By Patricia Furstenberg Long, long ago, as the elders whisper, when the wolf and the lamb were still the best of friends and cuddled together in the depth of winter, for warmth… Long ago, at the very beginning of time when even we were in the loving care of storks and from there into our … Continue reading The Story of the Christmas Tree Angel
Christmas Contest 2019 First Place Poetry: “I Know I Saw Him” by Regina Elliot
There was a lingering scent, of pine and peppermint, out of the corner of my furthest sight, a fleeting moment of regal red with white, I know I saw him, some don't believe, they're usually grim. When, before, the pantry and shelter struggled for more, suddenly, some smiling folks came in, with bags of warm … Continue reading Christmas Contest 2019 First Place Poetry: “I Know I Saw Him” by Regina Elliot
Christmas Contest: Poetry 2nd Place
In our hearts By: Linda Crate all the children with eyes shining like ornaments eagerly anticipating a man in a red suit to grant their christmas wishes, and all the reindeer landing on the roof and the cookies and milk left out for santa; every song i used to listen to a … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Poetry 2nd Place
Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
"The Ghosts of Christmas Past" By Micah Singleton The Ghosts Of Christmas Past As a cold wind blows, the hour comes fast, to a time when Christmas, will be part of the past. With no tree of lights, and no gifts to bear, a man sits alone, as a chill fills the air. His fire … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
A Christmas Gift
By Jessica Ricks The neighborhood was alive with Christmas lights as light flurries fell from the sky and Christmas music seemed to play everywhere I went, a constant reminder that this Christmas wasn't as merry as it usually was. Our house was decorated but under our usual tree, that was covered in lights, sparkling bulbs, … Continue reading A Christmas Gift
Holiday Contest First Prize: Poetry – Six Holiday Haiku/Senryu
By Katelyn Thomas He calculates, frets. Santa does not need to fit - No math in magic. This Christmas morning nature tinseled the white pine with layers of ice. Empty cardboard box - gift enough for the kitten. No need for the mouse. They are not ready to pack their wonder … Continue reading Holiday Contest First Prize: Poetry – Six Holiday Haiku/Senryu
Ready for Christmas
By John Page
Academy of the Heart And Mind 