I had a vision Christmas night,
while sitting blue in candle light.
Bereft of strength, good will and cheer
with naught but loneliness this year,
a wonderment had filled my sight.
The mellow glow from candle’s wick
had sputtered pink and silver quick!
I thought my eyes had played a game
and rubbed them as wee figures came,
though startled, was not feeling sick.
The air was laced with fragrant mist
all cranberry and chocolate kissed,
and by the windows soon appeared
a twinkling tree with star that cheered,
this tattered room had sorely missed.
My soul had warmed as did the room
for hearth held fire in its womb,
and there above; as over door
hung golden holly to adore,
its glitter hues displaced the gloom.
Poinsettias’ velvet; red and white
replaced the dust on shelves just right,
as each soft petal held a smile
adding festive flair with style,
and ended loneliness’s blight.
It’s then I woke too much surprise
t’was not a vision touched my eyes,
but a real visit by fairies: three
that spruced the room with life for me.
This special gift; my heart shall prize!
Author notes
Artist credit on picture 'Enchanted evening by Lisa Jane' (all rights reserved)
Christmas poem using the Quintella form
Background the same as bio page:
http://allpoetry.com/Sandi%20Alford
I hope you enjoy, Happy Holidays! 
In a list
A contest entry
- Win free memberships & More for Winter Graphics or Poems!!! by Kari.
3000 points, ended January 1, 18 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Top Notch Poems About Christmas by ecrivain01.
1250 points, ended November 22, 21 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Very nice ...
and very nicely done. Not what I'm looking for in this contest, but very nice nonetheless. Congratulations also on your shiny trophy.
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Thank you Jim
I misunderstood the contest, just throw it out my friend, no problem here.
I've been away forever again, and am sorry you are still so ill. Sending prayers and lots of hugs your way.
many blessings 
Sandi
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A charming piece of poetry. Excellent flow and rhythm. Perfect rhyme. I loved this. Congratulations on the silver trophy!
Sam
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Hi Sam,
thank you sweetie for stopping by today and for leaving your kindness behind
I truly appreciate you!
love and blessings, Sandi
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wonderful
refined poem - that's what i like, well done -
The background on this is gorgeous. The poem is rich, elegant and just so into the spirit. Fantastic job and presentation. Congrats on you win as well
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The rhyming in this poem was amazing. This is a fantastic write. The imagery was wonderful and it was a delight to read. Very in with the holiday season and you caught the mood perfectly.
Great work =)
Laura -
a beautiful write for the holidays and a lovely background to go with it
all the best to you
love
alyzeh
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aw what a beautiful poem and a delightful border good luck inthe contestmaralisa
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SO SWEET AND LOVELY!!!!
What a sweet and lovely poem for the holidays! The magic of the faeries!'s
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