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Festive VerseHoliday Cheer

For the Holiday Reflections in Verse Challenge

By Caitlin CharltonPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Festive VerseHoliday Cheer
Photo by Reuben Teo on Unsplash

Deck the Norway Spruce with frosted baubles, as they catch the lights;

Our minds fixed on festivity when the carols sing low;

What a white world outside, snow flake mid flight;

Hot chocolate in hand where the marshmallows float.

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There are times near the screen where we live through someone’s eyes,

A lesson in disguise willing us to be the best we can;

We fall in love with time and the gifts we want to buy;

Our tongue relates to taste, and in our minds, our speech, gives pran.

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The eggnog: the turkey, the tasty Christmas pudding!

The sweat: the tears, the rush to make things perfect;

But in times of gaiety, poinsettia blush in painting;

A weather that forms its beauty, green to red, there’s no light so we reflect.

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Give back to the beauty of the changing season,

Gifts and cheer never looked for a reason.

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A/N: Thank you so much for giving me both your time and attention, it is worth far more than rubies 🙏♥️❄️🌲🎅🤶

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Caitlin Charlton

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  • JBazabout a year ago

    oh, you are getting me ready for the season....I can hardly wait.

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    Good job on this one and sharing your memories in a creative way.

  • zulfi buxabout a year ago

    WOW!!! Outstanding 👍 This reminds me that the festive season is around..how u doing my friend

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Beautiful poem♥️ 💚❤️💚

  • Loved the joy threaded through this one! I've never had eggnog but you've definitely made me want to try it!

  • Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago

    Love this Poem , makes me happy and hungry. Happy holidays everyone.

  • Maryam Batoolabout a year ago

    Your poem is tasty! The message of joy is very important, the spreading of love makes life colourful 😄 You nailed it ✨

  • Save me some of that hot chocolate hehehehehe. Loved your poem!

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Woahh! Caitlin, What a merry little poem! It’s like sipping hot cocoa by the fire—full of festive vibes, snowy scenes, and a dash of Christmas cheer. Love how it mixes holiday hustle with heartwarming reminders to spread joy. 😊 Pure holiday coziness!✨

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