Hurry home for Christmas
there’s wonder everywhere,
the stores are aglow while Santa shows
and carols flood crisp wintry air.
At home joyful cards and greetings,
some new, some from way back when,
with a spirit of the season,
old friends reaching out again.
The scent from our fresh-cut pine tree
lit-up from root to the tip,
A seasonal show of bells and fake snow,
(that old fairy still can’t get a grip.)
The house is dressed with holly,
gifts and goodies of all kinds and sort,
fat balloons and coloured streamers,
some old ones newly wrought
Hurry home for Christmas,
you know we all miss you so,
but there’s one thing I’ll be concealing
until its time for the candle glow;
I’m waiting until you get here,
to hang up the mistletoe.
Ronnica 08
A contest entry
- A Christmas Special for Bandits Only... by The Poetic Bandits.
1750 points, ended December 31, 2008, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Christmas stories/memories and thoughts by cazzy71.
401 points, ended November 22, 20 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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Well, I certainly ...
do like the way you ended this.
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thank you
I can picture the scene this beautiful poem conjurs up in my mind. This piece is atmospheric and wonderful. -
I love this line especially, and the internal rhyme works so well, too.
"A seasonal show of bells and fake snow,"
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Judges Comment...
This is heartwarming to read, and eloquently sums up the feelings your heart is holding...I'm not sure which option you have chosen, as you haven't put it in your authors notes, but which ever one it was, it has truly inspired your penning this Christmas
I was completely captured by the romance of this piece, and the emotion of missing someone...nice rhyme and flow, a beautiful poem, thank you for contributing to the contest
~Lilac
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A delightful poem of Christmas scenes and anticipation to share this time with that someone special. Very nicely written, thanks for your entry and best of luck in the contest.
Brother Dennis
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Outstanding
I loved the ending - nice and romantic. This poem reminds me that Christmas is very nearly upon us I liked all the details you included in this poem that is simply perfect for the festive season. Best of luck in the contest.
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Romantic and lovely ~
This is a wonderful enchanting poem for Christmas as you want for the one to come home
Best of Luck
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
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Christmas is all about sharing love and joy I simply cannot think of anything more fitting than the sentiment you have expressed so beautifully. The lines flow with expressive imagery makes me want my mistletoe ready and waiting..... Good luck in the contest Merry Christmas.
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Now this is both beautifully written and very romantic! I just love the fine rhythm and lovely word choices. The sense of longing is great, too, and the last lines... "I'm waiting till you get here/to hang up the mistletoe."Well, that's love!
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Hmmmm...I can smell that pine tree. A nice walk through the festive build up to Christmas. You include many things to draw a complete picture here. Best of luck in the contest...alby
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