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The Glow of Christmas
by
Linda Lee Konichek


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Lights—--
     Red, white, and green, shimmering
     against the sparkle of new snow,

     houses, trees, yards transformed,
     offering free light shows for all.

The mailbox--—
     a magic box..., overflowing with
     messages of love from near and far,

     multi-hued cards..., mangers, kids,
     snowmen, Santas, bright connections.

Candles—--
     flames wafting smells of
     vanilla, cinnamon, pine,

     those in windows
     sending light to strangers.

Pageants—--
     children's voices, tiny faces shining,
     most of their halos slightly tipped,

     each one perfectly proclaiming
     the season's message.

Bells—--
     Christmas carols everywhere,
     sleigh bells, church bells,

Salvation Army bells,
     ringing, ...ringing, ...ringing.

Families—--
     warm childhood memories, tinsel icicles,
     cookies and milk, notes for Santa,

     parties with aunts, uncles, cousins,
     Grandma's and Grandpa's smiles at kids' joy.

     The glow of Christmas
     is simply this:
     the Love

     wrapped around
     each gift and visit.


From Celebrating the Heart-land (Jericho Productions, 2009).
Used here with permission.




Linda Lee Konichek is a textbook author, entrepreneur, and former teacher who has always loved poetry, horses, and Wisconsin--not necessarily in that order. For more than 30 years, she has raised Morab horses (a cross between Morgans and Arabians) on a 114-acre farm in Eagle, Wisconsin; her poems tend to reflect the every day miracles that surround her there. Learn more about Linda at www.jerichocreekfarms.net.

 


Post New Comment:
Jancan:
Lovely, expressive, upbeat!
Posted 12/25/2022 06:22 PM
Lori Levy:
Captures the spirit of Christmas!
Posted 12/25/2022 11:23 AM
Joan Luther:
Merry Christmas! Love wrapped around: beautiful way to end these well-composed gifts
Posted 12/25/2022 08:23 AM


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