that poem was great....hadnt heard that one before....I hope you enjoy this one from my new book of poetry "A Dream of Christmas" available on
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I had kindled the hearth to warm my toes and started some Hickory brew>>
To heat up my insides as well, as another December day was through.>>
And breathing in that wholesome scent, I closed my worn eyes tight>>
Resolved that I might dream a bit that cold and snowy night.>>
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In the almost formless shadows, the quiet cabin came alive.>>
Whispering messengers delivered me gifts as the clock struck Ten-and-Five:>>
The crackle of the fire, the creaking of the floor,>>
The childlike wintry whining of the wind beneath the door.>>
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Like an echo ever-coming, sounds bounced from every cob:>>
From the eaves to the boards to my ivory doorknob.>>
And then in fright and worry I spun around in place>>
And there before my ornate mantle crept the shadow of a face.>>
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The shadow bore a beard that stretched almost from sight.>>
It flickered and it quivered in the muted candlelight.>>
It seemed to hold immense respect for whom it reflect>>
And in that moment it was enough just to stay circumspect.>>
But as my nerves were calming enough to clearly think>>
The most surprising, brilliant light forced my eyes to blink.>>
There when I reopened them in beauty that made me gape>>
Were glistening elven sprites about and Santa donned in velvet cape.>>
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Lo! It was the grandest thing to watch that cheerful pack>>
Race to lace the finest ruby ribbons round my tree and back.>>
From Santa?s sleeves red ringing bells shot out like from a gun>>
Followed by green garlands and globes that filled the room as he spun.>>
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Betwixt this glorious tumult open flew my shutter doors,>>
A gusty wind freezing cold the candles to their cores.>>
Gone was all illumination, in black the chamber stood.>>
I heard but recapitulation of the horn owl in the wood.>>
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Then again the hearth flames livened allowing me to see?>>
No Christmas bells rang anywhere; no ribbons wrapped my tree.>>
My visit from Santa Claus had been but reverie.>>
So with a smile I lay me down to again with Santa be.>>
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Merry Christmas everyone out there, here and overseas! May God Bless you and yours and bring you everything your heart desires!
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