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Christmas Eve Enchantment

A poem about Christmas Eve

By Denise LarkinPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Christmas Eve Enchantment
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In the hush of Christmas Eve, a silent night,

A blanket of stars casting soft light.

Snowflakes dance in the moonlit air,

Whispers of magic everywhere.

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Stockings hung with care, by the chimney snug,

Awaiting St. Nick, a jolly, red-hooded lug.

The tree adorned with tinsel and gleaming strands,

Glimmering ornaments crafted by loving hands.

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Families gather,

All hearts full of cheer,

The warmth of love drawing near.

Candles flicker, their flames aglow,

A symphony of carols, voices in tow.

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Through frosty windows, a winter's embrace,

Nature joins the joy, in a delicate grace.

Children dream of presents and holiday delight,

As the world slumbers in the tranquil night.

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In the glow of hearths, stories unfold,

Of miracles, legends, and tales of old.

Embraced by love, the spirit we retrieve,

On this enchanting night of Christmas Eve.

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A time for reflection, a season so divine,

Where kindness and love like stars align.

May this eve bring joy, peace, and glee,

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, harmony.

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About the Creator

Denise Larkin

A writer of a BA with honours (2.1) in Arts & Humanities recently gained a Creative Writing Master's Degree. She writes poetry, fictional short stories, and is the author of the Time to Run series, Darkness and The Non-Human.<aT.

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    Written by Denise Larkin