Prelude to Heaven

Christmas Eve melodies of memories

Afternoon tea and ginger snaps 

with a Kitten on my lap... 

purring peacefully 

A book marked with dreams and 

the whisper of pleasant things... 

with the flutter of angel wings 

The music of a violin with 

a bow tucked under my chin... 

playing memories of my long ago kin 

A fire burning apple wood 

where an angel once stood... 

watching over hearth and home 

A little lamb from a nativity scene 

where wise men traveled from afar... 

following a bright star 

A stairway to heaven with the 

light of the moon and falling stars... 

where bluebirds sing lullabies 

Family gathered around the hearth 

with homemade cherry pies... 

and cheddar cheese doing as we please 

Presents under a Balsam fir tree

a sweater for grandma... 

a rocker for grandpa 

A litter of puppies to give away 

a twinkle in the eye of the beholder... 

A Merry Christmas to all and to all a 

Goodnight 

Reviews

[Neville]

Hey, I just got a tiny whiff of Christmas tree pine needles & plum pudding in April...can't tell ya how hungry these fun, family festive words made me feel either, a most magical read indeed.. oh' plus I got a nice warm glow come over me... Thanks Pat......

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... how perfectly pleasant to know you found”Prelude to Heaven” to be magical with a warm glow. A whiff of pine needles and a taste of plum pudding will be lovely when that time of year appears again. Poetry keeps us on a sentimental journey. truly, Pat

[Neville]

It was delightful Pat........

[Ren Grace]

what a beautiful poem. Made me feel right at home and cozy. Loved the imagery and the sense of peace and safeness it brings. thank you

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ren Grace... thanks for stopping by...
and leaving your heartprint. I will be reading your poetry soon. truly, Pat

[Ruth]

I have been absent for a brief while and missed this...what a beautiful poem! Shimmers with nostalgia and beauty...a little late but Happy New Year to you hon...I so enjoyed this piece...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Poppy... you are a breath of Spring
with your lovely review. We have russet breast Robins in our yard here in Fredericksburg, Virginia... along the Rappahannock River. Our new home was built in 1988 and is a haven for birds with very tall fur trees and a huge bedroom window on the top floor where we can get a birds eye view... a prelude to heaven.
truly, Pat

[Ruth]

How beautiful! I saw a robin this morning here also...birds are a blessing to watch :) Much love to you Pat and always welcome x

[Great Aunt Astri]

It is lovely to read a poem about happiness .. and all the things that make one happy. You painted a truly beautiful scene.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear aunt Astri... sorry for being so long to respond to your loving review.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi aunt Astri... we are in the process of moving and my phone kept messing up. Anyway I appreciate your review and I trust you are enjoying life. truly, Pat

[Sanat Aryal]

Just wow. Beautifully crafted words. Great job.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sanat... thank you for your kind review. May your New Year be showered with blessings. truly, Pat

[Paul Bell]

Aw I'm thinking. Give me one those puppies.
What do you do with all those sweaters.
Hope the year is going well for you..

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Paul... you ask, "What do I do with all the sweaters I receive as a present each Christmas?" Well, when the puppies are grown... they wear the sweaters to keep warm when they come in from the snow to keep warm. Sharing is sweet. Hope your New Year is warm and toasty. truly, Pat

[Paul Bell]

Nice one, Pat.

[redzone]

what a delightful, sweet poem Pat, filled with the aroma of dreams and happenings reminding me of that famous Christmas story/poem and the line: "and sugar plum fairies danced in out head".... thanks for the "gingersnaps".... it's been a very difficult holiday season for me for many reasons, so your poem was welcomed relief...

may your new year be blessed with joy!! HAPPY NEW YEAR PAT!!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Redzone... I am honored by your review. I am sorry for your loss and setback. We also have suffered a loss, however, when G-d closes a door, an angel opens a window. Just when you think you are recovering, you suffer a setback. But hope is eternal. One can see the 🌎 world in an oyster shell with a pearl in the making. My father wrote in my Journal, "When days are dark and dreary, it is just the shadow of an Angel's wing watching over you. Amen... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Redzone... may the New Year be a blessing in many ways for you... with each feathered friend singing a song of rainbow 🌈 rendevouz memories. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Sorry i missed this magnificent poem.
Best regards to the New Year. Hope we will continue strong in poetry, too.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... so charming to hear from you. My poem
reflects the Hope of a New Year filled with promise and hope for the future. May your New Year bring forth good things and love without end.
truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Same to you. Peace, love and poetry...

[Doodley]

A lovely scene described throughout, Pat.

It is always interesting to read about the different traditions that people hold to heart at times of celebration. And your descriptions of Christmas here make this reader's mind fill with wonder.

I sure hope your Christmas was as joyous as you have written it to be. Happy New Year, Pat. Best wishes for 2018. May it be a year for you filled with happiness and good fortune.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Doodley, so charming that my poem filled you with wonder... even though our world still has setbacks, including fires and hurricanes and such, there is always hope for a brighter future. May the New Year bring you lovely happiness and prosperity. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A sweet and wonderful poem shared dear friend. Thank you Patricia for sharing the amazing and hopeful poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Coyote... how delightful to read your review of Prelude to Heaven. May the New Year be full of blessings and prosperity to you and yours. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope you great happiness and successful 2018 dear friend.

[barleygirl]

WOW! WOW! And WOW! This is one of the best Christmas verses I've ever read! I love it! I love the way your message meanders awhile before revealing the Christmas themes. I love the way you harken to so many pleasant remembrances, yet without including anything predictable for the holidays. I love the haphazard rhyme scheme. It's all just a lovely tangle of sweet sensations! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie.,, I am "twitterpated" by your review. So fun and down to earth expressions. I do have a statue of an angel and also if a little lamb that I rescued from our yard. They will have a new home and a new hearth to protect and grace. Hugs, Pat