A Christmas Villanelle

Reflecting eye in a bauble of gold,
The village lives in star-light,
A snowy scene, frosty and cold.

The legends and tales of Christmas unfold,
Donner and Blitzen are electric bright,
Reflecting eye in a bauble of gold.

The windows of houses are Georgian and old,
The luminous pond is in sight,
A snowy scene, frosty and cold.

Fragrant like wine from cellars sold,
The fresh air is spiced of the night,
Reflecting eye in a bauble of gold.

Boys fight in groups, staring bold,
Worrying the old with their might,
A snowy scene, frosty and cold.

Blue Stilton cheese veined with mould,
On lips now pursed, under mistletoe, tight:
Reflecting eye in a bauble of gold,
A snowy scene, frosty and cold.