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Xmas Embellishments

Gifts love-packed Glass-balls gleam around Plastic-bells compact Move to and fro without sound Amidst wreaths, and nutcrackers Wool-stuffed Santa Claus Waves his hands like backpackers Gives a smiling solemn silent pose Stockings and reindeers Occupy their spaces as though it's their right Snowmen on snowglobes with no fears Mock at the Gnome that resembles a skeleton knight Nativity Figures and Sets change the zeitgeist Cardinals, finches, and redpolls rhythm-set All cumulate their concentration on Christ Has Emmanuel, in the hearts of humanity, been born yet…?

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Fading Star Silence

Date: 12/12/2023 9:19:00 PM

Wow, I’m reeling amidst the imagery and the brilliantly clever inking of this magnificent piece..feeling the spirit of Christmas and all things love and grace and beauty I feel as I read this divine piece, amazing poet! “Glass-balls gleam around plastic-bell compact” “snowmen on snowglobes with no fears mock at the gnome that resembles skeleton knight” —the depth of that line and the mesmeric way it drowns the mind and feels within is just phenomenal! This was truly a piece to be remembered!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/9/2023 4:16:00 PM

I love the festive and reflective nature of your holiday poem. I especially liked the last two lines...a pleasure to read. Have a pleasant evening, Sara