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Warm Glow of Christmas Past

Return again warm glow of Christmas past,
Rekindle precious times I hold so dear.
Transport me back and let my mind be cast
On golden memories of yesteryear.

A fir tree trimmed with fragile fairy lights
Illuminates an angel’s modest smile,
The mystery of secret gifts excites,
Though childhood dreams must slumber yet awhile.

Outside, a serenade of Christian souls
Regales our hearts with warm uplifting voice;
‘Oh little town of Bethlehem’ extols
The Saviour who gives reason to rejoice.

And those I’ve loved commemorate once more
The wonder of those Christmases of yore.



15/10/18

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/4/2020 7:31:00 PM

Wendy this was an amazing piece! Congrats on the top win!;)

Suz House

Date: 11/15/2018 7:23:00 PM

I really enjoyed this piece. Well written and mood inspiring.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/13/2018 5:37:00 PM

A heartwarming beauty Wendy. Congratulations on your top win! : )

Nick Trim

Date: 11/10/2018 5:48:00 AM

Great write well done

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/3/2018 8:50:00 PM

Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your top win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/29/2018 7:43:00 PM

Just wonderful. I love how the rhyme and meter of sonnet are spot on, along with great reminiscing on xmas Congrats

Nemo Simon

Date: 10/27/2018 10:49:00 PM

Wendy, this is a beautiful poem; I love how you capture the potency of Christmas memories and how they can bring us joy for years to come. Also, it's very neat how "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" fits perfectly in meter :)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 10/27/2018 9:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your high placement. Vrey nicely written. Love, joyce

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 10/27/2018 7:02:00 PM

Congratulations on your strong showing in this contest, Wendy, and for winning the jewelry! This is a lovely reflection on the meaning and memories of Christmas. All my best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew

Deb Radke

Date: 10/27/2018 2:04:00 PM

Hi Wendy. Congratulations on your winning entry; I knew this would place high in the contest. I'll say again, this is very beautiful. Take care. Deb

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/27/2018 1:23:00 PM

Beautifully written in celebration of our most sacred holiday Wendy. Congratulations on your most deserving win! : )

John Gondolf

Date: 10/27/2018 7:55:00 AM

Wendy, I love this nostalgic sonnet, congrats on your win. John

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/27/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, John. I loved the contrast you created in your own Christmas sonnet. Best wishes Wendy

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/27/2018 7:50:00 AM

Wendy, when you send me your address, please include your ring size. If not, I will find another piece of jewelry in blue or green as you indicated. It might be earrings, a pendant or a bracelet. Sometimes, if the ring size is right, I can offer a set of jewelry. Looking forward to getting your address. I have Nina's now and am waiting for yours and Nemo's. Hugs, Carolyn

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/27/2018 2:47:00 AM

This may very well be my personal favorite on the winner's list. It is charming, captivating and joyous. Your poem is a Christmas delight. Congratulations on your top placement. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/27/2018 8:16:00 AM

What a wonderful comment to receive, Caycay. The competition was really tough and I'd hate to have judged it! Thank you so much for such positive feedback.

Rob Carmack

Date: 10/27/2018 12:59:00 AM

Nicely done and congrats Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/27/2018 8:08:00 AM

That's very kind of you,Rob. I thought your 'Christmas music' entry was beautiful.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/27/2018 12:50:00 AM

Back with congratulations Wendy, well done. Tom.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/27/2018 8:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tom. It would have been quite some task for them with such great entries including your own. Best wishes Wendy

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/26/2018 11:33:00 PM

Excellent sonnet form and a beautiful message to which many can relate, Wendy. Congratulations on taking third place! Please send me a Soup mail with your address so I can send your prize. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, Carolyn

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/27/2018 8:03:00 AM

How exciting! Thank you so much both of you for such an accolade! I would hate to have been in your shoes with such fantastic entries from Christmas past and present. I'm thrilled! Best wishes Wendy

Deb Radke

Date: 10/26/2018 2:41:00 PM

This is perfect. Beautiful, uplifting and reminiscent of all that is good in childhood. Best wishes in the contest. Deb

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:05:00 PM

How kind of you, Deb. Very few photos were taken at Christmas so I'm grateful for the wonderful gift of memoies.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/26/2018 1:37:00 AM

This lovely nostalgic poem reads like a winner Wendy. I loved it! : )

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:03:00 PM

I would hate to be judging this one, Connie. There are some crackers out there!

Joseph May

Date: 10/23/2018 9:59:00 AM

Beautiful Christmas memories Wendy..best wishes....soup mail

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:00:00 PM

I'm grateful to you for taking the time to comment, Joseph!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/22/2018 7:57:00 AM

Well done, Wendy! A beautiful sonnet with uplifting content, pleasing rhyme and a good ear for meter. I can already see this on the winners' list! Regards // paul

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 2:59:00 PM

There are some excellent contenders out there,Paul, including your own! Thank you so much for the encouragement!