you very much!

John Fleming January 2, 2017 at 4:56 PM I imagine you cycling out when taking a vigorous bike ride through a string of pretty little hamlets and villages sometime just before Christmas when I read this, Gail...Truly quite enchanting! All the very best for your New Year - Cheers! :) john Gail Foster January 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM And Happy New Year to you too, john! I do like a nice bike ride. All very atmospheric, so it was...