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A Festive Villanelle

Happy Holidays

By Natasja RosePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
A Festive Villanelle
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One eve in December

The land bedecked with snow

We close our eyes and remember,

*

In the hearth, a dying ember

Continues, dimly, to glow,

For every absent member

*

School starts again in September

In October, spirits aglow

Distracted by words in November,

*

Stars in our eyes, we remember

Times and people from Christmases ago

Memories, more precious than amber

*

Snow starts to fall in November

Next month we a-caroling go

'Tis the Season of Joy in December

*

Love lights our hearts like an ember

Fond memories brighten its glow

Hand clasping hand we remember

Sorrow and Joy all at once in December

Photo by Chad Madden on Unsplash

This poem is dedicated to my twin, Sally, who died on December 26, 2005

May she live forever in our hearts

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About the Creator

Natasja Rose

I've been writing since I learned how, but those have been lost and will never see daylight (I hope).

I'm an Indie Author, with 30+ books published.

I live in Sydney, Australia

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    Written by Natasja Rose