Short Poinsettias Poems

gold poinsettias

       decorate a green wreath

          .... my homemade gift...

Read More

he brings poinsettias

      my favourite.....

            who needs spring flowers...

Read More

snow-carpeted lawn
welcomes poinsettias to dance...
pine trees strive to sway...

Read More

red poinsettias  
brighten antique bubble lights
holiday treasures

12/15/2020

Contest: Hi-Ku 2
Sponsor: Brian Strand...

Read More

poinsettias blooming
on someone else’s mantel -
clearly I see them
guarded by two nutcrackers
and cheered on by crackling fire
...

Read More

red and evergreen
bushes proudly displayed, joy
marriage's first kiss 



**I got married in December and the church was full of poinsettias....it was so beautiful....

Read More

There once was a young fellow from Philadelphia
Who would sometimes go into fits of hysteria
When a bombshell he viewed
He became totally unglued
Started drooling and eating poinsettias...

Read More

There once was a young fellow from Philadelphia
Who would sometimes go into fits of hysteria
When a bombshell he viewed
He becomes totally unglued
Starts drooling and eating poinsettias...

Read More

There once was a young fellow from Philadelphia
Who would sometimes go into fits of hysteria
When a bombshell he viewed
He became totally unglued
Started drooling and eating poinsettias 


...

Read More

There once was a fellow from Philadelphia
Who would sometimes go into fits of hysteria
When a bombshell he viewed
He became totally unglued
Started drooling and eating poinsettias


...

Read More

There once was a young fellow from Philadelphia
Who would sometimes go into fits of hysteria
When a bombshell he viewed
He became totally unglued
Started drooling and eating poinsettias


© Jack Ellison 2015...

Read More

i dreamt passing through eden's bidding gates....
walking down glittering streets

a gathering of charity's lifted souls....
yuletide hearts rejoiced glad

angels praised his goodness....
poinsettias circled round his blessed presence...

Read More

His reindeer tie clopped around the room
Kicking his heels as poinsettias bloomed
His owner chased him before the party
Reindeer tie was excited, hale and hearty

Snowman tie said I will adorn your suit
Owner stopped chasing the big galoot
Put on his gorgeous designer silk snowman tie
Went to the party as the handsomest guy...

Read More

gargoyles and ginseng
    ukeleles and eucharists
  poinsettias and pancreases
    Thracians and Thermopylaes

  all of the above, some of the above
    one of the above, none of the above ~
  everything, something, one thing, no
    thing in common with Brahman
      Brahmin
       Bar Man
           or
        Bra-Man...

Read More

mint green Christmas and
star shaped poinsettias point
at the golden hour

red plant revelry
and hoot owl's quiet in snow
mauve sun is setting

pretty centerpiece
where loved ones gather laughing
joy of the season

the scarecrow leaning
calls to mind the songbird days
in burgundy hat

celebrating Him
and jack frost is at the door
flower of christmas
...

Read More

The cemetery is alive
With freshly cut mums and poinsettias.
Gathering people make it even more abuzz.

A crisp wind blows
Over each receding blade of grass –
Slowly turning them the color of brass.

A handful of tombstones –
Sun-dappled underneath oak trees –
Are scratched by fallen amber leaves.

The crucifixion mound
Overlooking it inspires the Christmas spirit
Within the hearts of those who visit....

Read More

bright red and white poinsettias all in bloom
smells of balsam fir permeate the room
holiday melodies are playing softly
while prime rib’s roasting in the oven slowly
needhams, cookies and fudge treats to delight
colorful ornaments and lights sparkle so bright
pink, red and white bubbly chilling on ice
many delicious hors d’oeuvres to entice 
happy laughter and joyous sounds all surround  
while the Christmas spirit is spread all around...

Read More

God created the Earth
And stood back to see.
What more did it need-
Maybe some green trees?

It needed more color
To make it look its best,
So he created all the flowers
Just to add a little zest.

Roses, violets, and lilies of the valley,
Snapdragons, azaleas, poinsettias, and dahlias,
Chrysanthemums, marigolds, zinnias and fern.
I cannot name them all, now it’s your turn!

The flowers added color,
And lots of zest.
Now, Earth was beautiful-
It had passed the test!...

Read More

Little poor Pepita from Mexico
She had no money to sacrifice The Son of God
Picking flowers while wandering slow
Some poinsettias with their leaves as red
A different offer than the local population with their money to give
She still was bringing them to The House of God
Asking for salvation and to honor instead
The rich people asked themselves why?
But Pepita did not pay attention to them
Her thoughts and believe in the magic of love did lead her
And let her build castles in the sky...

Read More