Drawing ever nearer to the day
that jolly old man
in his red and white suit
uses his magic
to come down the chimney
and what a great trick that is
since I don't have one
Stockings have been hung
from the balustrade with care
decorations and spray-on snow
adorn the christmas tree this year
home made cookies and a warm glass of milk
wait for santa on the table
near the foot of the stairs
A list of presents I no longer make
for he knows what I like
and surprises are best
everyone is happy with what Santa left
but that's not what christmas
is really about
for it's not the receiving
but the giving that counts.
Author notes
I wrote this as part of an amateur poets society back in 2002 for our christmas in July meeting.
Errant Panther
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I loved the imagery in this piece. The last verse is my favorite of all. Thank you for sharing in my contest.
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this was a very nice poem taht went over all the joys of christmas. It made me feel so peaceful and happy. Thanks for entering it into my contest. Merry Christmas and good luck!
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this is another amazing write and I so remember when you read it out i was so awe with it than as i am with it now. Again a beautiful write my sweet.
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Hey Scott, firstly, great to see you back posting again
. This is a lovely piece full of the right sentiments for christmas, this echo's a conversation I had with my children just before christmas, all 4 of them sitting on the bed (because I couldn't get out!) having a deep and meaningful about what Christmas mean to us well done my friend xx
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well done great poem
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They say 'It's the thought that counts', you expressed the sentiment beautifully, thanks for sharing....Sue
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Very cute!!
lol.. this was a cute little poem. I liked it alot!! Hehehehe! I probably could not write a christmas poem if I tried.. seeing as I am starting to hate christmas.. LOL
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Happy to read something new from you (even if it is old). Love the humor in the first stanza. Light and sentimental, a nice touch as always.
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Hey youuuuuuuuu so good to see you penning
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Christmas is so many wonderful things, as you have included in this great write, And I love the closing line, Giving so counts at this time of year
Happy Holidays to you and yours across the miles
Love and Light
Frozentearz -
very nice
i check everyday to see if you have written something new,what a pleasent suprize this was.take care,Tisha,sarahs' momma
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I like the message. & It's nice to see you writing, I haven't seen you in a while.
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