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The German Christmas market was in town Stalls emptying fast and looking quite bare Last minute shopping before it closed down T'was Christmas eve seems everyone was there . A cold wind blew with flakes of snow falling Kids in the square, carols they were singing In the distance the church bells were ringing On market stalls the lights they were twinkling. The tree in the square with a star so bright Folks drinking mulled wine to keep out the chill The Oompah band were playing silent night And everywhere smiles, laughter and good will. T'would be wonderful if all this good cheer Was every day and not just once a year. Written 26th November 2019.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/28/2020 5:44:00 PM

A delightful slice of Christmas celebration - goodwill, joy and good cheer for our weary world. Have always wanted to go to these Christmas fairs. Now you have whetted my appetite again! Thank you for your timely sharing and congratulations on your winning placement! Over Fork Over.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/28/2020 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Sam, I've been to about three now and it is a great atmosphere that gets you in the Christmas mood, the mulled wine helps too. Hope you're well. Over Fork Over. Tom

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/30/2019 6:37:00 AM

My friend, very fine verse and so true is what a wonderful world it would be if humanity could live and act year round as some do during the Christmas season. Your closing couplet a perfect summation... A fav, an inspiring gem as well..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2019 10:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Robert, the thing is this Christmas cheer costs us nothing, how wonderful for mankind if it was every day. Happy New year. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/5/2019 6:10:00 AM

I feel like I was in Germany now.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2019 6:42:00 AM

Thank you Caren, I was at one last weekend but not in Germany but in Wales. The mulled wine went down well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/2/2019 7:18:00 AM

Wouldn't it just Tom! Everywhere and everyone is in a hurry, why - Make Christmas from November and then maybe in December we could all only enjoy the religious part of these festivities!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2019 7:37:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, you're so right, its not all about tinsel and turkey. Tom

John Gondolf

Date: 12/2/2019 5:09:00 AM

Great message in your closing couplet, Tom, it’s a shame some people are only kind and generous around the holidays. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2019 6:26:00 AM

Thanks John, I suppose people are more relaxed around holiday time but it costs nothing to make an effort the rest of the year. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/1/2019 10:57:00 PM

G'day Tom ... a fine message indeed, and a fine sonnet to deliver it. Thank you Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/2/2019 6:23:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay, I do and try and keep my nice head on all year round. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/29/2019 8:59:00 PM

An excellent piece penned so skilfully well Tom, hope all with you, Blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/30/2019 3:05:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, glad you liked it, all good here,I hope you are too. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/28/2019 8:10:00 PM

the ending couplet was very well put. IF ONLY we always could feel such good will in the air. Nicely done, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/29/2019 7:08:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, hope you and you're family had a lovely thanksgiving. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/28/2019 6:45:00 AM

Magnificently written dear, Tom! I have been once in Germany during Christmas and have to admit your imagery is fantastic or " Wunderbar " may I say! hahaha

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/29/2019 7:06:00 AM

Danke Demetrious. , glad you enjoyed it. Hope you're on the mend. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/27/2019 11:22:00 PM

Hey about one month, or even one week... Let's do 'manageable bites' first... Can't build Rome in a day, as they say! Merry Xmas, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/29/2019 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, we can only but hope, hope you have a great time with your family over the holiday. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/27/2019 2:30:00 PM

Love the Christkindlmarket! Mulled wine in a souvenir mug :) Atlanta has a “snow” show every hour for the kids! I had my grandson make snow angels in the flakes

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/27/2019 2:35:00 PM

Thanks Kim, nothing beats mulled wine when its cold, kids seem immune to the cold, lovely to see them enjoying it though. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/27/2019 2:18:00 PM

- I'm glad Christmas is only once a year, Tom - But we can have "Be Happy Market" all year :) - Love your poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/27/2019 2:32:00 PM

Me too Anne, I try to be nice all year round not just at Christmas. Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/27/2019 1:06:00 PM

this is a wonderfully crafted sonnet Tom, it comes to life beautifully and i felt as i was there, enjoying...your ending lines, wouldn't that be wonderful...truly how it was way back when... exquisite piece! :) hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/27/2019 1:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra, No sooner is Christmas over there's Easter eggs in the shops, seems to be all about profit these days. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family. Tom