Reason A. Poteet Poet Villanelle

Twas Christmas 2002

‘Twas December, two thousand two;
Christmas, of course, and my main thought -
Decking the halls on Tye Avenue.

With a broken leg, I’m in a stew,  
my house, the only bare spot.
‘Twas December, two thousand two.

Grandkids, my volunteer work crew,
tied my heart in a granny knot.  
decking the halls on Tye Avenue.

Porch lights strung, manger scene askew,
my approval, they earnestly sought.
‘Twas December, two thousand two.

Front window tree, last thing to do;  
they attack it, never being taught. 
Decking the halls on Tye Avenue.

Year to remember, grandkids, do you?
a Christmas I have never forgot.
‘Twas December, two thousand two;
Decking the halls on Tye  Avenue.

December 28, 2020

contest:  Deck the Halls  (Villanelle)
sponsor:  Joseph May

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Eve Roper December 31, 2020 at 10:45 PM Congratulations on your great win, Reason, grandchildren are so dear. I love the sentence , tied my heart in a granny knot. Happy New Year’s best wishes hoping for a good up coming year. Hugs Eve

Joseph May December 31, 2020 at 3:48 PM A lovely memory Reason, Congrats on your win..

Bj Legros Kelley December 29, 2020 at 3:03 AM I love this! I'm sure your grandkids remember, and cherish those moments even if things went askew, just sharing time and Christmas with you! Reason A. Poteet December 30, 2020 at 4:40 AM I appreciate your input; thank you, BJ. With kids, one expects askew and cherishes it.