Homage to John Greenleaf Whittier who was born on December 17th, 1807. I thank him for these lovely words he gifted the world. Enjoy.
What an apt last prompt at dVerse: A Kwansaba poem in praise of family --I love it. Thanks. I wish you all Joyous Celebrations and the company of people you love to share it.
If you're feeling sad today, I wish to offer you a little wisdom I gathered from a sunflower today. Know you're not alone and perk up in the knowledge that Sunflowers do grow in winter. Happy Holidays, my friends.
On Friday, December 10th, I had the greatest honor of being featured at The Skeptic’s Kaddish in a poetry partnership. So today I'm so excited to invite you to take a peek. Perhaps you too would like to participate? Do it with my blessing, dear friends.
Christmas Nostalgia: Not exactly a Christmas poem, and yet again, A Christmas Story to which most can resonate. "A Nativity" by Rudyard Kipling. Please enjoy this selection.
Christmas nostalgia. A tribute to all soldiers in this blessed season of the year. I bless you all.
Change what you can change accept the unchangeable know the difference untwist distorted thinks with realistic expectations manage emotions create habits that serve Speak only if it improves upon the silence Therein lies serenity
Christmas nostalgia. Enjoy this tender poem by a major Victorian Poet. I bless you.
ArkquainSyllablic: 1/2/3/4 5/7/7/5 4/3/2/1The two 7-syllable lines, must use end rhyme.Poetry Forms one'notherand then morebring warm fuzziesfrom far away lands--U.S, U.K, New Zealand,Spain, Greece, Belize, and Finlandjubilant treasurescome to remindit's Christmas'round theworld ***…
Of cobwebs, windmills, and fragments. Poetry for dVerse.
The poem in this post is the basis for the Christmas carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." I hope you enjoy knowing the backstory. May Peace and Goodwill prevail.
The lovely prompt from dVerse gave rise to this 44 word poem. See what you think and happy holidays to you.