The Ornament

The Ornament

A Poem by Jack...
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A gesture of love within a snowfalke ornament

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The Ornament

By Jack Ivey

 

 

A cold December morning

Sparkling air so clean

We hold a tiny ornament

A snowflake crystalline

 

Suspended by a wire

A’ glisten in the light

Searching for the perfect tree

To hold it ever tight

 

An image so created

For all the world to see

In winter formed illusion

Of snow fall majesty

 

Along a trodden pathway

A wooden bridge does call

Initials carved the railing

Neath winter leaves a’ fall

 

An evergreen does shimmer

On branch now flows the breeze

Magnificent it beckons

Among the many trees

 

So chosen for its beauty

Along the water’s shore

To place this tiny snowflake

To last for evermore

 

A symbol of the season

And love to share this scene

Affection fills this gesture

Now swept within a dream

 

For in this forest setting

A little peace to find

Does sit within this snowflake

To tell the world you’re mine

 

As spring shall bring the roses

And summer, days so warm

Fall, the vibrant colors

Come winter we are born

 

And every year that follows

If you accept my hand

An ornament the world will see

On each tree in the land

 

© 2013 Jack...


Author's Note

Jack...
Thank you for reading

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I loved everything about this quaint write except that it reminded me of xmas again! Had enough of that but the majestic ornaments and sweet memories still a beautiful thought, I'm just a scrooge! Who knew snowflakes could hold so much romance? Nice one Jack.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thanks, this is something I actually do.
Frieda P

11 Years Ago

You're a true romantic Jack, nice. I have a collection of ornaments from every place I've visited o.. read more
Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thanks, it's fun to go back a year later and find that the ornaments are still there. Sometimes I wo.. read more
I can see two people in love carefully choosing a tree to place their ornament on and I love the idea of them collecting a new one each year to mark their love, if that is, she accepts his proposal of marriage. This one took me to a special place where love is real and can last forever. Beautiful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Just so you know, this is a true story...
Carolann Dowsett

11 Years Ago

Well that just makes it all the more special and wonderful.
imagery that follows a story told through the season, intricate approach.. nature with a mind of its own... a pleasure to read, thank you.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words
This is a beautiful thought and the snowy imagery of a placing a snowflake on that one perfect tree is amazing and the poem has a feel of content and simple pleasure.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thank you so very much. I am happy you enjoyed it
Eleven months early ;-) Seriously, though, this is just lovely. I am not the biggest fan of snow (had waaaaay too much, thank you) but I could appreciate the sentiment behind this piece and I am so pleased you shared it with us. The meter was good, and the rhyme; well done, good sir.

Posted 11 Years Ago


KAOlmsted

11 Years Ago

I grew up in upstate New York and lived in Alaska...now I live in Florida. I honestly don't care if.. read more
Jack...

11 Years Ago

I understand, I grew up in New Jersey and now live in Texas, but unfortunately I still see a lot of .. read more
KAOlmsted

11 Years Ago

Ha! :-D
A most beautiful poem and sentiment expressed Jack. your work is enchanting. thank you so much for sharing.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much
This is sooo sweet. I would never want spring to come! Wonderful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thank you
oh wow such a delightful and beautiful read.
Very poetic, I enjoy your writes they are lovely.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

I am overwhelmed with your kindness. Thank you so much.
Snowflakes make beautiful ornaments...I would love to see trees hung with them...

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Thanks Marie

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Added on January 21, 2013
Last Updated on January 21, 2013
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Jack...
Jack...

San Antonio, TX



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Not much to tell about me, I am just Jack, I am a poet, a writer, a musician, a painter, a builder and a dreamer. I live in south Texas but am originally from New Jersey and miss it more and more all .. more..

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