Yuletide Shadows


Old fashioned memories of Christmas eve

wrap up her heart with twinkling fairy-lights

Hot sugar-plum trickles its sweetness from Winters gone

Cold waltzing winds invite wild fire to warm the hallway 

till the last ember from maple logs fades soft and slowly within her soul.

A cup of joy from season's song fills up each thought with yester's vision

when silver tinsel sparkled the night and voices hummed in graceful cheer.

When melting icicles glistened in his eyes as virgin snowflakes veiled her brown hair.

Incadescent hues in cobbled alleys welcome December

with blue spruce pine cones and wholly wreaths

Comforting scents of cedar wood and vigil lanterns 

 light up the Grotto and winding streets.

Another year,her eyes sat on a silent star which stands upon the verdant tree

Which knows a wish,which hears each sigh,yet fails to sprinkle serenity.

The perching robin has left its nest,leaving its scarlet upon her chest

Smouldering ash is what remains and lurking frost on window-panes.

Neath the lone mistletoe by candle bliss, Upon her brow His withered kiss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Loving Iii Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I see... a child old enough to walk and talk. from not so long ago. Very glad to se you. Who's that girl posting? a sister?
Chircop Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Hi John.I think you are referring to my daughter Christina. She's learning about the fun of poetry and expressing herself through words,so I encouraged her to give Poetrysoup a try,and learn from other soupers apart from sharing her poems.Thanks for reading.I appreciate
Vialpando Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I like it. It gives a mystery and a calmness.
Peranteau Avatar
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
mine goosez are all bump'd up my dear poet...come here dear pneuma....closer girl...mine mistletoe meanderz...'gainst yourn lips...can yuh feel me ") may 2026 be pivotal my beautiful confidant....much love to you and yourz...hyphen-yourz ')
Chircop Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Thanks for reading my poetry and supporting it
Parker Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
2026....a whole new boulevard to explore, CC. This talks of dear memories...make some new ones to suit your Soul. Blessings, :o))
Chircop Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Thankyou so much Arlo.I did try to write something new..but it was inspired by war in the world,so sorry it's a sad one.I will read you as soon as I have some free time and other soupers too
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