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Champagne Skies
by Kristina WoodhillSanta in disguise
slid casually
from eager eyes,
those lookers
on-the-look
for wrapped
up goodies -
Quelle surprise!
Santa shed his beard
and shinnied
down a few
round
pounds,
leaving felted
red and trim
of white
fur on the ground
elves are in cahoots
they shine
and closet
his black
boots,
retrieving
from the racks
his fine
Essential Charcoal
suit
oxfords hug
his feet,
silk tie
a layered
red-striped
treat,
embedded
pin
a sparkling
gem,
a kiss
like sugar
sweet
as Mrs. Claus
applauds
and giggles,
wriggling
into gown
of mauve,
softest
satin
setting
off
her
twinkling
eyes
in love
elves
are grinning
ear to ear,
their gift
certificate
this year
a star-lit
dinner
set amidst
the champagne skies
so clear
suspended
as their goblet
rims
chime
one pure
note
of crystalline,
we leave them
softly whispering,
the northern lights
on dim
12/06/2010
Posted on 12/06/2010
Copyright © 2024 Kristina Woodhill
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 12/06/10 at 08:35 PM This is beautiful! You word it so well I can picture it easily. Wonderful! |
| Posted by Clara Mae Gregory on 12/07/10 at 02:26 AM I love this too---so romantic. :) |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 12/07/10 at 03:33 PM It sure makes one start to enjoy the Christmas season. Thanks Kristina! |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 12/09/10 at 04:25 AM The title just called to me and the poem was adorably cute and sentimental. Lovely and entertaining. |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 12/13/10 at 04:26 PM This is so precious. You had me enjoying all the childhood Christmas allusions, my eyes twinkling thinking about the red and the satin and the mauve. And then I got all mushy romantic inside with the clinking goblets. Delightful read. Thanks for the smile and the Christmas cheer. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 12/19/10 at 11:31 PM A quite different view of Santa and his world. Some glitter, a little glamor, and lots of fun! |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 01/02/11 at 08:52 PM A wonderful, warm, romantic read indeed! |
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