Winter/Christmas Collection: Short Stories & Poems
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A collection ranging from meeting the Christ Child to meeting a guardian angel, and even being introduced to the steed of the angels, this collection takes you through every angle of the Christmas spirit, with a visit to the wintry aspects that come with this time of year, for the Northern Hemisphere. And though this is filled with stories of a winter wonderland, a white Christmas, there's a little something for those who don't get snow in December. Enjoy!
Aurora Mandeville
Hi y'all! My real name is Amanda, and I was born in Louisiana. I've done some moving since then and now reside in colorful Colorado with my family. I've been interested in writing my own stories and poems ever since I was little, though I didn't actually start putting pen to paper until I was sixteen. Many of those stories will never see the light of day, and if they do, they have been thoroughly revamped until they are practically unrecognizable (seriously, my first attempts were not that good). I do write Fanfictions as well, most of which can be found here: https://www.fanfiction.net/~auroramandeville, here: http://rosesnvines.tumblr.com/ or here: http://roseharmony.deviantart.com/, but I aim to have all of my original ideas out as soon as I can. I have so many ideas for both original stories and fanfiction, it can get nuts trying to keep some of it straight. But, let me warn you, though there are many creatures and names you may recognize, expect the unexpected. Imagine centaurs travelling in outer space with myrmidon (ant-shifters) superheroes. Think of a world where fofi (spider-shifters) must rise and save not only the humans, but stories as well. Think of a universe guarded by genies, who must fight even their own kind at the cost of a curse to protect us all. These are just the tip of the iceberg, with a universe of 40 known worlds inhabited by the creatures of myths, anything can happen.
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Winter/Christmas Collection - Aurora Mandeville
Winter/Christmas Collection:
Short Stories & Poems
By Aurora Mandeville
Published by Aurora Mandeville at Smashwords
Copyright 2016 Aurora Mandeville
Signs of Winter
Bright, frosty white and dark, stormy grays
Clear, frozen lakes and cold blustery days
The signs of winter are not hard to see
As snow is softly frosting the trees
A fire is burning amid the snow
Spreading love and cheer with its warm glow
Everything will wake up when it is time
Since spring is the season next in line.
A Winter Night
Up in the north, the moon hangs high
The brightest light in the still, frosty sky
Whites and blues color the scene below
As all has been hushed by the newly fallen snow
Whites and blacks hang about in the air
As snowflakes cascade down with a flair
For now it’s all so quiet out on the lawn
Awaiting the bustling of the warm, spring dawn.
Winter Wonderland
The snow has fallen in mounds and mounds
The stillness broken by such cheerful sounds
Of children laughing and frolicking in the snow
Throwing snowballs at the fortresses of their playtime foes
Some are skating where the ice is thick
While a snowman is finished with a carrot stick
Couples stroll through while holding each other’s hands
Everyone enjoying the scenery of a winter wonderland
It’s That Time of Year
It’s that time when the year is about to close
Bringing with it flushed cheeks and red noses
Proof that there is a chill in the air
Covering the land with a frosty flair
Strands after strands of snowflake lace
Falling to the ground with a skater’s grace
Sipping hot chocolate when you get in
Finishing up before you head out again
For snowball fights and some winter fun
Having a blast before the day is over and done
Then go out and have some fun!
Christmas Joy
The lakes are frozen this time of year
The carolers are out, singing of joy and cheer
For happy times are now so close at hand
With celebrating this holiday throughout the land
Old memories are shared, and new ones made
As each year in a manger, a Baby is laid
Like wise men and shepherds of old we come
Bringing gifts and smiles to a place we call home.
Season of Peace
The snowflakes fall over everything so stealthily
Like dainty flowers from the top of a tree
While candles burn brightly before a manger
Giving souls a rest from fighting so much danger
When faith is steady and hope is strong
While love is powerful, you’ll know right from wrong
As now it’s the season of peace and tranquility
A time of calm reflection for you and me.
Winter Lady (Snowdrop)
The crystalline stars fall from the cloudy skies
Covering her and all else that in stillness lies
She looks up above as her thoughts drift into space
Of thoughts old and memories buried in cold lace
As the cold stars known as snow continue to descend
Her jumbled thoughts and feelings begin to blend.
The silence around her shows her the way
The path she was following before she went astray
Listening to the loud noises instead of the whispers
Kept her from knowing her weaknesses and her fears.
Now she realizes what it is that she has to do
Though how to do it, the clues are so few
Thus she waits patiently for the time
When she will be led across the starting line
Back to where she needs to be
To earn her happiness and prosperity
She has to keep going down the path;
Her worst enemies will be greed and wrath.
But she does not worry for she knows
All she needs is to think of the silence of snow
To help push through any obstacles and never stop
Being the winter lady, the strong, sturdy snowdrop
Carol of the Bells
Bells are ringing
Choirs are singing
All is joyous and bright
Make some noise
Both girls and boys
For heaven has sent its light
Look in the sky
Angels sing on high
Adding their voices to the bells
For Christ has come
To bring us home
To raise all who fell
Ding a ling dong
Hear the bells’ song
Ringing out far and wide
Big and small bells
Even the jingle bells
Bring joy for the countryside
Celebrate today
And make way
For good times and cheer
Listen well
For a swell
Of bell chimes coming here
Ding a ling dong
Hear the bells’ song
As they go up and down
Sleigh ride jingles
And frosty air tingles
For people going to town
Know it’s time
When bells chime
Santa Claus is on his way
When bells ring
And choirs sing
Rejoice, it’s Christmas Day!
The Tonttu
The tonttu are a colorful race
And walk around with a dancer’s grace
Swift and silent they can move
But oh, how they can certainly groove
Holidays are a very special treat
As it’s another excuse to tap their feet
And show off their colorful outfits
Their parties are always a great hit
They love to love and give and share
Always handing out presents here and there
Or throwing a party in honor of someone
Always seeking the balance between work and fun
With their pointy ears and jeweled eyes
They’re hard to miss with their dwarven size
And their outfits in every shade of the rainbow
Letting them match every gemstone’s glow.
Jack Frost
A long time ago, when the genies brought the five races to Alixandria, the world was wild and chaotic. To bring some order to nature, four nasnas, part human and part genie beings, were assigned the tasks of bringing each season on time. The nasna to whom the season of winter was entrusted is known as Jack Frost, a high-spirited, rather mischievous lad with a penchant for trouble. He was artistic, to be sure, but his art was a bit strange, no two pieces of his art, no matter how similar they may look at first glance, were never quite the exact same, there was always one or two things about each picture that was different. He could never recreate a painting from memory, there was always something missing or added. Whatever the case may be, he was perfectly delighted upon receiving the task of taking care of winter. He was planning all kinds of mischief the instant he got his assignment, and he began with the genie who gave him his assignment. It started off being a simple snowball fight, but it soon escalated into a snowball war that carried on for many years. The reason why it finally stopped is a tale worth repeating indeed. Winter that year began like any other winter, Jack Frost simply going around bringing snow and playing pranks. He and the genie had agreed to avoid each other until Christmas, but Jack always itched to begin throwing snowballs again, so sometimes he would get a group of kids going just so he could join in.
One year, he set out to find some players for a snowball fight when he chanced upon a young girl freezing and starving in the snow. Jack tried everything he could to relieve her pain, but all he could do was make things colder, and all the food was gone. Worried, Jack rushed off to find his sparring partner and explained everything to him. The two rushed back to the girl, very near to death’s door. The genie worked quickly and built a little house around her, supplying her with food and warmth. The two stayed with the girl for about a week, until she was feeling much better. As soon as she was