Hear, o hear, I cry, my Christmas plea—
The season is upon us with its joys:
Tonight I place my Gifts beneath the tree.
First, of course, for children at my knee,
I wrap the choicest, sweetest Christmas toys:
Hear, o hear, I cry, my Christmas plea—
Next, for those whose love I owe in fee,
I crave choice words of blessing they enjoy:
Tonight I place my Gifts beneath the tree.
Then, for those whose lives reach near to me,
I carol to recall the Holy Boy:
Hear, o hear, I cry, my Christmas plea—
For those I do not know but who are free
With His good-will to all who share His joy:
Tonight I place my Gifts beneath the tree.
And last, for all who live on bended knee
To serve the meek, my prayers I employ:
Hear, o hear, I cry, my Christmas plea—
For tonight I place my Gifts beneath the tree.
A contest entry
- Love Came Down At Christmas Time by Talking Toni.
850 points, ended December 25, 2007, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Sonnets and Villanelles, smudged or not, Round One by ecrivain01.
650 points, ends December 6, 31 entries
• next poem in this contest, • Add to finalists list, or remove from contest
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Very nice ...
and very nicely executed poem. Thanks for entering and Happy Holidays.
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Very nicely done. I enjoyed the way you went through the list of people touched by Christmas's gifts. You described each one very well and created a loving spell. From smallest toy to spiritual joy the song of Christmas was well sung. Good use of the Villanelle.
Love, Tom B.
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Heartfelt Plea!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was very heartfelt and sincere filed with the compassion of God. Thanks for your entry and the best of luck in our contest!!!~~Toni~~ -
Wonderful prayer, wonderful form, and wonderful message of giving, I like how you point out that no matter whats going on, its always a good time to pray and talk to God, for every occasion, we give and thank God!!! well done and thanks for entering!!! -Eleven
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Oh wow! I love the Villanelle and this one is wonderful. Composed as a prayer this poem has so much power. Thank you for posting this.
Love,
Amera♥
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Thank you. I wasn't sure about it...afraid of it becoming just too much, too emotional. The form helped control things a bit. But thank you for your positive response. That means a great deal.
Again, thank you, and best for a warm and wonderful Christmas Eve.
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