Beautiful clover drifts
blanket Florida embankments and sidewalks
creating an illusion of snow
that has us dreaming of a White Christmas
There was a slight chill in the air a few days ago
and my grandson Alex threw a few logs into the
the crackling fireplace hearth on his computer
Holiday lights and tropical hibiscus flowers
bloom vividly across houses and lawns
and puffy white clouds build frosty snowmen
in the blue cerulean skies
I spotted a really super cute Christmas tree ornament
that splendidly describes Christmas in Florida:
A smiling Santa Claus with a long white beard
riding Rudolph the rednosed dolphin
Merry Christmas Everyone! Peace On Earth Goodwill Towards Men!
Certainly describes the place and the time beautifully. All that clover makes me hope that the bumblebee there is just fine… At least until it freezes.
Merry Christmas to a very talented and lovely Florida neighbor. My wife and I live in N Ft Myers, FL. I grew up in the projects as well but in Brooklyn NY. As a native New Yorker I have experienced much in life and I appreciate good poetry and art. Your poetry and artwork exceeds my expectations. I would love to be able to draw and paint such beautiful pieces. Have a wonderful Christmas! God Bless You!
A people’s heart can be found in their poetic words. In history men and women have stood firmly upon their soapboxes and street corners, rallying the deepest beliefs of people to rise up and be heard. The poetrypages.com has offered that voice a new
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