When autumn trees have shed their last
In encore to summer past,
Silent nights grow longer still,
Harbinger to winters chill.
Inglenook bids “come hither sit”
‘Neath flickering candles, barely lit.
Ghosting shadows with spirals dance,
Yearning for some small romance.
Oaken beams are gaily dressed
Upon their limbs a silvery vest
And kissing excuses hang like grapes
Making single people meet like drapes.
Every present lays in wait
Resigning to their chosen fate
Restless children stare and gape
Yielding wishes for their escape
Church bells chime in radio voice,
Hymns resound as choirs rejoice.
Remembering this day the birth of a child
In stable manger all meek and mild,
Saviour to all mankind’s ills,
The epiphany of faith fulfilled.
May Christmas be a time for all men
And sweet wishes from this poets pen.
So at poems end I’ll say amen.
Author notes
Merry Christmas To All The Friends I Know And To All The Friends I have Yet To Meet.
Colin Marschall
A contest entry
- Acrostic Christmas by daviscth.
390 points, ended November 29, 2007, 20 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Joy to the world!!! 1,000 christmas poems wanted!!! by Elvenfairy.
3265 points, ended March 1, 2008, 139 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Honesty Before Nicety
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Honesty before Nicety
I thought this poem read excellently it painted a beautiful picture one of poetic tranquility, splendour of nature, romance, in fact I thought it was a really good write. Authors note Merry Christmas To All The Friends I Know And All The Friends I Have To Meet.
The Authors: Notes Honesty Before Nicety
I encountered confusion here as you have just sent me a link to the true meaning of Christmas and it says I quote from the link: Christmas has to do with pagan worship and christmas is in opposition to God and it is idolatorous.
I read your comment: Also Christ was born in October December 25 wasn't adopted as the date until the third century (strange that it falls on a Pagan festival as well Winter Solstice) Nicety Before Honesty ?
While I sincerly thank you for kindly sending me the link : http://www.ensignmessage.com/archives/christbirthday.html
You further kindly mentioned: The fact that the bible doesn't actually mention the birthdate of Jesus is a very good reson for us not to celebrate it ... just think if we got it wrong.
Please clarify as I have got mixed messages?
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What is the mixed message???
Just because I don't actually believe in Jesus the son of God or in God for that matter doesn't expell me from writing a christmas poem. I'm not going against any who do believe, I celebrate Christmas not because I associate it with the birth of Jesus but because it is a tradition to, I understand the Christian view of Christmas and use those images and ideals in writing poetry much the same as many, many others do.
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A good and worthy winner. Congratulations.
It is a pleasure to lose in competition against such a good offering that not only fulfills the spirit of the competition but conveys an appropriate message in both initials and verse.
Seasons greetings
Jim
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this was a very nice poem. It was filled with such peaceful scenes. Thanks for entering this into my contest! Merry Christmas!
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The message here is excellent, no cliche rhymes in the body of this work...I'd just like you to incorporate a syllable count per line to make the flow of this a little smoother...that's just a personal preference though. Thanks for sharing dear.
Laura x
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A great idea, I'll work on it.
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wow
excellent acrostic..excellent rhyme..well here goes..because always your writes knock me on my ass..lol..well the and kissing excuses hang like grapes..making single people meet like drapes..sounds a little forced to me..but do I have any suggestions well umm..no...and the rhyming scheme other than that is amazing..as is your work..This is a wonderful christmas poem..really gets you in the holiday mood..I LOVE this time of year...blessings to you and best of luck in the contest..
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your right it does come over a little forced and I will probable edit to improve it.
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This is such a beautiful Christmas acrostic. I love what you put in the note. It gives the reader a nice warm feeling of friendship. Thanks for posting this in my contest and all the best of luck at judging. Cathy
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