Christmas Quintain (Sicilian) Poems

Merry Christmas is a greeting of cheer,
bidding each other a joyous Noël.
A salutation that's spoken each year;
it's tradition, wherever Christians dwell;
a blessing that is music...

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When Mama lay dying a sad Christmas because
We visited her in Memorial on that Christmas Eve,
She’d hidden away our presents as old Santa Claus.
She told...

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I’ve had my walk this steamy August day.
Now showered, cool, and reading in my chair,
I’m playing Christmas music. It’s my way
of challenging the seasons while...

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Income-augmentation is best enhanced 
In anticipation of great events
Financial dramatic Er-months entrance
For their grandiose and joyful moments
Aug’s volatile climate ain’t our hindrance



Aug. 8, 2022 ...

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“Peace on earth, goodwill to [wo]men,”
When I was a child unburdened by worry
Takes me a long way back to a time when,
With not a care...

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May everything you most desire come your way
In the guise of what’s best for you, our friend,
On this December 25th, 2021 … Christmas day!
And may...

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Candy canes pranced through his head and made him smile
The dream was the best one he had ever had at the age of three. 
Toys...

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Our choir cantata won't take place this year.
We lack the space to be six feet apart
on stage or in the choir loft, but the fear
of...

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The Naughty Little Puppy

She's lucky she is cute!
All day long she's chewing things.
I've yelled so much I'm mute, 
still she's chasing kids on bikes.
She's lucky...

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I tell you, girl, it’s better not to pout
Some tasty treats I have for you in store
I'm Santa's helper with a member stout
Unlike poor Santa,...

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At midnight, surrounded by those who are dear,
     Countdown is over; champagne has been chilled 
     The...

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It disappeared, we gave it away.
I’d like to find it again, for sure.
A good old fashioned holiday,
one without the digital manure,
the hype and verbal foreplay....

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