Written for Sadje’s “What Do You See” #320.
Here’s where the photo prompt took me.
Among the evergreen and pinecones brown
two woolly friends in holiday attire
one dressed in winter’s purest white
the other wrapped in frosty silver-gray.
Beneath the boughs they nestle close
companions in the festive glow
while golden lights like distant stars
remind them both of springtime’s warmer days.
Silent shepherds of the season
keeping watch through tinsel nights
Christmas comes in every color
and joy is found wherever we share love.
NAR©2025
This is “O Holy Night” by First to Eleven
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
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Beautiful poem, and a perfect carol choice, Nancy.💖
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Thank you, Eugi. I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful season of Christmas.
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You’re welcome, Nancy. Yes, the season has been lovely this year. 💖
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Just lovely, Nancy!
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Thanks so much, Chris. I hope your Christmas season is lovely.
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All good – thanks for saying that, N. 😊
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Gorgeous Nance! Lovely poem! 🙂
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Thanks for a lovely comment, CA.
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Audra Miller has the perfect voice for this song.
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She’s very talented as are the other members in F2E. I love these kids!
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Lovely Nancy
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Thanks very much, Di. 🐑
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A very lovely poem Nancy. Loved your message in this poem. Thanks for joining in.
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My pleasure, Sadje. Thank you.😊
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💛😍♥️
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A lovely poem, Nancy, and great choice of band! Merry Christmas! 🧑🎄🎅🏻
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Thanks, Clive. Same to you!
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Great write Nancy and beautiful carol choice ♥️
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Thank you, Ange. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 💖
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A very imaginative poem, and a fabulous rendition of a classic Christmas carol, Nancy … xxx and thank you for the introduction to ‘First to Eleven’
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My great musical pleasure, dear Ivor. Thank you for your lovely comments.
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As as my mate and I used to sing 🎼 while shepherds🎵washed their🎵socks by night🎶
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It’s a beautiful piece.
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