Midnight Clear, by Francis Aparici

Francis Aparici

Midnight Clear

Autumn leaves lay on the ground

All gathered in a four-foot mound

A cold breeze lifted some around

The world’s truly winter-bound

Alas! The non-evergreens are bare

There’s a damp chill in the air

All forest creatures seem aware;

Hoarding provisions in their lair…

The night hours get much longer

All the way to the end of December;

The sun seems farther and smaller,

And frost will come sooner or later

But holiday carols can be heard,

Joy in our hearts, rightly stirred

As we hum along, not saying a word

And quietly, presents we prepared

So it happened on a midnight clear

A long time ago, and now we cheer!

We celebrate each and every year

Even when the cold winter’s here!

(2015)

The Verse

Ha such positivity in this seasonal poem. Good show

Benjamin G. Sangalang

And we prepare the way!

Francis Aparici

Thank you Parker.

Francis Aparici

Indeed amigo. Thanks for liking.

Robert L. Martin

Now I don't feel so bad that winter is near.

Charlotte B. Williams

Beautiful.

Francis Aparici

Thank you Charlotte

J Ann Crowder

Reading this again just because. It's really good!

Francis Aparici

Thank you Jenifer... Any season is Christmas season in my book!

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