Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Well, now that's a grumpy prompt. Looks like you followed it to the stingy letter.
The abab rhymes and anapests definitely put it in the field of poetry. Excellent.
Even Ingles is a madhouse today...

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2018

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Red. I really appreciate it.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

Oh dear, I fear another tear
has fallen in pure joy...
you've made me laugh aloud at crowds,
but visualize the Boy

whose life was Heaven sent to bless,
a sinner such as me.
I love you, my sweet friend, Yvonne,
and what you make me 'see'.

xxoo

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2018

Oh, Dawn, what a sweeet poem for this wonderful review. Thank you for that. I'm so happy we're friends, and I wish we could really meet. Thanks for reviewing.

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Dec-2018

I wish we could really meet too. :) I'm so glad you're pleased. :)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is very nicely composed. It brings to mind that despite the hustle and bustle and the pressure we put on ourselves, there is a reason we are celebrating Christmas. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you, Marilyn.

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Yes the true meaning of our Christmas will settle all the frenzied shopping and preparations we endure, an excellent read and poem, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you so much for reviewing.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Christmas poem about the rush to get things done before the final hour that we hardly have a second to think about what it is all about until we sit down and relax.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you.

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Amen to your story/poem. It seems these days that man is more interested in feeding his face and spending money that he doesn't really have. Jesus is the reason for the season. Thanks for sharing and Happy Christmas to you.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

It seems to get forgotten in the mad rush. Thank you for reviewing.

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

This is well-written and REALLY lovely--taking the reader from
the big to-do we through to accomplish things that DO matter,
but not as much as Jesus. WELL DONE.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you so much.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Exceptional

This is a great contest entry, Mystery Author. Super job with the rhymes, the storyline, and the descriptive words that paint a vivid picture of the commercialization of Christmas . . . .until the last 2 verses. It all comes together nicely to remind all that Christmas is more than buy, buy, buy. Thanks for sharing a well written, well thought out poem with a great message. Jan

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you for a lovely review.

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

i really like the way you describe the realities of Christmas with two contrasting scenarios taking place side by side. It rhymes and flows well from start to finish. Thanks for sharing this well written poem, Well done!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

Thank you so much. I'm glad you like it.

Comment from jmshumate

Excellent

Nice job. You have described the two meanings well. The first is what Christmas is not all about. All the hustle and bustle and spending is a bit sickening. The second part, the birth of our Savior into this world, what Christmas is all about. I guess it depends on how you view Christmas. I prefer the latter part of your poem. Well done and good luck.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2018

Thank you. This is a galloping denturn form of poetry.