Christmas Contest!♥

Christmas Is Almost Around The Corner, I Want To Curl Up To My Fireplace With a Nice Hot Cup Of Co Co And a Poem To Die For....I Know What Your Thinking Another Cheesy Holiday Poem! Your Wrong....I Want The Best Poem You Have, You've Got Talent? Show Me! The Winner Gets Honest Critiques On Over 6 Of Their Poems And a Trip To My Favorites List......Make Me Happy :) -Nikki

by Jerry Scott

I've learned home isn't a building or structure,
Or a place to hang your hat.
It isn't numbers that make up an address,
Or anything to do with a welcome mat.

I've learned home isn't a location,
Or place made to lay your head.
It isn't about a yard or garden,
Or table where bellies are fed.

I've learned home isn't a setting,
Or a beach house on the sand.
It isn't built with money,
Or materials used with laboring hands.

I've learned home is a tender melody,
Played between two hearts.
It happens inexplicably,
From when the music starts.

I've learned home is a place of joy,
Decorated with the finest things in life.
It's there with a smile or goofy grin,
Or tears that fall at hard times and strife.

I've learned home is a place of peace,
With purposeful natural design.
Warming the heart and healing the soul,
From gloomy days when the sun doesn't shine.

I've learned home is a place of love,
With a porch light brightly lit.
A door that opens without effort,
For a key that perfectly fits.

Sadly...

I've learned home is where you are,
But I didn't arrive on time.
No porch light was on to light my way,
And no open door did I find.

I regret not speaking while I had the chance,
The words "I love you" way back when.
But I'm blessed you taught me the meaning of home,
and thankful and ok being your friend.

Beautiful!...Keep Them Coming! Or We Already Have a Winner lol

err.. excuse me miss nikki? :)

does it have to partain to the holidays?

No Mam :) I Just Want Your Best xoxo-Nikki-xoxo

Christmas day is coming near,
But my happiness seems to flee.
Because every christmas day before,
You were right here next to me.

We stayed up all night on Christmas Eve,
And woke up together after.
The smiles on our faces never leave,
With the warmth of family laughter.

By the fire, we exchanged our gifts,
Each one as great as the next.
Than that blue box that makes my heart lift,
When I read I love you in the text.

This box sat in the palm of my hand,
As I looked deep into your eyes.
The time slipped by like an hour glass' sand,
But that moment would never die.

Back then I cried from the love in my heart,
And the surprise that your love gave me.
But now I cry because we're apart,
'Together Forever' will never be.

Christmas will never be the same,
without you by my side.
But sharing the love, and making it tame,
Has filled me with much pride.

So on the morning of Christmas day,
I know I will think of you.
I'll re-open that blue box and say,
I miss you my love, I do.

Nikki~
can we put more then one poem on???

Simple forgiveness

Softly patting the tears
That fall like snowflakes to my face
Then drifting into water ruins
That all seem to take place

A quiet snivel and a long-awaited cry
A wet face crying into your shoulder
Not able to bear it
Not able to survive

A strong, caring hug of kindness and protection
One not even worth deserving
To save a remnant of purity
And to console one who is lost

I stop shaking and go quiet
I begin to reminisce
Forever
I know I'll remember this

Just a hug, just a small embrace
Lighting up the darkness
That once surrounded my face
A thankful look, a greatful smile

I no longer start to cry
But tears soak down my blouse and skirt
Reminding me of times it hurt
As the sun peeks through a rainbow and greets all

The kindness of one who barely knows me
But will give up everything in pure simplicity
If ever do you know, I would be greatful
This random act of moral has made my heart full

As the fireplace crackles and the windows darken
I wake up to find myself warm
To know I am protected
An angel saving me from harm

2 Is The Limit :) *Good Luck, Great Poems*

Sign Language

Entering another world where no ones dares to go
Most don't even know about
Who shall say so?
A smile lingering on bright pink lips

A shy gaze, not knowing when to go in
I didn't think twice, I just simply
Waved at him

He walked inside class later
But kept walking in and out the door
I wondered what was wrong
My eyes were going sore

As the teacher explained to all of us
How to sign stuff from Rudolph to Merry Christmas
I even forgot how to sign merry
But it was fun

We watched a video of Jack's house
Which I remember reading to my 3-year old cousin
Except in this video
They used sign language

No, I was not born speaking it
But I'm willing to learn
Thanks to my best friend Maggie
Intelligence do I earn

I can sign the entire alphabet
To anyone who's deaf
They understand, they're glad
They're like the last ones left

But knowing I waved hi
To that very special boy
As he signed so many words
To everyone's joy

To know I placed a smile
On a special person's lips
It makes me feel warm
From my heart to my fingertips

And though they could not listen
And barely ever speak
I could tell they were strong
Not weak

I feel like rejoicing
To this unknown reception
To use a gift
Like the good lord's redemption

It's a power we all have
To make someone feel good
I intend to use it
For it puts all of us in a nice mood

The Entries That I Have Viewed Were Over Whealmingly Good! This Has Made An Overall Difficult Decision, But The Time Is Not Up Yet The Contest Will Not End Officialy Untill December The Fourth xoxo-Nikki-xoxo

my poem is called"The Perfect Sleep"... yes, its a bit long, but its got a good meaning to it and plllease read it. it would mean alot if u would judge mine a well. thanks

For everything tumultuous in life
There is a reasonable explanation
Even for all the unavoidable pain
Giving in to your hearts frustration.

I thought that being strong,
Meant you had to hide your soul
But you cant hide true emotions
It just digs a deeper darker hole.

I remember all the happy times
We shared and made together,
So close our friendship, as was our love
But I guess nothing can last forever.

Only the sun can bring me happiness,
It warms my heart and soul,
It brought me what I yearn to feel
But night came, and from me, it stole.

In my mind I created the perfect world
Where everything wrong was right,
Nothing could make me feel unhappy.
A warm blanket hugging me at night.

A place where nobody hurt, nobody hated,
People loved and shared.
Youd never feel unwanted or worthless
No worries or need to be scared.

No one was ever lonely here,
Someone would hold you hand if need
And dry your tears when you cried your sorrows
And help your soul be freed.

Taking in a deep breathe of air,
Relief that I can be in this place for a while,
I breathe out, remembering I had to wake up
This "perfect world" is the only place I smile.

I would like to stay there forever;
Id like forever to stay within me,
A cold shadow of dark ran over this place
Ruining my creation, which now I cant see.

These thoughts kept running through my mind,
This very unrealistic dream I dreamt,
But either way my heart cracked a smile
Only my hope, will keep away lifes contempt

Dont ever give up on anything
Especially if u still want to try
Listen to your heart and soul
Never let anything pass you by.

If life just makes you want to cry
wipe away your tears
The pain will just keep building up
Bringing out your inner most fears.

If you dont have all the answers you want
To the questions that you still dont know
Dont stop asking for their meaning
Or itll eat your inside, and continue to grow

Dont say that you dont love him
If deep down, you really cant let him go
Spiteful words may hurt your feelings
But the silence, hurts more than youll know.

There are certain things in life
That cant be avoided or hidden away
Dont hold in what you really feel
Get your inner most thoughts out, and say

Through the storm, a rainbow appears
It may seem like its far, far away
There is still hope, just keep looking above
For the sun again will shine someday.

I love you more, than youll ever know,
I just wish you could see it too
Even if u dont ever love me back,
Ill forever and always love you.

Ill love you forever, and ever and ever
Till theres no forever left to give
As long as you know, how I feel about you
I can set my soul free and live.

Without you this poem would be nothing,
Without you, I too would be nothing
Thank you for the feelings youve given to me
With you, my perfect world can be something.

So for all the unavoidable pain
Dont hide it all away
Dont dig that hole that buries your soul
And turns you blue sky into dark gray.

Just remember the lasting memories,
And the perfect world that someday you just might,
Get if u truly believe it can come true
With a warm blanket hugging u at night.

Someday youll take in, that deep breathe of hair
Realizing that forever has always been inside you .
You just have to look deeper into your heart
And see that something you never knew, could be true

Breathe out, open up your eyes
And see the bright sunny day.
A feeling that warms your heart forever
Just like the perfect world that can stay.

♥1st Place-"The Perfect Sleep:Your Poem Left Me Speechless!
♥2nd Place Winner-Jerry Scott~~Awesome Job

Congradulations To The Winners, And a Big Thanks To Everyone Who Entered The Contest! The Poems Were Absolutley Brilliant! And I Wish That Everyone Could Be a Winner, First Place Prizes Will Remain As Stated In My First Post, Second Place Will Recieve a Recomendation On My Poets Profile For 1 Week And I Will Brag About Your Talent To My Fellow Poetry Club Memebers! Thanks xoxo-Nikki-xoxo