December Prompt and Farewell

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LOTS to celebrate in December! Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, St. Nicholas Day, Bodhi Day, Las Posadas and of course the summer/winter solstice. Wherever you and whatever you celebrate let us know by sending in your poems to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com.

Please note the website will not be checked regularly over the Christmas/New Year period but will start up again around January 10th.

And this will be my final post before handing over the reigns to the very capable hands of Linda Davidson and Celia Berrell. Both have been staunch supporters of ACP and have contributed some wonderful poetry to the site.

Thank you to everyone who has posted, liked or subscribed over the past two years! Keep your wonderful poems coming in 2026 and beyond. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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My Wish For Christmas Day by James Aitchison

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I want a better world this Christmas,

where wars and famine end,

where light and laughter banish darkness,

where everyone’s a friend.

Instead of tinsel I’d like trust,

where fear has gone away.

And no one has to go without,

this year on Christmas day.

It’s Time to Shine at Christmas Time by James Aitchison

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It’s time to give — and forgive,

Time to put those fights aside.

Time to hold your friendships close,

Time to show you shine inside.

It’s time for second chances,

Time to show the best of you.

But why just shine at Christmas? 

You can shine the whole year through.

Cosmic Glitter by Celia Berrell

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