Although I have been and will be inactive on Image & Verse for a while, I wanted to send my fond wishes of a gentle and warm holiday season to those that visit here – and to share this poem. It is a celebration of this special time of year. I wrote it a while back, yet I find it still resonates. It will always hold deep meaning for me.
December Memories
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cold cheeks pressed in soft embrace
nestled warm in sweater’s plush
full hearts brim in fond delight
drawn close in loving gather
room awash in gentle glow
heady scent of fresh-cut noble
standing tall this winter night
resplendent in its cloak of yule
secreted in window’s bay
that looks upon the winter splendor
mistletoe greets all who dare
It’s magic casts a fetching spell
tender lilt of celtic song
sweet fragrances of promised treats
the pleasing snap of kindled log
spirits soothed by season’s hearth
ribbon’d papers flash multi-hues
gifts bestowed one at a time
each in turn a treasured moment
joyous laughter shared by all
round and round the kindred circle
we celebrate unveiled affection
nurtured by each act of love
precious times with family
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rob kistner © 1994
*third stanza is newly written © 2010
Happy Holidays!
Lovely, Rob. Wishing you the joys of the season. May peace be always with you.
Beautiful poem. Happy holidays!
Very beautiful. Written and remembered with great love.
i like it very much, so warm and cheer-full
How how very precious.. that’s what made me change my job , Rob.. to be with my family..
This poem is perfect for the wonderful, holiday season. I love the imagery in this poem. Wishing you a glorious holiday as well.
Rob and Kathleen,
the family ties bind beautifully. Excellent! Happy holidays to you.
Captures the allure of the holidays in poetic lines! cheers
captured the season beautifully. love the rhythm!
thank you and
Happy Holidays!
Sweet times and comforting times as well. Best wishes for your Christmas Rob
Beautiful connection of images and words, sent to greet this holy season! great job!
I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas and to say thank you for the support to Jingle Poetry, with you standing beside us, we are able to continue our efforts by providing the platform for poets who share and encourage…BEST wishes for the year 2011…your poetry has enlightened our community and made us smile.
Blessings fly your way, Happy Holidays!
True…December memories are some of the best of family treasures
That’s the Christmas I want to have. Beautifully described. Merry Christmas to you.
Wonderful, warm poem. Happiest holiday wishes to you and yours.
peace,
JP/deb
Beautiful lines and can feel the joy and celebration all around you!! Have a great season and brightness and good cheer in the New Year too!!
Beautiful Rob. I like the third stanza! Great idea revisiting, tweaking, adding to… This piece evoked the scent of fresh cut pine. My artificial tree seems a little less Christmassy now. ha!
~Brenda
Rob,
Touching, warms the heart. I’m a Christmas Blues person, so knowing you feel this way somehow makes my Christmas a bit cheerier.
Blessings to you and yours! Amy
My take: http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/old-house-in-midwinter-sun-scribblings-december/
Hello,
Happy new Year and Merry Christmas!
Hi Rob. I stumbled across your blog this evening and I’m so glad I did. Is there a way to e-mail you? I didn’t see an address anywhere. You can reply to me at the e-mail address I provided. Thank you so much, and Happy New Year.