Secret Santa Poems!

Hi! Happy Holidays to those who celebrate. And if you don't, I hope this weekend is pleasant and relaxing and whatever you need it to be. Thank you to the poets who participated, and for giving one of the best gifts, the gift of poetry! Hope everyone has as much fun reading these as I did! I chose to leave the writers behind the poems anonymous, as some had preferred that, but will leave it up to the writers if they want to post about it on here or not. Hope you all stay happy and healthy during this time! Take care :)

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To: Shruti

I know a girl who lives in the spaces
between letters and words.
She comfortably flits through meanings
and decomposes understood notions.

Ghosts of paragraphs banter with her
filling the spaces between
letters and words with jasmines
growing in the hollows of life.

She both knows and feels the world
daring to explore unbearable visions
both unreal and fantastic and then
return to the palatable truth of dreams.

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To: Larry

Rhododendron

(lilies and azaleas here,
they all die together)

My house is a graveyard of flowers,
but Rhododendrons bloom even within these walls.
Salmon-pink buds peek through tender skin
as the spring wind breaks them open;
nimbly curled out leaves and petals
nod together like Christmas bells.

It is winter
and oh, I do not know you, but I know
Rhododendrons burst open even when
you hold a pen.

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To: Star

Your alias is the meaning of my name
You are a light so distant, far away from me
Yet so vibrant when dark times come

Thank You

You are a Sun, so warm
You give life to those revolving around you
And even though,
At times, you may feel like you are stuck
Without the ability to move
Believe me when I say this
You move, you move me

And when you feel powerless,
Because I know you do…
Just know, that you are not.
You hold a power so strong
A power capable to change the world

Keep rotating within your own axis
Keep on orbiting within our galaxy

Tomorrow will be another day
Tomorrow will be the day to shine

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To: Michael

You barefooted make your way
across a running river, your feet
covered in mud and silt
yet you feel the energy moving
through your body.

You inhale the fresh forest smell,
and hold it in waiting for it to
clear your mind, you exhale
to make your way into the woods
as if a pine is calling to you.

You rest your back on its trunk
and close your eyes.

For a minute reality stirs you
in its bitterest cups, you fight
to stay afloat till you realize
it’s all in your head.

You let a sigh out,

brings you back to the tree trunk;
the world opens up. You feel the
warmth of the burning stars
caressing your face then you
lose all your senses.

You know this time you shouldn’t
fight back, instead let the earth
beneath hold you and hush your
frantic soul.

You open your eyes, the universe
recovered all its colors and the
voices are no longer harassing you.

Author's note: *I wasn’t sure what to write until I read Michael's poem Depth, and I though maybe it’s a good idea to write something like a reply to that.
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To: Rania

To the one who stole birds

Upon plucking the light of the ripened
mango-yellow sun, you imbue it into
the cold, forlorn walls of P&Q
through a watchful eye,
through your company,
and words of poetry
that have steadily
smelled of dianthus.

From the generations of
writers you’ve inspired
to the sansevieria
that has been thriving for
years – your hands are
well practiced in the
art of nurturing.

So to you,
one queen of P&Q,
I wish you the
happiest of holidays!

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To: hiraeth

To a dear fellow poet.

I’ve
pulled
something
from my sleeve
and placed it carefully
in a gift box along with a pinch
of a seasonal good will scent
wrapped it finely in ribbons of holly
and ivy to seal its essence
I’ve posted with the words
handle with care for it
has been broken many
times before
I hope it
stays in
one piece
in your
hands

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To: Everlasting

Everlasting's a poet I admire
been writing here for some years
Her poems can make your heart smile
or bring on a flood of tears

Sensible yet imaginative
her honour runs deeply through
A loyal friend I can imagine
someone who'll always be true

Her musings are a joy to read
with prose a delight to peruse
Many forms and dimensions
place her very readable views

Well known on this lovely site
always keen to do her part
Commenting and discussing
she always shares her heart

So for this secret Santa now
I'd like to wish her happiness
Good health and prosperity
and long life that's free of stress

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To: Milly

You bring a light wherever you go,
forging your own path as the storms blow.
I find you in the valley of rhymes,
as your voice echoes like wise wind chimes.

Your imagination sparks many dreams,
of colorful lands and poignant streams.
Despite the hardships you may face,
laughter and positivity you embrace.

You always strive to step up and be kind,
no matter how steep the hill is inclined.
I find you always present to lend a hand,
even when drought ravages the land.

There is always creativity in your sky,
and a path of hope that holds no goodbye.
I am grateful for all the joy you share,
teaching that life is to live, love, and dare.

Those poems, all of them, are so warm. Thank you MA for this. Thank you so much for the poet who wrote me this, it touched my heart for real and moved my feelings. Just came in the right time, hope you know that it made my whole week better.

I wish you all a happy holiday and Merry Christmas <3

To the person who wrote me the poem, I know who you are just by reading the first line. theres like a million things I want to say I keep typing and deleting, I guess Im truly out of words!! I was into this secret santa idea because I thought its so cool for me to write something for someone as a gift, I never expected to get something like this I needed this without me even realizing. Thank you so ao much <3
and if its not who I think it is, I wont believe it lol

I loved reading all the poems. I agree with Rania it's heartwarming!

Happy holidays and merry Christmas to all who celebrate :)

What a lovely idea this Secret Santa has been. Thankyou MA for organising it. The poems are all so beautifully written heart warming and inspiring. A special thankyou to the poet who wrote such a lovely poem to me. There really is no greater gift than one specially made and its absolutely perfect and beyond measure the best Secret Santa gift I've ever received. Wishing you and everyone who participated a Very Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and a Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Milly x

Thank you so much to the poet who wrote me this lovely poem. It must have been difficult to write one for someone you do not know, and it's beautiful. I can see myself in your poem :D.
I love all the poems and thank you for hosting this event, it has been wonderful! We do not celebrate Christmas but I have always loved this time of the year. Merry Christmas everyone! :)

Merry Christmas to all of PnQ :)))

Thank you so much MA for this special thread.

I have just read all the comments and such lovely and wonderful words each poet has left in this thread.

And a very big THANK YOU! to the Secret Santa poet for my beautiful Christmas poem, so thoughtful and lovely. Big hearts and love to one and all XX

M xxx

Wonderful idea, MA! I read the poem to me several times. It’s great! Thanks!
All the poems are warm and personal. Wow!

A bit late, but love these poems, and thank you, whoever wrote mine, I truly enjoyed it!