 Christmas is Coming Soon. - An Acrostic, MM's 10th Holiday Classic. |
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 Nov 10 15, 12:44
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 Trojan  Posts: 859 Joined: 27-October 10 From: Havelock Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,150 Real Name: Denis Barter Writer of: Poetry  |
Christmas is Coming Soon.
An Acrostic. Carollers singing in the Mall: Happy to welcome, one and all. Radiant smiles seen on every face: Illuminations hung high in place! Signals of Christmas spirit everywhere; Tinsel and balloons, Santa in his lair! Merry shoppers, seen dashing to and fro Anxiously searching for what they know Small children are hoping to receive. In their innocent naivety, children believe Santa Claus, is the one they perceive Coming at the midnight hour. The ring Of Christmas Bells, when rung, bring Many to pray for peace, in the coming year. Is it to be achieved, or be again as many fear, Nothing but a pipe dream that does not last! Gone and forgotten, once Christmas is past. Such celebrations as Christmas Day Offer hope. Such is the Christian way! On this festive Day, wish Goodwill to all men. Now comes the New Year! Time to say Amen! Rhymer. November 10th 2015. |
  
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Nov 10 15, 17:21
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thank you for your Holiday entry, Denis!
 Best of luck!  May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season!  ~ Mosaic Musings Staff         ·······  ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner           |
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Dec 1 15, 06:54
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,572 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Super, Denis.
I always appreciate your rhyming free verse; you do it excellently... and of course you're an acrostic expert as well! deLighting in your creativity, Daniel 
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Dec 1 15, 09:27
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Trojan Posts: 859 Joined: 27-October 10 From: Havelock Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,150 Real Name: Denis Barter Writer of: Poetry |
Thanks for your comments folks. It's always most satisfying to know someone enjoys reading what I write. I always enjoy a challenge, and certainly that which an Acrostic presents - no matter what the topic. Often find the silliest thought can trigger one and get me started!
My biggest challenge was writing an acrostic for the poem (complete) of that well known poem By Thomas Edward Brown - My Garden. which begins "A Garden is a Lovesome Thing - God Wot!" A few pages long it proved to be the ultimate challenge I presented myself! Having great fun with the 6 letter challenge, Daniel - although it would seem you and I are 'hogging' the topic at present! Lol! Always checking to see what you offer for a short, succinct response for the word I offer! Some have proven tough! Have a great day. See you around MM - often I hope. Ciao Denis. |
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Dec 1 15, 10:04
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Ornate Oracle Posts: 18,572 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Maybe you could post that poem you mention up in the critique forum, Denis ... even if only for display. I'd love to see it.
... and we're not hogging that particular venue; it's just that we've not aroused anyone's curiosity yet. You should take a peek at Larry's and my "hogging" the various poetic forms venues in Karnak's Crossing! Luce just recently joined us in Rictameters. We have a lot of fun there, and occasionally Alan drops in and surprises us for a while and then disappears again. Poets are a strange bunch, aren't we?! deLightingly, Daniel
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Dec 2 15, 12:59
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Trojan Posts: 859 Joined: 27-October 10 From: Havelock Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,150 Real Name: Denis Barter Writer of: Poetry |
Hi Daniel,
Decided I'd do just as you suggested. so I have posted my Garden Acrostic in the Karnack's Crossing. Not normally one who puts a lot of my work up for others to read, as I've seen far too much acrimonious commentary, as well as argumentative diatribe between different poets with personalities diametrically opposed to one another. Hope you have fun wading through the many lines and hope it makes some kind of 'sense'? to you. Ciao Denis. |
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