Once Upon A December

Memories of my childhood, when my mother used to sing to me. I didnt mean for this to rhyme.

Frost gathers upon the glass

Things I can almost remember

Things my heart yearns to never forget

Once upon a December.

 

An angel whispers softly

Gentle sweet lullabies

As silver storm slowly approaches

Colored hues dance across the sky.

 

Horses galloping in the distance

Sleigh bells chiming soon they fade

Held in an embrace so safe and warm

A soft monotone song in my ears played.

 

A peaceful sound in childlike ears

Drifting into sleepy dreams

She still sings in the moonlight

Through the windows, it gleams.

 

Fading embers take their final breath

Things I yearn to remember

In my heart these memories stay forever

Once upon a December.

 

 

 

Author's Note

For a contest. And yes, one or two lines are to be credited to the song in the movie Anastasia. For the most part, it is still a memory.

Reviews

[SuicidePact.]

tht title reminds me of the song, and its stuck in my head!

but this was very good!

[Irfan Bashir Shah]

This one is my personal favorite....... If it is a memory then i must say your power to project memories is flawless..... Every line of this poem is worth being widely read.... You leave me speechless!

[MetBySunlight]

What a beautiful poem! I doubt I will ever know what it's like to have snow in December, or snow at all for that matter!
I really enjoyed reading this, keep up the wonderful work (:

[Amila Jay]

A dreamy poem, very nice:)

[Ruth]

Nothing like a poem about memories, the nostalgia entices the reader and places them where that magical time existed to the writer, wonderful poem love xoxo

[Larry Dyson]

nice december memory...it could be longer.. do you have more memories?

[KAREN]

Beautiful imagery! Your lines and wording are to perfection!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Great memories that brought about a stunning poem!

[Raven Starhawk]

Your form is remarkable as your words flow like well spun silk.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

A wonderfully peaceful piece, beautifully written.