Red and green leaves,
swaddled in a blanket
on my doorstep
one Christmas Eve.
Still wonder
who left it there?
Author notes
20 words
A contest entry
- poinsettia by Melissa Gayle.
400 points, ended December 20, 2007, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Unique Gift Giving At Christmas by daviscth.
450 points, ended January 1, 2008, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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In just 6 short lines using simple words you have captured something amazing - I love it.
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What a lovely picture this leaves in the readers mind. and so many unanswered questions.
But also what a lovely thing to receive too.
I loved this.
Ann
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what a lovely puzzle! swaddled, the colors, such rich Christmas imagery - so succinctly done. Air Supply - wow! Love and other bruises, we will never forget!
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Very swet, whoever left it was thinking of you. I love the personal touch within this.
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This is a very unique gift indeed!!!
Thanks so much for posting it in my contest and all the best to you at judging, Cathy -
Nice economy of phrasing here--I like this very much.
Bill
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