Here'e my entry for today's Poetry Potluck. It's a great way to practice your skills and be exposed to the talents of many other poets. Please use the link above to go there and join in! There are dozens of good pieces there, so read as many as you can!
The copper fountain splashes
as the fire crackles its song
to the stockings hung above.
No big tree, but four metal
ones dangling with hand blown
ornaments reflecting light
from candles glowing. Santas,
tiny stars twinkle beside
gingerbread boys and penguins.
Jerry Garcia in shades
a red shirt with palm trees.
Santa riding a dolphin.
Poinsettias and Christmas
cacti decorate the ball
and claw tub in the guest bath.
Sparkling lighthouses hang
beside Wise Men, a brilliant ball
of gold, green and blue glitter.
A gold crowned nutcracker with
candy cane breeches stands guard
over the others, sword at
his side, silver hair and beard.
Rustic wooden cutouts meant
to stand above the door watch
over the scene. A snowman
with twigs for arms is framed
on it either side with a green
tree with a gold star atop
a rustic Santa standing
at attention.
My little cottage is warm
and the Santa hat on Poppy’s
urn keeps me smiling.
© cj Schlottman 12/26/10
8 comments:
Rustic wooden cutouts meant
to stand above the door watch
over the scene. A snowman
with twigs for arms is framed
on it either side with a green
tree with a gold star atop
a rustic Santa standing
at attention..
your words truly paint vivid image here...love the celebration in your eyes.
well done.
a treat to potluck today.
A+
Lively one.
You captured the magic of the season!
Greetings!
I invite you to become a participant at Thursday Poets Rally Week 36…
This is a golden opportunity for you to make NEW poetic friends, and have your talent directly exposed to a community of talented poets…
Enter your entry here if you are ready
Hope to see you in, Happy Friday, best wishes for the year of 2011.
xoxox
How delightful. Fab contribution to Poetry Potluck. Your place sounds peaceful and beautiful. Enjoy in 2011.
Sorry to be so late for Potluck.
I truly, truly love this poem.It celebrates life going on after loss. Best poem I've read on Potluck for awhile (which isn't to say the others' poems aren't awesome, I just particularly like this one).
~Lisa
beautifully done ...
i'm back to blogging hope xmas was good. very descriptive and telss a true rustic feel. looking for more of your poems. have a great New Year. rose
Post a Comment