I have written and published many poems all my life, including a self-published poetry book.
Life-sized wooden toy soldier decorations on the center clock tower fountain in my community.
©AlyssaScheidemann
“Christmas Time in Florida”
Christmas time in Florida is unique;
A warm wonderland.
The weather is never bleak,
With snowmen made of sand.
It is a warm wonderland,
Where temperatures often average 75 degree Fahrenheit.
With snowmen made of sand,
The paradise feel is a fun sight.
Since temperatures often average 75 degree Fahrenheit,
The outside decorations are never covered in snow.
The paradise feel is a fun sight,
As tranquil fountains still freely flow.
Though the outside decorations are never covered in snow,
It is a paradise where our lights wrap around palm trees.
As tranquil fountains still freely flow,
Life-sized wooden toy soldier decor stand sturdy among a light breeze.
It is a paradise where our lights wrap around palm trees,
And the weather is never bleak.
Life-sized wooden toy soldier decor stand sturdy among a light breeze,
Showing how Christmas time in Florida is unique.
[2020]
© 2020 Alyssa Scheidemann
Comments
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on December 24, 2020:
Sounds quite different. We have snow blowing with a chilly temperature going into the low teens tonight on Christmas Eve.
It is like 16° F now at 10:50 pm.
It looks like most of us will be home for Christmas looking outside to a Winter Wonderland.
I do not know what snowmen made out of sand is...I can't imagine that one. I suppose it's like a sandcastle on the beach.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
John Hansen from Gondwana Land on December 24, 2020:
It sounds similar to most parts of Australia. We have sandmen, not snow men, too. Merry Christmas.
Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on December 24, 2020:
Houston generally has mild winters also and is similar to parts of Florida.
