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........

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a wonderfully sweet and sentimental poem... heaven is closer than we think when we are with loved ones.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dale... Yes, we can find heaven on earth when we are with those we love. Thank you for reading about angels and little lambs. May your day be blessed with love and friendship. truly, Pat

[Gee]

A time of the year to make memories, to remember, reminisce, to laugh, stifle tears, to wonder what lays ahead in the coming year

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gee... Thanks for reading "Prelude to Heaven". Perhaps the spirit of love and understanding will find roots in the New Year as our prayers ascen. May blessings be bestowed on you and your family. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

pleasant thoughts to fall asleep with .. reading is gentle on the mind and spirit ...you included all the best stuff i think! peace and joy Pat
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... your review of "Prelude to Heaven" touched my heart as we enter the New Year. May our world find a way to come together in harmony and goodwill.
May you and yours be blessed. Amen, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you Pat .. we're on the same page ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Pat, the scene you create with your words is so lovely....like a sweet fairy tale out of a storybook. Christmas does bring back memories to all of us. No matter what is happening in our lives, Christmas will arrive on the 25th of December and somehow the world stops for a day. Very lovely poetry. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia, a teardrop rests on a snowy branch as I read your review. Scenes of a warm hearth and loved ones come to life on Christmas Day. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

As we ponder a season of sharing and giving...
we cherish the memory of bright lights and silver bells... prayers for a brighter tomorrow and blessing for the New Year. truly, Pat
Enjoy "Prelude to Heaven"