Wassailing we will go

Sleigh bells Jingle as we ride in a

 

one horse open sleigh... 

where snow falls softly as a song.   

Children skating on frozen ponds  

where Swans would glide... 

in Summertime Operettes.  

A blessed world of Minuets and music 

17th century dance in three-quarters time... 

 

Wassailing we will go.  

Reviews

[Gee]

Good morning. Had to Google " wassailing" Once done brought back memories, happy long ago memories, of trying to scrounge money by knocking doors and Carol singing, this often fruitless and us sent packing with "clear off" ringing in our lugs.
Merry Christmas Patricia

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gee... sometimes we had to “Sing” for our “dinner” was an expression...
Merry Christmas.. and good tidings.
Happy ew Year. Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I could almost hear carols in the background while reading your words, Pat. The joys of winter....ice skating and caroling. Brings back sweet memories. I liked this one. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... thanks for stopping by... it seems new sings are popular now... but I like the old fashioned times and waisailling carols ... Elves are peeking in my windows. Merriest and fun. As ever, Pat

[Ted Kniffen]

Lovely scene Patricia. Those open ponds we skated on as kids are long gone...too dangerous I guess...and we don't get the kind of snow we used too...that's Ok, I hate shoveling nowadays.
We went wassailing on the 19th and it was a fun evening.

It's a good time of year...a season of hope.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ted... wassailing Christmas Carols is still a popular thing to do. It seems Ice Skatin is saved for indoor Shows and TV. Thanks for stopping by. Merriest Christmas and a prosperous Bew Year. As ever, Pat

[AYVID N]

"where snow falls softly as a song.
Children skating on frozen ponds"

So beautifully written...

Merry Christmas to you and yours...

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest DIVYA... your golden quill
has blessed my poem. Wishing you
the scent of Balsam pine and the
sound of silver bells by a warm fire
of contentment. truly, Pat

[AYVID N]

Thank you for such lovely wishes, dear Pat.

[Sami Khalil]

Your poems are always natural, your personality is always one of cheer. You bring us bright lights and positive feelings on this site. May you enjoy all your holidays. Wonderful poem as usual...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami.. a lovely gift you have given me wrapped in pretty paper ... I accept with a badge of courage that will last until I take my last breath... until then I will comprehend the meaning of a deep-throated warbler that perches on a bough in my flower garden.
I enjoy the Spirit of the Christmas season and am warmed by your generosity. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

You you welcome muchly.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and this is what Christmas is really all about...
i remember those days of ice skating...then driving around looking at the Christmas decorations.
"what a time it was, it was...a time of innocence"

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... yes, I tried to ⛸ ice skate, but did not do as well as Carey Grant and Loretta Young in the “Movie, The Bishop’s Wife where Carey Grant was an Angel. It was a time of Innocence. Now even if the
Ice does not crack... my bones might crack. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. As ever, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Cary Grant was an Actor who seemed to be like the Guy next door... and now truly is an Angel. Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

he did seem like that...such a great presence on screen..and he never won a Best Actor oscar...such a shame...he was deserving...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... there are so many talented people in this world who never win an Oscar. As Shakespeare said... "Life is a Stage and we are all Actors. Amen...
Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Would be fun if I was 30 years younger. A short snowball fight with the grandchildren. Is my Christmas Energy. Merry Christmas dear Pat and thank you for sharing the wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... thanks for your reading... hope you enjoy the Season and being with your grandchildren. Happy New Year... truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Pat.

[redzone]

nicely written Patricia, a fun write for the season.... happy holidays to you and yours...

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Curt... we need to relax a bit to keep a healthy mind and prepare for the New Year. We do have a horse and Carriage in old towne Fredericksburg... Year around to Tour the History. Happy New Year to you and yours. Pat