Comment from LaRosa

Excellent

The rhyme, the structure, the ideas all flow together in a graceful manner.
I enjoy the season of excitement and watching others grow 'happier' through the intent of sharing. How could it ever be wrong? Wouldn't it be nice if the same effort and intent was shared all year 'round? Just a thought.
"The lovely tree, so tall glimmering in the firelight..." perfect imagery for our human
need of beauty.
The truest form of beauty? Spiritual.
"As we close our eyes, we pray for safe repose, His help

Peace, Brother.
to be wise, and in His Spirit grow."

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

I added that verse after writing and posting the first four, further evidence that even in my attempt to honor God and His Gift, that my motives were originally somewhat self centered! Thanks for reading.

Comment from Cranial Thinker

Exceptional

Nice write my brother and spot on for the enhancement of the this time speaking to all who has the mind of true remembrance that it is not just for this day but throughout breath's journey our feet should walk in peaceable pathways in everything we do and say enabling the molecules that separate us from each other may be moved to join each other whenever our vocal cord's vibrate in words that magnify our breath/peaceable path of which in truth is so invitingly shareable because it is overflowing with agope' love the universal intended family cementing chain....Well done my Brother....Cranial Thinker

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2016

Thanks for connecting with me, our brotherly bond is cemented for ETERNITY.
Respectfully, brother Darren
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Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

A precious piece for the holiday season and a wonderful way to wish all the best of the season and the whole year through

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, and for helping with the cheerful sharing. Darren

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

After all the shoppings done,
the wrapping and the cards,
all the calls to everyone
And giving Xmas regards

Just a thought for perfect rhyme

You are a very talented poet

marry Xmas Badger

dip

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Hey thanks Doc, that was the one line that bugged me, good advice. Have edited with that in mind. I really appreciate your help. Cheers , Darren

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Happy Christmas to you to I enjoyed your festive writing take care well done on this write it reads well lovely artwork regards Jill

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comments. Darren

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

I really like your poem and I know you are happy to be able to sit and write a poem and have fun while writing. May you have a blessed Christmas. Patricia

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2016

Thank you so much for reading, and for the abundance of Holiday cheer that we share together, with our "quilted" friends~ Darren