#CreativePerspectiveChallenge Twelve Results! #writingcommunity #flashfiction #poetry

Welcome to the final post of the year for the Creative Perspective Challenge Twelve! Here are the results for this image.

This poem from Sue Wickstead will definitely get you in the holiday mood!

Santa’s calling

Come,
Come little elves
Help me pack the presents
Upon the shelves

Magic,
See the magical glow,
As white flakes are falling
Let it snow.

Stars,
Twinkling like fairy lights,
To show the way,
On our special flight.

Santa
Is calling, his sleigh is full,
The reindeer have come
And begin to pull.

Up,
Up and far away
On through the starry night
Goes Santa in his special sleigh.

Stockings,
Filled with gifts galore,
Children laughing
Opening them on the floor

Ho, Ho, Ho!
What a special sound
Off on his mission
To bring happiness all around.

Merry Christmas.

This beautiful poem is from Priscilla Bettis

BEFORE THE GIFTS

Among the trees,

knee-deep in snow,

a man stood, alone.

 

In the sky above

millions of candles

in the night’s hope, burned,

 

And snuggled in bed,

little sugar-plum children

in warm homes, dreamed,

 

And the only tears

were of joy in a manger’s

long-ago promise, unending.

 

The man prayed the gifts

in his bottomless bag reflected

the greatest Gift of all, Love,

 

Then he buttoned

his red coat against the cold

and whistled for his sleigh.

Here’s my take:

Christmas Morning

He threw up his arms in gratitude. The night had gone perfectly. Every house visited, every wish fulfilled. It was the best way to end his term, not like the one before him, who refused to leave. Nicholas smiled broadly; he couldn’t wait. Once he passed on the magic, he’d be free to go back to the stars. There in the quiet of space, she’d be waiting for him.

elves & toys left behind

everything familiar, gone

new journeys begin

 

NOTE: I have loved sharing this with you this year. Not sure if I will continue it in the new year, but this challenge has nudged some dormant creativity. I’ve been blown away by the talent that participated! I will be on break the rest of the year. May everyone have a blessed and peaceful holiday.  Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!—Denise xo

29 thoughts on “#CreativePerspectiveChallenge Twelve Results! #writingcommunity #flashfiction #poetry”

    1. So much good will this time around, Priscilla 🙂 Thank you for sharing it with us. Merry Christmas xo

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  4. A wonder-filled post, Denise. I do love the poetry. It reminds in the midst of all the Christmas kerfuffle that there is a reason for Christmas – a time of peace and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Sometimes we need these reminders.

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    1. Yes, I agree Noelle! We sure do need that reminder in all the rush and poetry can be the perfect way to deliver it.

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  6. Thanks for hosting this challenge, Denise. I’ve enjoyed it even though I didn’t get to participate often. It’s been fascinating to see the prompt images and the responses, particularly your own. Have a lovely break. Big hugs.

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    1. I’ve enjoyed doing it and love using images to spark creativity, Teagan. Thrilled when you were able to join in. Big hugs back xo

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  13. Delightful, Denise. These were great responses from Sue (fun) and Priscilla (beautiful). Your contribution was a smiler – I love anything magical, and Santa is right up there. I’m sorry that I didn’t participate this year – it wasn’t an easy one. I hope you have a gorgeous 2026, full of peace, happiness, abundance, and creativity. <3

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    1. Thank you, Diana 🙂 I love the takes on this and like you love anything magical. No worries. I just hope this year goes better. I hope the same for you xo

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