Christmas Scenes
I look upon the Christmas tree
And fade to childhood memories;
Of snowflakes, boots and mittens warm
Donned on frosty, biting morns.
Sleds dragged down snow-covered streets
To find fresh powder on hills replete.
Later home with frozen fingers and toes
Warmed before the fire with hot cocoa.
Smells of cookies permeate the house
As I stealthily sneak one as quiet as a mouse.
And all about tinsel and lights galore
Are sparkling hung from roofs and doors.
While I await, anticipating the scene
Of Santa and spectacular Christmas dreams,
I sing songs of joy and choruses of mirth
that herald in the day of His spectacular birth.
© Donna Donabella 2014
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I am participating in The Personal Photo Challenge hosted by Donna@Cottage Days and Journeys. This month’s challenge is called Christmas Scenes. I wrote this poem on my way to see family for Thanksgiving. I had not seen much of my family for a few years. And on the plane ride, some lovely thoughts of Christmas were running through my brain. So I hope you enjoy the poem that is filled with many of my childhood memories.
I am also joining in with Poets United for their weekly poetry link up for poets who blog. Visit them to read some more wonderful verse.
I am also linking in with the I Heart Macro meme hosted by Laura@Shine The Divine that happens every Saturday, and with Judith@Lavender Cottage who is hosting Mosaic Monday.
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Special Note: These Christmas scenes were taken upon our return home once we did a bit of Christmas decorating.
All photos were taken on auto mode and first processed in iPhoto (so nothing fancy). The collage was made in Fotor.com. The tree images were further processed in PicMonkey.com to add some brilliance, snow, frost and stars.
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I leave you with a bit of a sentiment about Christmas. Feel free to download the photo and share.
All original content is copyrighted and the sole property of Donna Donabella @ Living From Happiness, 2014. Any reprints or use of content or photos is by permission only.
A beautiful christmas poem!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Vandana!
This piece put me in the mood! Thanks.
Happy to oblige ZQ…helped me too!
luv the nostalgia, happy you stopped at my blog; Have a beautiful Sunday
much love…
So happy you enjoyed the bits of Christmas memories!
the flashback of Christmas!
you have expressed what most people felt while staring at the good ole tree
so many memories to cherish….
I love that warmth that goes deeper than fire and hot cocoa ~ Christmas to me is also about family gathering and celebrating His joyous birth ~
Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my post ~ My father is slowly fading from this life and its something that I can’t fully accept even until now ~ I wish you comfort and healing for your own family ~
Have a good weekend ~
I am sorry to hear about your father Grace….I do know how difficult it is to lose a father. May you find some solace in this difficult time.
I really love the eye of the child in this Christmas poem… Somehow this is the way we should do it that way to get the most out of Christmas
I have never lost that eye Bjorn…and I am glad I still have it!
Your poem triggered childhood memories of my own, Donna. I, too, remember dragging sleds down the street to the hill that the neighborhood kids used for sledding (it was a golf course in the summer). We all went….without parents along (parents were not worried)…an afternoon of sledding & then home. I keep thinking that this would not happen today. It seems a different world. I like the progression of your poem & how at the end there is the true meaning of Christmas.
Thanks Mary….unfortunately it is a different world…we too did not have our parents in tow.
This is a poem a lot of us can relate to I am sure. You have really evoked what makes Christmas so magic and special, Donna.
I love the magic of Christmas and am so glad you found it in the poem Gabriella.
This was such a lovely poem, Donna. So well composed and I can see those images in my mind as well and relate to it. Very well written. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I am glad you think so Sue…
Magical photos, Donna, and a lovely poem! Thank you!
Have a nice new week!
Thank you for stopping by Sara!
How interesting that Freya Stark felt nostalgia for Christmas. She was such a trail blazer and a rejecter of convention that I am a bit surprised.
Our Christmases are hot. Often very hot.
And the wrapping paper and the cards continue to reflect northern hemisphere crispness. So your experiences are not mine, but spell Christmas time just the same…
It is unfortunate that we just adhere to the northern hemisphere’s Christmas images…love to see yours Soosie.
What glorious Christmasy photos, and your poem took me back to years long gone, the magical feeling of Christmas when one is a child. Beautifully done, Donna.
Thanks so much Sherry…we have such lovely Christmas memories too precious to forget.
Lovely Christmas poem! Christmas is especially a magical time for the children.. Beautiful images and post. Enjoy your new week!
Christmas is special because of children and those of us who have never quite grown up!! I consider myself quite a child especially around Christmas….glad you enjoyed the poem Eileen!
Looking so pretty and the images look nostalgic in their beauty to me. Happy week~
So glad you enjoyed the post Mary…the images were fun to create!
What a wonderful poem to read for this time of year! Nothing like having memories brought back so sweetly 🙂 Such a joy to read your words today, Donna!!
Oh aren’t you so nice to say so Torie…thank you!
Lovely words and images.
Thanks Snap!
Very nice poem and images, Donna! Christmas is really the most spoecial time of the year and filled with so many memories.!
I couldn’t agree more Pat!
A nice poem and clever mosaic of the tree.
Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Donna.
So happy you enjoyed my mosaic Judith…
Enjoyed my visit here! Indeed, a clever mosaic, but I did so enjoy your poem!! Thank you!!!! Have a grand week!
Cathy I am so happy you enjoyed your visit to my blog!
How beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us all of us to enjoy! Holiday hugs, Diane
Hugs to you too Diane…your comment is so sweet…and I am truly grateful for it!
Donna, so much enjoyed your childhood memory! Glad the traditions will be continued! Happy Holidays to you! x
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays to you too!!
I loved your poem Donna, such sweet memories. The photos are very festive and decorative, lovely!
I had loads of fun creating this post…thanks Denise!!
Yes, I agree….. Beautiful poem and photos!
Thanks so much Michelle!
You definitely expressed the season.
And I had fun doing it too!
Beautifully put, although snow unlikely in Australia that anticipation is still there.
I always wondered about that Robin…would love to see Christmas Down Under!!
warm, homely and nostalgic.beautiful.
Thanks Abin…
spectacular…..simply spectacular!
I love every morsel of this and THANK you for taking the
time and energy to write it out as gift for us all:)
much Christmastime love,
Jennifer
So many giant hugs to you my dear Jennifer…you wrapped my heart in your gift of such a joyous comment….I never thought of my poem as a gift, but it is, isn’t it!
Childhood memories last a lifetime, if we are blessed and they are happy they can be nourishment for a lifetime.
Oh I so agree Laura…I am blessed!
Hi Donna, I hope your time spent with family was good, your journey there was obviously joyous with anicipation to have written such a lovely poem.
It was a joyous visit and much too short….I think you are correct Julie…the anticipation brought back all these great memories.
Your words are always so beautiful. I think you should use your phrases rather than quotes on the downloadable images.
Well I am filled with joy at your wonderful compliment Donna…I think you may be right my friend….I need to put myself out there a bit more and this would be a great way to do it…thank you!
Don’t we just love this time of the year, Donna! Well, I hope we all do! It’s the simplest of things that give me so much joy, and one of the best for me is the Christmas tree lights…because they’re so quiet. My kids laugh and remind me every year of how I always used to say that. But it’s true! 🙂 Thanks for adding your own light at this time of the year.
I love that lights are quiet…they are calming and such a treat on these long nights….Ginnie, wishing you and Astrid a very Merry Christmas!!
Beautiful poem and beautiful pictures! Congratulations!
I wish a happy Christmas to you and your family!
Hugs!