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***Festive Spirit***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Festive Spirit


Coming of Christmas makes our hearts feel so joyous

joyous thoughts of family, friends and New Year coming

Shimmering lights gleam through festive frosty windows

window sills and rooftops, jewel encrusted, softly shimering

Christmastide carols in melodious descant, on horse drawn sleigh

sleigh bells jingle, through hushed sleepy hollows at Christmastide

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Art by Terry Redlin
Background created by -LilacThOughts-

Mirror Sestet - a form created by ShelleyA

Mirror Sestets should be unrhymed.

These are the instructions for the form:
The Mirror Sestet is a six lined un-rhymed version of poem.

The first word of line 1 does not rhyme with the last word of line 1.
The first word of line 2 is the last word of line 1 and the
last word of line 2 is the 1st word of line 1.

The first word of line 3 does not rhyme with the last word of line 3.
The first word of line 4 is the last word of line 3 and the
last word of line 4 is the 1st word of line 3.

The first word of line 5 does not rhyme with the last word of line 5.
The first word of line 6 is the last word of line 5 and the
last word of line 6 is the 1st word of line 5.

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  • LittleAnn
    December 30, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED !!

    I actually read this a few days ago, but for some reason I didn't comment...
    This is a beautiful poem that was such a joy to read.
    Christmas may not be a time of perfection, but it's a time of love and joy indeed.
    Thank you for sharing this!
    Keep on writing!
    Annie


  • Melodies
    December 25, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!

    Cleverness! I like this form and what you wrote, very much. Well said, and inspiring, too.


  • Sandra R Reynolds gold member
    December 23, 2008
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    BANDITS UNITED

    Great write and form.


  • JustADutchie gold member
    December 23, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!!!

    Nice form and very heartwarming words. Hope your family will heal soon. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.


  • Dark Otter
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Your seasonal poem appropriately uses a difficult form to share these unique Christmas images. Congrats on the HM and please enjoy the spotlight.


  • Desire gold member
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandits United!!

    Beautiful piece penned Lilac~ Love the words weaved also the message You have shared with us
    Border adds that extra touch too
    Wish You and Your family the Best~
    Much Healing for Your Father also Mother
    Miss Your Presence here
    Congratulations on Your HM!
    -Throws confetti-
    Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo


    Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
    Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
    Best wishes too
    with much love & light~ Desire~*~


  • Lost Vampyre Angel
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    This is amazing, I love your throughtful write here, this is very gentle and caring, lovely form too, you did excellant,
    all my love
    kitty
    xxxx


  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandit United!

    Dear Sister,
    This is such a lovely and thoughtful write, and I sense it is a reflection of you and your own thoughtfulness and tender care of those you encounter.
    This form is a bit complicated and it takes real skill to pull it together into such a meaningful write. The complimentary background is excellent. I really admire how you have placed the image over the white weave, wonderful!

    You have been Spotlighted by your Bandit Family today because WE CARE! We will continue to pray for you and your Family and wish you a joyful Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

    Brother Dennis

    P.S. Just a suggestion...you might consider double spacing the lines of your poem, it would be easier to read and look better, and would give more pause between lines for the imagery to work more efficently. Just my humble opinion.


  • dustookie2
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandits United!!!

    A true Christmas write makes me just linger in all that Christmas means Your imagery is picture card as I think of what a white Christmas would be like as opposed a blistering hot one. Thank you. A classic Christmas poem with a very interesting poetic form Shelly A has created. Merry Christmas all the best for the New Year.


  • Polaja Greeters member
    December 23, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    This is a gorgeous poem I love that you have used such descriptive words in such a strong way in this form I'm going Christmas Light Hunting tomorrow night - so this is a beautiful way to get my excitement up!



    Polly


  • ronnica
    December 23, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED
    This is a scene we in the tropics are unable to see except in picture form. I have to say it is lovely and more especially when placed with your poem
    throwing light on the windows and horse and sleigh. A winter wonderland.
    Happy Christmas.


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    December 22, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Sis, this is beautiful, the images I enjoy most - the carols and lights. We had a lot of snow over the weekend also, the combination of lights and snow was so lovely to see.

    I can't give you more any clappies, I gave them to you a year ago.

    We're expecting temperatures up to 52 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

    I hope you have a joyous Christmas and a happy and healthier 2009 for you and your family!


  • RatherImaginative silver member
    December 22, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!!!

    We received an unusual amount of snow this week for the area I live, and this evening I took a walk in it. Your piece put to words beautifully the experience of walking past certain of my neighbors' houses, and seeing the lights and Christmas trees through their windows, reflecting off the snow. Enjoy your day in the spotlight!


    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      RatherImaginative...

      Thank you very much, your words bring a smile to my heart...I wish we had snow here too, but it's great to imagine your walk - and I also love to see the decorations lighting up a Christmas window

      Wishing you a wonderful Christmas
      Much love ~Lilac


  • tawk gold member
    December 22, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Wow sis what an amazing write! I would not be able to do this type of writing. Wonderful imagery and emotion throughout. I so enjoyed reading. I love your background too. I am sending bunches of hugs to you, always remember how much you are loved. I will keep praying for you and your family. love and hugs always Theresa

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Dear Sis...

      Thank you so much for spotlighting me, it's just wonderful how a spotlight can lift a low spirit, especially from family and friends...

      Please give a Christmas hug to your little Princess for me, and I'm sending some love your way

      Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas
      All my love ~Sis


  • WolfHeart
    December 22, 2008

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    SpotLight

    Very nice mirror sestet. Very deserving of greenie and then some. Your writing is so sweet and ethereal.

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Hi Mum!

      Thank you mum for your spotlight and most generous comment, it means a lot to me right now...

      Take care and keep well
      Merry Christmas...
      Much love your ~daughter


  • Twinstar
    December 22, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    A beautiful form, and joyful poem, filled with the spirit of Christmas.

    Love & Light
    Debbera

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Hi Debbera...

      I really enjoyed the challenge of this form

      Thank you so much for spotlighting me today, it was a wonderful surprise

      Have a wonderful Christmas, much love to you
      ~Lilac


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    December 22, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Congrats on the HM this recieved ~

    This is a delight to read on this day the eve of Christmas Eve [here in OZ anyway]

    I like the form, I've never seen it before so I enjoyed it more for that, and the art on the page, the background and picture compliments this all beautifully

    ♥
    Stay safe
    ~Manda

    Merry Christmas

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Hi Manda...

      Gosh it seems so weird that you celebrate Christmas before us here in England, I wish you a good one

      ...Thank you very much for your kind and generous comment, it has helped to raise my spirits today

      May you and your family have a lovely Christmas
      Much love ~Lilac



  • azure85 gold member
    December 22, 2008
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    BANDITS UNITED

    What a beautiful poem you have created, that shimmers with the joy of Christmas with every word.

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Hi azure...

      Thank you for the spotlight and for the wonderful compliment, I very much appreciate you visiting my poem

      Merry Christmas
      Much love ~Lilac


  • debilynn gold member
    December 22, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!!

    wonderful poem! well written, great form. fantastic imagery. superb rhythm. i really like the background also. how the image woven in the border and the tag is beautiful. thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. keep writing! God bless you always

    • -LilacThOughts-
      December 22, 2008
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      Hi Sis!

      Many thanks for your encouraging comments sis, so glad you enjoyed this piece

      I hope you are keeping well
      Lots of love is being sent your way for Christmas...x
      ~Your Sister in poetry


  • Miss Faerie Greeters member
    December 22, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    You have much more patience then I do! I would never be able to write something so effective with so many restrictions!

    A beautiful Christmas piece that speaks of true Christmas Joy.

    Shari


  • Simply Simple
    December 22, 2008

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    I love the picture and the background.
    Anyway, a lovely picture of Christmas time. This really made me smile. Excellent poem.


  • ShelleyA gold member
    December 30, 2007
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    A lovely write and presentation. Almost perfect form (windows last word line 3, window first word line 4) . Very good imagery, flow and tone. Lovely depth of feeling. Vivid descriptives, good word choice, alliteration and assonance. Well penned and much enjoyed.

  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    December 30, 2007
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    I like this very much. Lovely imagery, reminiscent of Currier and Ives. I love the border, using the weave along with an illustration., which fits your poem beautifully!

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