Eyelashes covered with Snow

Blue eyes smiled at the raptured lights lining rooftops 

with turquoise tinted lights where loved ones prayed 

for Grandma who was beside a warm fire with her 

favorite companion... a warm overgrown Puppy.  

The Music played a Christmas Waltz sung by 

Ol' blue eyes Frank Sinatra... warm and sensual... 

Many a Christmas memory with A Balsam Pine covered with 

lights of many colors and homemade ornaments from 

children grown up with babies of their own... 

Priscilla cuddled up in warm flannel Pajamas and a 

Cuppa hot chocolate with whipped cream and dreams.  

Peach Roses in a clear Vase stood like Ballerinas on 

satin toes who propose to keep a vigil on Christmas Eve... 

Yes, Virginia, as long as there is love and generosity-- 

there is a Santa Claus.  

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Prayers for a huge healing miracle gladly sent for your sister-in-law Priscilla, and for you and yours as well dear Pat. I know it's so hard not to be able to be with your family now, especially when a loved one is ailing, and I pray God sends you all strength and comfort and holds you in His blessed hands. Your beautiful poem strikes all the heart-chords for me and brings back cherished memories (Yes-Old Blue Eyes!) of family Christmases past. This year my family can only share the holidays on Zoom and Facetime. We are across the miles in Florida, NY, NJ, Massachusetts. At least we can electronically see and hear each other. Life has become so alien and seemingly cruel. I put my arms around you and your Priscilla and ask God to please send you all the miracles He can muster!! xo

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Annette... so special to have your prayers for Priscilla as we endeavor to reach our Father in Heaven. The Spirit of Christmas is part of the Spirit within our Heart and Soul. May sleigh bells ring as Children and Angels sing The First Noel... and Peace on Earth... Goodwill to Men. Love and Wonder... tenderly, Pat

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A lovely poem from a very gentle lady. May God bless you and your family. Love

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Dreamer... it is a tough time for so many...
I appreciate your visit. It is important to be as cheerful and positive as possible. The Stars shine the brightest when the Sky is dark. Remember when the day is dark and dreary, it is just the "shadow" of an Angel's Wing hovering over you. gently, Pat

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Touched by these very positive words, I really appreciate your kind nature. Take care

[light and ashes]

Beautiful. Absolutely loved this. Most festive and heart warming thing I've read for the Christmas season! Well done!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest “Light”... your review is like a Choir
singing Hallelujah on a Night when Angels watched over a New born Baby in a Manger.
May your days be blessed as we navigate the Heavens with Prayers ascending. Peace in Earth... Goodwill to Men. tenderly, Pat

[light and ashes]

Awe, bless you. That is so sweet.

[Patricia]

it's all about love, family, God. I am beginning to feel at home here dearest Pat, HUGS

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Patricia... poetry and prayers are gifts that keep our life entwined with love and hope for a day when we shall recover from all the desperation and once again run freely among the flowers and showers of blessings. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

This is a stunning Christmas poem with vivid iamges of holiday spirit; family is close; memories of loved ones who have passed; innocence of a child with snow flakes on her eye lashes watching the Christmas lights. Prayers for those who cannot celebrate or miss seeing their families on this special holiday . I empathize with them. I am in that position as well. Lovely holiday poem Pat.
Yours, Betty
PS Happy Holidays to you!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... you have the warmth of an Apple Pie right from the Oven with the scent of Cinnamon.
So many sequestered with memories. Our World seems to have collided with an unknown Calamity.. However there will be Peace in the Valley with Science and whispered Prayers. Thank you for joining in with Hope and Joy. Amen... Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I have hope, but it’s not coming fast enough!
Thank you ,B.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty... it is so difficult ... and children miss going to School and gatherings. My friend’s Mother is only 73 and has Pneumonia and has tested positive for Covid... sequestered in a Nursing Home. It is a Scary Time; however we need to be well and eat well with an attitude of Hope... Wishing you
the Light that reaches far and wide. With ❤️ love and best of Health is our Prayer. tenderly, Pat 🌹

[barleygirl]

You've collected the most endearing & enduring collection of holiday imagery (love your title!) and all this fully evokes the very idea you are saying as you make your point in the last 2 lines! We can make this any kind of Christmas we decide to . . . same with 2020 . . . it's not a reject year . . . it's the year we made it into. Let's not write off bad years or people. This is the most touching Christmas poem I've read in a long, long time. Best wishes for your sis-in-law Priscilla (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Margie... we are blessed with Poets like you who feel the warmth of friendship and caring. Priscilla is a Character like you with a gift of words and visions. You are like family in a Circle of ❤️ love. All the poets at WC contribute the endearing sentiments that soothe our sadness and emotions that linger on the Path of Life.
We bear our Crosses together at the River where flowers grow and birds sing from weeping willows. May your days be gathered in a bouquet of Christmas Joy. truly, Pat

[Dave Brown]

Have you got a bit of extra room there
That sounds pretty comphy especially the hot chocolate ad whip cream
MMMMMMMmmmmmm!!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Dave... there is always room for a poet with a heart of gold and frankincense and Myrrh .... who follows the Star 🌟...
lovely to read your words with blue lights and silver bells Playing Silent Night. tenderly, Pat

[Dave Brown]

😁 😁

[Lydia Shutter]

Pris is in my healing thoughts, Pat. I know how much you love your sister in law. This poem is like a giant hug for her. I can almost hear Frank Sinatra singing Christmas songs and taste the delicious hot chocolate. May a Christmas Miracle heal your lovely Pris. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi... your generous review is a token of greatest Worth like in the Movie “The Bishops Wife” with Cary Grant Who was an Angel and Loretta Young the Bishop’s Wife... (an older Movie) it is a Comedy that includes a Gold Coin of great value. Wish you could watch the Movie on Netflix or wherever. 💕 love and blessings... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

I will look for it, Pat.

[Robert Trakofler]

I loved this one:) I was walking in one of my produce stores and home for the holidays was playing and it instantly made me remember my aunt Eileen and I working on her trains for christmas they were these tiny little trains called Z gauge and i was putting one of the model houses together with a pair of tweezers. I don't know how that happened but it did I even remember the smell of the old dining room where we were working:) its funny how little things trigger such vivid memories

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Robert... your review reminds me of the song, My favorite things.... Bright Copper Kettles and warm woolen mittens...
I love little Train Villages at Christmas time. One of my Mothers’ sisters, Bertha always had the Train going around the bottom of the Christmas Tree... with the lights of a Village and the sounds of the Train Whistle.
The Memories still linger in my mind. H was the one who had the Family dinners where everyone brought a Dish, but she Roasted the Turkey. Thank you for your nostalgic story. Merry Christmas... tenderly, Pat .. sorry for being so late. “Pass the Plate”. Lol.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Robert.. my Aunt Bertha was the one who had the Family dinners... and the nostalgic moments. gently, Pat

[Lorry]

A perfect title Pat, for all those things that make Christmas special for young and the ever so slightly less young alike. Senses merge and bring new dimensions, where being in the moment brings now and past together.each time adding yet another layer to the now and future memories that will one day be their fond past recollections.
Now don't forget the hand sanitizer when you put out the milk and cookies for Santa and carrots for Rudolph and Co. 🎅�™⛄ 🎁

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lorry... do Angels exist... yes... especially in poetry... a Kiss of the divine where the Grapes 🍇 on the Vine become a gracious aphrodisiac of kindness to bestow. Santa lives always in Movies like Christmas Chronicles 2 with Goldie Hahn and Kurt Russell on Netflix this year. Dreams and blessings, Pat x

[andrew mitchell]

You’re imagery shows the warmth of Christmas Pat, nicely written.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Andrew... Santa’s Crew of Reindeer are similar to Poets flying near and far to a lonely Star who dreams of falling on the Top of a Christmas Tree to shine just for You. tenderly, Pat