Welcome, Jack Frost!
The first freeze of winter brings warmth to our hearts.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Jack frost nipping at your nose.
from The Christmas Song
Jack Frost came to call in secret last night,
For the world awakes dressed sparkling in white.
The cardinal, stark red against snowy plain,
Comes tapping, singing at the windowpane.
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Peanut butter bird feeders made at school
Help us keep winter's golden rule.
Swaying in the fur trees, inviting,
Our hungry feathered friends, delighting.
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Kids wake with joyful squeals and laughs,
Make thumbprint fairies on frosted glass.
The dogs close behind them roll and leap,
Frosting their fur like mountain sheep.
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Out come fluffy blankets from the bottom drawer!
Popping corn -- butter drizzled fingers reach for more!
Let's hang the biggest pot over the fire!
Hot chocolate warms, beckoning with sweet desire.
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"Is Santa coming?" the littles cry and croon.
I smile, "Not for a few more weeks, but soon."
Steaming mugs kiss rosy cheeks, eyes all aglow.
I whisper, "Thank you Jack, for winter's first snow."
**The Christmas Song lyrics are in the public domain.
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This feels very festive and wintery, and I particularly liked "stark red against snowy plain"- it's such a simple contrast, but works so well when you think about a little red bird surrounded by white everywhere. Nicely done Holly:)
Oh I feel like it's Christmas all over again!
What a lovely poem! You really brought the scene to life.
This was so magical! Love the cozy scene you painted so vividly!
This is very lovely. :) Nice song at the end, too.
Such a beautiful poem, it brought me joy...
Great job 👏
Gorgeous work Holly! Your beautiful poem really put me in a festive mood! :)) ☃️🎄🪩
Even though I dont celebrate your beautiful, evocative words transport me to times way gone when I did! beautiful work, Holly!
Aww, this was so heartwarming and beautiful. Love this poem. And such a great Christmas song .
well well done. Great entry!
This is heartwarming and truly beautiful. Well done.
great poem, good luck in the challenge!
I want some of that hot chocolate and popcorn hehehehe. Loved your poem!
Spectacular and nostalgic loving it!!! ❤️❤️💕
This is a classic snow day morning! I love it
So lovely
Beautiful poem. I loved the flow to it ❤
Oh, this is lovely. Felt all of those feels. 🥰🥰