A laden sleigh on this Christmas Eve
Riding high over rooftop and stream
Is magical to those who believe –
Children and lovers and sleepers in dream
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Let’s dress the trees with tinsel and bows
Let them clothe us with black forest smells
Snowflakes and moonbeams will fill the windows
And all will ring with baubles and bells.
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On the stair the children are peeping
The grown ups sing an old xmas song
The reindeer above are all leaping
We’ve waited for this all year long
*
From the east comes this Christmas Day
And from the north comes a laden sleigh.
A Sonnet of Christmas Magic!
What lovelier way to round off Festive Sonnet Sunday than with this sonnet of festive delights, from Nick Reeves, former EIF Poetry Challenge champion and weaver of words of wonder? Thank you, Nick, for this message of festive cheer!
I think that little else remains to be said but
Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a Good Night!
Nick, a lovely nostalgic sonnet! Very enjoyable reminiscences and lovely song by Nat King Cole. Happy Holidays!
I agree, Cheryl, this sonnet is heartwarming ❤️
Thank you, Cheryl!
Stupendous. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Thanks for the joy it added to my evening. Merry Christmas.
I agree, Selma! So glad you enjoyed it 🌟
Thanks, Selma. Happy Holidays!
Amazing! It’s sets the proper mood for Christmas. 💖💖
It certainly does! 🎄🎅🏻🎄
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What fun magic in you Poem Nick paired with Nat King Cole a song like no other.. so warming and cozy! Thanks you two 💖💖👏👏❤️❤️
I hope you’re feeling the festive magic Cindy 🤗🤩🌟
I actually am my friend.. thank you so much and you too! 💖
Thank you, Cindy 🙂
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pleasure💖
pleasure Nick! 💖
Of course and glad we’re following each other’s now-:)
A delightful sonnet that shares wonder, joy, and festive merriment. 🎅🏻🎄❄ Wonderful work, Nick, and thanks for organizing and sharing these, Ingrid. 🙏🏻
My pleasure, Michele: thank you for stopping by! 😊
Thanks Michele Lee! Hope you’re having a wonderful Xmas 🙂
You are welcome. It was a wonderful weekend, thank you. Hope yours was too! ✨
A fantastic write, Nick. Full of cheer and the essence of the holiday season. 🎄🎄
I agree 😊🎄😊
Thank you, Jeff; much appreciated.