Snowy Mountain Ash bursts with Red Berries

As December appears with lavender Tears... 

We welcome the gentle Cedar Waxwings that appear 

to discover a Buffet of vintage Seeds and red berries of 

the Mountain Ash where Branches are thick and provide 

a Haven for our feathered friends who dine with 

wishes for the children and their families who  

are kind and benevolent when snow storms 

softly fall and colored lights are bright 

within each Home with Evergreens filled 

with Candy Canes and Gingerbread Cookies... 

Hot Apple Cider and Yuletide Fires where 

Hearts are warm and Christmas Chimes... 

Reviews

[Amy R]

This poem creates a serene and festive atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of winter and the joy of Christmas.
Quite beautiful I must say.. Words like "lavender tears," "buffet of vintage seeds," "Haven," and "Yuletide fires" create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Elements like "Evergreens" and "Gingerbread Cookies" symbolize holiday traditions and the warmth of family gatherings.
Thanks for sharing such a brilliant poem filled with Christmas cheer.
-Amy

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Amy... your appreciation of the Season is a Gift as we receive the blessings of sharing a warm fire and home-made Cookies, Wishing you the Joy of listening to Nat King Cole singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an open Fire.... Be Still My Heart... softly. Pat

[Amy R]

You're welcome, Have a blessed weekend.

[Re-Pete]

delightfully holiday festive. your words and imagery are like presents begging to be unwrapped and enjoyed. so sensory and uplifting.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pete... 'Tis the Season to be Merry.... Yuletide Logs and Missile Toe... purring Kittens and soft woolen Mittens... Glad you could join in to listen to each little hoof on the Roof. Merry Christmas... gently, Pat

[Soren]

Such colorful images of a bright season in a dark part of the year. "lavender tears" what a beautiful expression of this time of year. A most beautiful poem Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Soren... with the children grown and leaving Home... it warms my Heart to be sharing Christmas Joy with each of you. May the Harps of Angels play Lullabyes for you. gently, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

Such Christmas delight in these words. You certainly got me into the festive mood. Love:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearPryde.. it is wonderful to have you with us where the Hearth is Warm with sipping on a Butter Rum Toddy. Merry Christmas... softly, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

Buttered Rum ... sounds amazing. Make mine a double:)

[Patricia Wedel]

OK... Pryde... listening to the Little Drummer Boy... Rum.. tum... tum...

[redzone]

I hung my 2 Christmas stockings on my heater/air conditioner today, Pat. Tomorrow is December 1st and the Christmas season is upon us. Your poem, nicely written, reminds us of how Nature also brings in the season, not to mention the snow (I will send you all that we get here) and cold. Isn't it strange, how all things "return", yet nothing remains exactly the same?

Ah, Pat, any chance of getting some of that hot apple cider??? Please!!! -Curt

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Curt... I will save a bit of Rum and Cider for you. Merry Christmas... and Silver Bells.... gently, Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

My time of year! Christmas, and my birthday and my anniversary! Making for lots to celebrate for me but most of all getting the chance to feel young again from watching the joy of children opening their gifts. Lovely poem. F.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Fabian... You were born to have a Special Day and we love celebrating with Silver BELLS. Tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Marvelous poem and writer! All said wonderfully and in spirited ways. Nothing like feathered friends and poetic friends.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami... the Spirit of Christmas is Peace and Love to Share. The Star of Bethlehem will guide the Wise Men to where a Savior gathers Prayers and Shepherds in Fields sing Hallelujah.. Amen... Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Happy Thanksgiving dear Pat. Your lovely poem is brimful of beautiful imagery of the natural world. We have containers with seeds in our own garden to feed our avian friends in the chill of winter and our deck is lit with coloured lights at this time of year. Yuletide fires you mention, and we have a log fire burning too when the colder days strike. Makes it warm and cosy for our family and friends. I wish you and yours warm days ahead and a beautiful day today.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... thank you for joining the Celebraton where the Congregation joins in to sing Silent Night... Holy Night... all is Calm... all is Bright. Love the Song... "Mary did you Know" ? Hope Eternal always... Pat

[andrew mitchell]

The garden sounds nice Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

Tank you Andrew.... a Christmas Garden with Holly Hocks and Poinsettias... just for you. softly, Pat