Christmas Nonet Poems

She shivers under a thick blanket 
twisted limbs seeking sympathy 
she envisions twinkling lights 
and the cinnamon scent 
of Christmas candles 
watching lovers’ 
mistletoe 
kisses...

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Every Christmas I make chocolates for a neighbour friend
It brightens her day to eat chocolates  I made
So when the Christmas season is near
I make...

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Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Children, Go Where I Send Thee
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Twelve Days of Christmas
What Child Is...

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The
Turkey
That escaped
This thanksgiving
Wanting more living
Had fled in November
In hope he would remember
The route with the fastest vessel
To Britain where Christmas was special...

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She 
sings songs.
November,
so melodic. 

"Breathe the season's poise. 
Inhale, embrace quiet."  

Festive year's end beckons me.
My total demeanor is calm.  
I see Christmas...

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The penultimate month- November 
The month that I most remember 
Though I was born- December 
It's November, for me 
And why November? 
Because Christmas 
is...

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Silent like the night all Christmas day,
Normal adornments simply scarce,
No Natal dinner this year,
Just a sandwich and wine,
Can't revel to feast.
I'll shed a tear
In recall,
Years...

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Gathering around the Christmas tree

expectations light up faces

mom and dad sitting close by

love and laughter rising

names on presents seen

handing out gifts

what is it

for me

yes ......

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First sight of fallen white virgin snow 
Tats lace patterns on window panes
Grandma's breakfast stirs the house.
Wood burning flames chatter 
In the old fireplace.
Festive winter...

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This year is winding down to its end.
Christmas is but two weeks away.
How quickly do the seasons
come and go . . . come and go...

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Remember Why

Oh, I went Christmas shopping today
Even though I said I would not
Twenty twenty's such a mess
Saw not a single smile
It's that time of year
But...

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Blessing are everywhere to be seen,
large ones for you and some for me,    
many are small as can be,   ...

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give a thought for those who are alone,
in recluse silence they atone,
a lighted candle stands by,
flickers flame with a sigh,
casts shadow on wall,
life a grey...

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HEAVEN AND EARTH

cherubim cheering, chestnuts o’er fire,
plumes of heat in kin’s nighttime sleep,
preparing the gift of peace —
turtle doves for release.
commanded, angels
keep watch by moon,
stirring...

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