W J Clarke Poet Villanelle

Tinsel of Gold

When she wrapped around the tinsel of gold,
The bare branches bowed around the Christmas tree,
And lo! It was a proud sight to behold

With coloured paperchains carefully rolled,
The honour was bequeathed at the age of three,
When she wrapped around the tinsel of gold

Small soft hands dipped in baubles new and old,
A jumbled wild glittered decorating spree,
And lo! It was a proud sight to behold

Each Christmas we watched adornment enfold,
Lifting our diligent little working bee,
When she wrapped around the tinsel of gold

Final touches, un-coordinated, yet bold
Animated eyes reflecting sparkle and glee,
And lo! It was a proud sight to behold

Now that our brightest star has left the fold,
Like each tree, we remember what used to be,
When she wrapped around the tinsel of gold,
And lo! It was a proud sight to behold

24/11/22
Sponsor: Constance La France
Write a Christmas poem contest

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Sam Kauffman December 7, 2022 at 11:35 AM WJ, this poem is so tender and overflowing with the charm of a child at Christmas. Congratulations on your win! Blessings. W J Clarke December 8, 2022 at 3:05 AM Thank you very much Sam. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Christuraj Alex December 5, 2022 at 7:39 PM Very beautiful poem with a love-filled narration. W J Clarke December 6, 2022 at 1:06 PM Thank you very much Christuraj. Your comments are very much appreciated

Constance La France December 5, 2022 at 1:20 AM WJ, a magical and lovely poem, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Write A Christmas Poem, well done, blessings W J Clarke December 5, 2022 at 5:56 AM Thank you very much Constance.