Happy Holidays!

Wishing for peace,
For everlasting joy,
Happiness and love,
For every girl and boy.

A time to be with family,
To feel the love in the air,
Not a time for tears,
Unhappiness or despair.

The holiday season,
Full of love, joy, and hope...
To be grateful for what you have,
Not to sit around and mope.

Colored lights and decorations,
Candles or Christmas trees,
Whatever it is you wish to do,
Just enjoy it, please.

Some are not as fortunate,
Be grateful for what you have,
Some have no family or loved ones,
To make them smile or laugh.

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
No matter the celebrated holiday,
I wish you the best with it,
While celebrating it your own way...

Reviews

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

A wonderfully written poem, Amanda! I truly enjoyed reading this poem! Your work always impresses me and a lot of other writers on this website. You never let me down with your such beautiful work. It's true that the holidays should be about spending time with one another and not all of the gifts. Also, celebrating the birth of Jesus. I think some people tend to overlook the main reason of Christmas for their own selfish reasons. If they don't celebrate him all of the time, then they should atleast of December the 25th of every single year that we have left in this messed up world. He's done so much for us. He died for our sins! That's the sweetest and best thing a person could ever do for someone else I must say. Excellent job, Amanda once again! :)

"Some are not as fortunate,
Be grateful for what you have,
Some have no family or loved ones,
TO make them smile or laugh." --You're speaking the truth! I think it's sad when some people in this world go without happiness since they have no one to share that with.

Ashley Rivers--Dream BIG and you'll win BIG ;)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much, Ashley! (: your reviews of my poems are always so sweet! And yes, many people are beginning to forget the true meaning of these holidays, no matter the holiday that they celebrate.. None of these holidays are about being selfish! They're about being thankful for what you have, appreciating your loved ones.. Not about whatever gifts you get. Like Christmas for example is about the birth of Jesus, but if you went and asked a whole bunch of random people what they thought of when they thought of Christmas.. Well that wouldn't be their answer, and it's terrible! But thanks again Ashley (:

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

You're very welcome! (: I love reading your poems. They're completely awesome and amazing! Yes I totally agree with you on that subject of matter too. I know there are some decent people out in the world that do know the true meaning of Christmas. Haha! You're welcome once again! (:

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Hahahaha, I'm glad, I enjoy your poetry as well(: and yes, I know, but the sad thing is that the greedy and selfish ones far outnumber the decent people :/

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

Haha awwh thank you(: and yeah you're absolutely right sadly but true.

[Sami Geiger]

This is really good! It get's me into the spirit!

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Hahahaha, thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed it (:

[Carson Scott]

Cute poem :)
A perfect poem for the holidays! :)
I was really impressed with this poem. Good job

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much, Carson(:

[An owl on the moon]

What a brilliant, bright, lifting write! You share so tenderly about the beauty of the season... the depth of family and friends... true joy and peace so many hunger for... finding all those wonderful things to be thankful for... and you extend the best of wishes to all around the globe.. Thank you sharing your heart with us... it must be as big as the world!

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Hahahahaa, you're welcome Craig (: and thanks so much!

[Euro]

This is a beautiful poem for this wonderful Christmas season! I love the resonance of the winter season's spirit in your words :)
Happy holidays to you too,
-Penelope H.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much Penelope (:

[C.C. Marx]

Thank you, wishing you a happy holidays as well!!!

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you! (:

[CreativeStroke]

You write so well. I enjoy the fact that you can so easily write a beautifully flowing rhyme scheme in your writings. I am impressed by that. It makes reading your work so enjoyable for me.
This was a piece worth reading, especially with the upcoming holiday and festivities. I hope you have a wonderful holiday yourself... enjoy it, especially the time with friends and family, which is what I enjoy about this time of year.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much, that's sweet of you to say (: I'm also glad that my work is enjoyable to read, it's quite a compliment, to me. And yes, I also enjoy spending time with loved ones, which I believe is what you're really supposed to do, instead of worrying about presents and being greedy. Thanks again! (:

[CreativeStroke]

Yes, presents are just a positive plus to this time of year. We all need to remember and celebrate the real reason for this holiday and enjoy it with our close family and friends.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Very true (:

[CindyLu]

Beautiful! I love the holiday season, and fully agree with this poem and all of what Ashley has to say. I especially love te second to last stanza, because it's so very important for people to realize that they shouldn't take these things for granted! And the ending is very strong. Best wishes to you as well this holiday season :)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much Cindy! Yes, many people do need to realize the true meaning of the holiday season, it's not all about money and presents and being greedy. Thanks again (:

[CindyLu]

You're Welcome :)

[The Invisible Girl]

A wonderful poem! Have a Merry Christmas and keep writing great poens like this!! :)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you! I wish a merry Christmas to you as well(:

[Falling Leaf.]

The only thing I suggest is instead of having an ellipsis at the end of your poem, have an exclamation point. Other than that, very well done!

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you, I'll definitely consider it (:

[Falling Leaf.]

I just think it makes your wishes sound even more sincere :)

[KeeD]

Compliments of the Season Amanda :3 This was really cute and in the spirit of the holiday. Great job as always you never disappoint.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you Keegan, that means a lot (: