Prelude to Heaven

Christmas Eve melodies of memories

Afternoon tea and ginger snaps 

with a Kitten on my lap... 

purring peacefully 

A book marked with dreams and 

the whisper of pleasant things... 

with the flutter of angel wings 

The music of a violin with 

a bow tucked under my chin... 

playing memories of my long ago kin 

A fire burning apple wood 

where an angel once stood... 

watching over hearth and home 

A little lamb from a nativity scene 

where wise men traveled from afar... 

following a bright star 

A stairway to heaven with the 

light of the moon and falling stars... 

where bluebirds sing lullabies 

Family gathered around the hearth 

with homemade cherry pies... 

and cheddar cheese doing as we please 

Presents under a Balsam fir tree

a sweater for grandma... 

a rocker for grandpa 

A litter of puppies to give away 

a twinkle in the eye of the beholder... 

A Merry Christmas to all and to all a 

Goodnight 

Reviews

[Neville]

Hey, I just got a tiny whiff of Christmas tree pine needles & plum pudding in April...can't tell ya how hungry these fun, family festive words made me feel either, a most magical read indeed.. oh' plus I got a nice warm glow come over me... Thanks Pat......

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... how perfectly pleasant to know you found”Prelude to Heaven” to be magical with a warm glow. A whiff of pine needles and a taste of plum pudding will be lovely when that time of year appears again. Poetry keeps us on a sentimental journey. truly, Pat

[Neville]

It was delightful Pat........

[emmajoy]

There's such a 'rightness' in these words, even though written and posted for Christmas! Memories keep us on that glorious stairway of Life before Heaven and thank the Lord for that, Pat. x

' The music of a violin with - a bow tucked under my chin... - playing memories of my long ago kin '
(our sister Hannah, pleayed with a Northern orchestra (UK).. sigh)

' A fire burning apple wood - where an angel once stood... - watching over hearth and home' There's always an angel walking our world, looking for an empty space pon which to be.

You write such beautiful and comforting words. Thank you. x

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Emmajoy... to know you found comfort in the words of this poem is a gift that I cherish. Yes, there are Angel that protect us. Thank you for your endearing review. May the blossoms of Spring have a fragrance that fills your life with hope and love. truly, Pat

[Cherrie]

Very lovely I'm so glad I found it

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie... so charming you found my poem “Prelude to Heaven”. There are things on earth that are meaningful to the soul. truly, Pat

[Levi Levin]

I'm a bit late for Christmas, but this is a great poem. You did a great job!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Levi... glad you enjoyed Prelude to Heaven... thanks... Pat

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome. Nice to meet you Pat--Levi

[Sami Khalil]

"following a bright star

A stairway to heaven with the
light of the moon and falling stars...
where bluebirds sing lullabies "

[SleeplessVolcano]

I can imagine myself, a character in this poem, peacefully swaying in a rocking chair in the corner, next to the fire place....:)

Yes, a little piece of heaven, this one :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sleepless... poetry gives us a venue to whisper when quiet moments bring an interlude of peace on earth, goodwill to men. I appreciate your visit by our hearth.
May your days be filled with the flutter of angel wings and blessings. truly, Pat

[Re-Pete]

quite a rapturous write pat. i was in heaven for a bit - glad i stopped in. all the things you mention are pieces of heaven on earth. this is sweet and beautiful.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pete... your review has been a revelation to me, during this time of high winds and uncertainty on the east coast of the north east. Life is so fragile and we are only visitors on earth for a short time.
To be spiritual beings is a prelude to heaven. Thank you for stopping by to praise the Lord for His infinite mercy.
truly, Pat

[Re-Pete]

amen. :)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful and a very merry one to you to and for days to come, the best things in life are free🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... thanks for reviewing "Prelude to Heaven"... so
Many "touches of heaven" here on earth...
truly, Pat

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

There are indeed andcwhat beautiful touches they are stirring all the love inside of us- you bring it all to life so wonderfully🌹

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... we all have a Spirit that is a gift... truly, Pat

[An owl on the moon]

This is such a beautiful, tender glimpse of those perfect moments we never wish to forget. So thankful you breathed it out into poetry, so all of us could share this peace of the sacred season.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Owl in the moon... thanks for reading Prelude to Heaven... so many beautiful references to heaven on earth. truly, Pat

[MsJewel]

The images you have given the reader are so lovely Pat. I can hear the bluebirds singing lullabies :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... we moved into a new home that is an inspiration with a second floor nestled in fir trees. May your New Year bring many wonderful discoveries. truly, Pat