Comment from Sanku

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem I am sure it would work really well as a Christmas carol if put to music. i loved the imageru of sheer joy that runs through out the song..

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2024

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Willie, don't you just love the feeling
of Christmas???...family and friends come
together to celebrate the birth of our
Loud Jesus Christ...it's truly a wonderful day...

I love your poem my sweet friend...and love
your picture...very nicely written...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Maybe it's just me, but I had some fun singing this out loud to the tune of "My Favorite Things" from Sound of Music!

Others have pointed out a few minor edits you might want to make, so no need to repeat them.

I love the happy theme! Yes, we know many haven't experienced this--but joy is contagious and we can share a glowing fire, a present or two, and most of all the true meaning of Christmas!

As for the comment about "poems should not rhyme" -- they most certainly can and have for centuries!

Blank verse and free verse have their rightful place, but perhaps that reviewer should revisit Shakespeare--who is known for his flawless rhyming couplets

Such as this, from Romeo and Juliet:

"This precious book of love, this unbound lover,
To beautify him only lacks a cover."

(And far more where that came from!)

A merry and bright poem that I truly admire, Willie!

Karenina

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

What a festive treat. I hope someone can put music to it. I may have found a typo but I'm not sure if it is one or if I am reading the font wrong. The word "wondweful" second to the last line. Nicely written. Merry Christmas.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

I started reading/reviewing your poem with the thought of a song in mind. I had no trouble humming a tune, but don't take my word for it, I'm tone deaf.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a very lovely Christmas poem that you have written and I enjoyed your presentation very much. I love the tree in the image you chose that you have a wonderful day and may God bless you. Merry Christmas. Patricia.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh what a delightful Christmas poem. It has such a lovely atmosphere and imagery. I wish you had entered this for the Christmas poetry contest. I'm sure it would have done well. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

You joyous poem is full of Christmas cheer Willie and I enjoyed the fun in this festive poem.

You may have an extra word here Willie:
(Shares are open reflecting (ting) the snow),

Merry Christmas to you and your family Willis,

Love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Hi Willie, lovely to read your poetry again! And this is a very upbeat, uplifting verse. One of my favourite lines is: Fireplace glowing with a crackling pop. This is so evocative of the snugness and warmth we associate with Christmas. I'm a little confused by the first line of the second stanza as I don't know what "Shares" are. And should that be "reflecting (in) the snow"? Also wher(e)ver. But you've charmed me with this imaginative and romantic poem. Thank you so much, Willie! Have a wond(er)ful Christmas and New Year! Warmest wishes Debbie

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2024

Thanks, Debbie, the word should have been "shades."

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Merry Christmas Willie! That art work is so awesome and so are the words to your song/poem. I have been sitting here trying to sing it, but not yet able. It will be beautiful with the right music! May God bless you and Merry Christmas. Teri

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024