That Christmas Feeling

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Fri, 24 Dec 2021
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20 comments
 

Just a little poem for the young at heart, and

to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a

Healthy Happy New Year. smiley

 

Down every lane amid twisted ivy splayed on

evergreen; blushing holly berries welcome

foraging birds and creature that can't be seen.

 

Hear resounding peal of church bells filling

chilly air, a flight of joyous welcome, as fairy

lights wink in homely warmth, and in the

darkness of Christmas Eve haunting shadows

cast by candlelight on this twinkling starry night.

 

Like in days of old where hung the mistletoe;

tender kisses...glasses raised, wrap surprises

with crimson ribbons neatly tied in bows; then

like ravenous hungry squirrels, secrets hidden

without a sound.

 

Before dawn rises sweet juicy glimpse of sweet

clementines, young children longingly express

excitement with dimpled rosy cheeks, show

pleasing glances at stocking filled with delights

to eat,

 

no time to dream on Christmas morn, when

magical visions and tasty aromas abound;

laughter captured while favourite music fills

the air with sound.

 

Later on families sit down to a feast that is sublime,

with crackers pulled and tummies full, mums and dads

are of good cheer, peace at last is now restored;

sitting round a roaring fire before to bed sleepy heads

at this late hour. 

 

When all is quiet in the house mice come out to

pick up crumbs...their nibble of good cheer,

then scuttle off across the floor, before entering

skirting board once more they veer.

 

 

Pixabay free image.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I love the image of the house mice coming out to clean up what's left!

Merry Christmas Jenny - thank you for being such a generous ABCTaler - your encouragement and support for other writers and poets has really made a difference. I hope you have a wonderful 2022!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

glad you enjoyed my Christmas poem and your wishes are most welcome...like those lovely cherries.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

Just gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you, lovely Jenny. Paul x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement.

Jenny. X smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Lovely picture, though bit of a shock to picture the mice. We once had one (a field mouse, it seemed)  come in and nibbled the kitchen soap. I kept the item for a while! And one once that ran through the folding futon each night, but didn't seem to find food. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Oops! mice...not really something you want to find in your futon, or eating soap. Sorry to hear that, but just a bit of old fashioned fun in this poem.

Glad you enjoyed reading the rest, and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

This is great Jenny. Your words paint such a lovely picture of a simple old fashioned Christmas.

I hope you and yours enjoy a happy and peaceful one. 

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you grasped my poem completely, this was meant to describe a good old fashioned Christmas.

Many thanks for reading and letting me know you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

the kids will love this. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

that pleases me so much that you think the kids will love this one. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and leave a comment.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This bit reminded me of best Christmases :

"laughter captured while favourite music fills

the air with sound."

I do hope you have a great time tomorrow, lots and lots of good wishes for the coming year

XXX

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you've grasped that Christmas magic in the air, with laughter and music. I hope you and yours have a wonderful day too.

Keep well and stay safe.

Jenny. XXX smiley

 

Submitted by donignacio on

Merry Christmas to you as well. I have so many fond Christmas memories, and this brings those back! Wonderful, evocative poem!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

If I can bring back your own fond memories, then I'm very happy. smiley

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. 

 

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny, Merry Xmas and a happy and healthy New Year 2022,

This warmed the cockles of my heart : a lovely xmas offering.

Best Wishes,

hilary  yes

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's always a pleasure to hear from you. I'm so glad you found this poem warming. 2022 is coming round so quickly. I hope you and yours have a Happy Healthy New Year too, and I wish you many pleasurable hours of writing.

Thank you for stopping by with your kind thoughts.

Take care.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

 

this was a lovely poem about Christmas, all except the mice.  Happy New Year.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for reading my poem and a Happy New Year to you.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Another good poem, Jenny. I guess you were in the spirit. Hope you had a great Christmas and also have a happy New Year. Congrats on the cherries.

GGHades502

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Glad you enjoyed my poem and thank you for the New Year greetings and congrats on the cherries.

Happy New Year to you too.

Jenny. smiley