Festive. A Photography and Poetry Prompt
This photography and poetry prompt is using the word ‘festive’. Very appropriate for this time of the year. I know that on the list of prompts I have left, this one is further down the list but it was the one that inspired me. I have a number left to write before the end of the year and I am looking forward to sharing them all over the next two weeks – just in time to catch up!
The photograph is one I took on Saturday of Grace placing the angel on top of our tree. I can remember, as a child, squabbling with my brothers and sisters over this bit! Then, as I got older it was left for me to decorate the tree and that pleasure was all mine. Now, I love that Grace can reach (albeit that she needs a stepladder as she is too heavy to pick up now). She wanted to pause for a photo so I took the opportunity with my iPhone so apologies for the quality.
I have decided to form an acrostic poem on this occasion.
Festive
F airylights twinkle, a magical light
E ach girl and boy with their eyes shining bright
S uch a wonderful time of the year
T insel, and presents and lots of good cheer
I n each Christmas Grotto, Santa sits waiting
S ome know what they want and some still debating
V isiting family, spending time with those dear
E xcitement is every where this time of the year
Victoria Welton 16th December 2015
I love the style of poem that spells out a word. It’s a really clever and challenging way of writing. Enjoyed this and your wee girl looks fab! Merry Christmas x
Thank you very much Susie – and Merry Christmas to you too x
Beautiful! Photo & poetry! I do love this time of year x
Thank you Kim 🙂 Me too x
This is such a lovely poem to accompany an equally endearing photo! I can’t believe how much Grace has grown! She looks like such a young lady here. Thanks so much for hosting us this week, Victoria. I’m loving the new look and feel of your site as well. What a perfect way to ring in Christmas and the new year!
Thank you so much Maria, I am so pleased you like it – and you are so right about Grace 🙂 You are so welcome and I am so pleased you like my new theme and the feel of the whole site 🙂 xx
A lovely festive poem it captures the fun of christmas! I look forward to reading the rest of your prompts when you catch up. ps I think I have the same bells on my wall too!
Thank you so much Tracey. Those bells are fab, aren’t they? x
Lovely! The perfect poem for a cold December morning! Love the new look – off for an explore of your blog now. xxx
Thank you Maddy – and for the lovely words about my new look! 🙂 xx
What a wonderful, sparkly post for getting everyone into the festive spirit. I just love this time of year. Your photo is gorgeous and the poem is so clever! I now have a big smile on my face so thanks! 🙂
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Thank you so much Kyles – I am so glad it captures what I hoped it would xx