The Joy And Meaning (Of Christmas)

  

Play ring around the rosie

Circling the happy chubby snowman

In the spirit of holiday glee.

 

All fall down to make

Snow angels on the ground

In honor of those with us in spirit.

 

Let the chill of old man winter

Help remind us how precious it is

To have a roof over our heads.

 

Admire the holiday lights blinking

Reminding us that humanity

Is full of bright colors around the world.

 

Take the time to enjoy the merriment

Of fun and pleasure that Santa Claus brings

But lets not forget the true meaning

And those with no chimneys

To hang their stockings.

 

Reviews

[Phibby Venable]

beautiful and i love the reminder of all the bright colors around the world.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Nicely said and lovely... very nice for the meanings of Christmas. Enjoyed this.

[Another Relic]

Great poem written with a good holiday heart. Merry Christmas Dale.

[Hayley]

I really really really liked how you took essential and universal elements of Christmas and applied them to the world. You kept the real meaning behind the song "Ring around the rosie" and that made this piece all the more deep, also.
The line "Let the chill of old man winter" gave this the jovial quality it needs to express the happiness Christmas brings but also the effects it has on the homeless.
I also found it interesting that you used "no chimneys to hang their stockings" because stockings aren't hung on chimneys but on mantles or fireplaces. Again, you are bringing in the element of those without homes to hang their hopes in the season. Beautiful poem! :)

[Jenny Nelson]

Great piece. Love the last stanza. Very thoughtful and compassionate piece.

[Joanna Maharis]

This is a nice nostalgic piece. While reading this poem, I was taken back to my childhood, remembering the fun I had playing in the snow with my two brothers.

[*** Hey Jude***]

This is a timeless piece that always reminds me of the true meaning of Christmas!
Thank you for sharing it! Beautiful ~ :-)

[serpent]

I am not a christan..neither do i celebrate X-mas...but this piece has so beautifully described the spirit of X-mas...I feel blessed to be a part of a world that has so many dimensions and colors to it... X-mas being one of them...
i would love to be a part of your X-mas celebrations if you add on some rok n roll to it, cowboy...
a delightful read!

[Ladysue]

I love this as it does remind one what it is all about; the spirit of Christmas.. 'take the time to enjoy...' those words say a whole lot as does the ending...enjoy this more than you know...wonderful to read..

[*** Hey Jude***]

You have shown with such wonderful accuracy that the whole meaning is of Christmas is JOY! With Peace and good will for all man . Thank you for sharing such a meaningful poem! ~ Judi ☺