Le Voyage Magnifique

Christmas Traditions

The time has come again to celebrate
with family
the holy night that Jesus Christ was born.
We all agree
that these special circumstances require
solemnity.
The church bells ring wherever you may go,
snow is falling, and lights are all aglow.

The carolers are singing "Jingle Bells"
with lots of glee.
The Christmas tree is trimmed with red and gold
for all to see.
The mistletoe is hung above the door
for you and me.
These holiday traditions bring us cheer
and put commercial coaxing in high gear.

Notes on the Cavatina form of poetry ▶︎

The Cavatina is an ancient Italian form with a specific pattern of rhyme and meter, as described and demonstrated in the following link: https://thepoetsgarret.net/?page_id=1085 .

Submitted to the "Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest "  12/09/223.