2014 Adult Poetry Contest Santa’s Christmas Poem
Endless winter Trapped Cemented in place by a snug white straight jacket
C is for children Blessed as they are Each one is special Like a bright shining star
Hushed is the world outside Sedated birds curl up
H is for happy It’s that time of year When Chad, Susie, Matt and Tommy Are filled with good cheer
Perched on the bare branches Immoveable force Penned in on all sides Heavy
R is for raindrops Which turn into snow Because this is the season The north winds do blow
Under the weight of an oppressing force Maddening
I is for icicles All shiny and bright They glow in the moonlight On a cold winter’s night
The street, white with salt Fierce Constant Waiting for release
S is for St. Nick’s great big sleigh It’s the love that’s carried on Christmas Eve For all to rejoice And believe
For a path Artificial sweetener Powdery
T is for toys and toys and toys Santa’s presents on Christmas morning For all the good little girls and boys
White Damaging Seems a grand thing at first
M is for merry Merry Christmas, I mean Sleep tight my children, and get to bed early Santa doesn’t wish to be seen
After so long a time It breaks you. H.C Iser
A is for angel A top the Christmas tree Smiling down and blessing This wonderful family
Silver Anniversary
S is for Santa He’s always on the go Filled with holiday spirit And a belly full of Ho Ho Ho’s! We just spelled Christmas It’s that time of year When peace, love, joy and happiness abound But wouldn’t it be great if we had that spirit all year ‘round? Merry Christmas, and remember keep that twinkle in your eye!!! Larry Durian
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A scant silver years ago“With this ring, I thee wed,” Binding words we both said. A bond so tightly glued With laughs and tears, And memories we treasure. As husband, and wife. Love has grown too much to measure. Precious is silver we’re always told… But let’s see, let’s go for the gold. Rachel Chevraux