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Dec 15, 2018 · Love is the fire, and sighs the smoke, the ashes shame and scorns; The fuel Justice layeth on, and Mercy blows the coals, The metal in this furnace wrought are men’s defiled souls,
Dec 19, 2016 · Rossetti’s “Christmas Eve” can seem simple, even simplistic, upon a first reading. But its few words, arranged in short, metrical, rhyming lines, resonate with meaning.
- Having a close friend is an incredible blessing. It means having someone who’s always there to listen and encourage. In this famous poem by Edgar Guest (1881-1959), he shares of all the great friendship qualities he’d like to return to someone who has displayed them to him.
- Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem in 1822 for his own children. It is also referenced with the title, "A Visit from St. Nicholas". The poem is the origin for many of the modern notions of Santa Claus, his plump and cheerful white-bearded look, the names of his reindeer, and even the tradition that he brings toys to children.
- Christmas is a time that seems to bring out the best in humanity, which famous poet Edgar Guest (1881-1959) captures in this poem. Christmas is a time of year that people are quicker to think of others above themselves, and they do not worry about the petty things that consume them throughout the year.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write this poem in 1863 during the Civil War when his son went off to fight for the Union against his wishes.
Welcome to our collection of Christmas poems for children. Here you will find a variety of funny and playful rhyming poems about Santa Claus and presents, as well as religious poems that teach the true meaning of Christmas. Perhaps the most famous poems is "Twas The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, which is known for inspiring ...
Dec 21, 2014 · These are, we reckon, 10 of the greatest poems for the Christmas holidays, spanning over 600 years of poetry in the English language (yes, the earliest poem on this list dates from around 1400!). They’re all quite short and make for ideal festive reading, so we’ve provided links to each of the poems, too.
Dec 5, 2023 · We’ve chosen a selection of our favourite Christmas poetry, from funny Christmas poems, to moving festive verses and some Christmas poems for kids, all perfect for reading by the fire over the festive season.
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Dec 12, 2017 · “Ring Out, Wild Bells” is often presented as an intact poem about the Christmas and New Year season, but it is actually an excerpt from Tennyson’s much longer poem, In Memoriam, in which he grieves the death of a dear friend and deeply questions his faith in God.
