Cinnamon and nutmeg
are smells in the air
mixed with pine needles
aromas--pleasant in there
Baking up gingerbread men
decorating them nice
is it time to go outside?
to us, it does entice..
Snow falling f r e e l y
all over the place
catching in my hair
and into my face
Oh, how it's cold
Just standing out here
looking at twinkling lights
appreciating them so sincere
Reindeer, illuminated and moving
candy canes border the street
Snowflakes and shiny stars
for attention they compete!
The snow's become sticky
we grab some supplies
putting together a snowman
with two black coals for the eyes
I feel something icy
hit me flat in the back
everyone acts way too innocent
then smiles for all, they suddenly crack
The chill takes over
and sends us hurrying in
we sit and drink hot cocoa
warmth--it spreads all within
Christmas time memories
I'll always hold near
spending it with family
reminds me sweetly, Holiday Cheer!
Author notes
Guess this poem went over a 30 line limit in a different contest, even though it sat there for weeks without a word. So I'd like to know what you all think of this poem, hell even tell me why a lousy 5 or 6 lines should shove it out of the contest if you care to elaborate. Either way, this poem is about every christmas memory I could think of that I've had, like throwing snowballs or going to look at Christmas lights. I tried to capture each moment throughout the stanzas. 
Written December 20th, 2003
A contest entry
- For All Christmas Time fun (first contest) ENTER ENTER ENTER by smileywinks.
300 points, ended December 24, 2003, 28 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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There is a meaning to all this feeling and senses and if you had read the end you would have known that.
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What if christmas is not all that what if there are deep rooted things besides nutmeg inthe air what if nutmeg was a parelle to somehting excuse my bad spelling. But i think you should feel your soul instead of your senses
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This was a good poem and shame on them for penalizing you just because it was to long for thier liking. I think if you have more to say then by all means say it I mean you can't be leaving out any memories now can you, it just wouldn't be right
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This was great! If I had one Christmas like that, it would have been wonderful. Thanks for sharing it.
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I just wanted to take a second and thank everyone for their thoughtful comments and the support that I really needed. I'm so glad I could bring fond memories of the holidays to you all. Very sincere thank you!
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AWESOME and as you know, I didn't have a line limit!!!!!!!!!
I don't believe in many rules!!!!!!!!
Cause most are crazy
and created by fools!
ROFL
Okay was trying to make it sound like a poem there for a minute! LOL
I loved this and it brought me into some memories too!
Thankx for entering, I loved this write by you!
I wish you and yours a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON this year!
~~~~~~~~~~~~Happy New yesr~~~~~~~~~~
XOXO Veronica good luck in the contest, it's gonna be hard to judge
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absolutely brings back snowy christmas's as a child. Wonderful details, and scenes. I love every line. I do not know what another six lines hurt to me it was absolutely wonderful.
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That was wonderful, you really captured winter very well. It makes me want to go outside and play in the snow all day! That was very good, keep writting!
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Christmassy
Thanks for cheering me up, I keep forgetting how close we are to Christmas, what is it? Four days now? Something like that. Thanks for the pleasant reminder.
Its well written, with an effective rhyming scheme and flows well. Well done, a Christmas achievement to be truly proud of.
lynn xXx
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You have painted a wonderful picture of childhood memories, its great to read something to bring back a happier time, I can remember doing all those things. Its a nice read. Give me snow! Take care, Lissa
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You've brilliantly painted the fesitivity season here... my mouth's watering now... lol
I liked the way you spread the word "freely"... overall it was an enjoyable read... thanx for sharing... sorry that it wasn't considered among the winners for a few extra lines... take care... Merry Christmas to you and your family...
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I like it. It seems to me like a bunch of disjointed memories from a snowy day, or maybe a collection of days, just meshed into one. There is a sort of seperation between the sections, each one relating a different memory. It is interesting, and i like it. ANd when they are all put together, they embody all the pictures of christmas and a perfect winter that we all share. A very nice poem.
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I can so relate to this! U r great...keep writing. Very nice poem.
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