The Christmas Lantern

A story poem for Christmas.

He took it from the hook
Where it hung to give us light
A simple little lantern
Daddy filled with oil each night

Then he bundled up to face the cold
And opened up the door
He headed out into the dark
As snow blew across the floor

He'd told us it was important
That we remember on this day
All we have and how blessed we are
When the door closed, we knelt to pray

That lonely light slowly disappeared
As daddy went into the storm
We gathered round the big fireplace
And all snuggled close to keep warm

It seemed like forever that he was gone
Then the door swung open wide
And daddy stood there with a big pine tree
We hugged him as he brought it inside

We set our tree by the window
Decorated it with ribbons and bows
Then daddy placed that old lantern on top
And we cherrished the warmth of its glow

Memories of those holidays growing up
This time of year return
And I will never forget the flickering flame
Of that wonderful Christmas Lantern

Reviews

[Azifwecare]

Love to read holiday stories like this one. I imagine it will jog the memory of everyone who reads about their own childhood Christmases, and hopefully inspire good memories also.

[Trace]

I actually make Christmas lanterns and sell them. I wrote the story to go with my lanterns.

I'm so glad you liked my story.

Trace

[Chris Shaw]

I followed Gee here and was pleased I did. This story is a slice of Christmas comfort. Well told and reminds me of how Christmas used to be. Far too commercialised now. Very nicely conveyed Trace.

Chris

[Trace]

Thank you 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
I like telling storied in rhyme.

Trace

[Gee]

Surprised no reviews for this little festive gem :)

[Trace]

I actually make Christmas lanterns with flicker flame bulbs, so I decided to write a porm/story about them.

Thanks for reading me.

Trace

[Gee]

My pleasure