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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: CHRISTMAS Matches Found: 1927 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` "GLORIA TIBI, DOMINE", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: There is a child born of our blessed virgin Last Line: And welcome be this merry christmas Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; "GOD REST YE [OR, YOU] MERRY, GENTLEMEN", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: For jesus christ our saviour was born on christmas day Subject(s): Christmas Carols "I SING OF A MAIDEN [OR, SYGE OF A MAYDEN]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I sing of a maiden that is makeles Last Line: Well may such a lady / goddes mother be Variant Title(s): Two Carols To Our Lady Subject(s): Christmas Carols;mary. Mother Of Jesus;religion;women - Bible; Virgin Mary;theology "LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: And share our every load Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; "LONG, LONG AGO (1)", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Winds through the olive trees Last Line: "christ came to bethlehem, / long, long ago" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; "MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERY ONE", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In the rush of the merry morning Last Line: "merry christmas, every one" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; "THE CHRISTMAS CHIMES [IN BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK...]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Little penelope socrates Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; "THE GOLDEN CAROL [OF MELCHIOR, BALTHAZAR, AND GASPAR]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: We saw the light shine out a-far Last Line: The star of christmas morning Subject(s): Christmas;magi; "nativity, The; A BALLAD FOR CHRISTMAS-TIDE, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910) Poem Text First Line: There is a story that hath oft Last Line: Can bridge securely o'er! Subject(s): Christmas; Evil; Heaven; Hell; Lazarus; Poverty; Wealth; Nativity, The; Paradise; Riches; Fortunes A BALLAD OF THE NATIVITY, by CHARLES HANSON TOWNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now it was mary dreamed this dream Last Line: Clasped close upon her breast! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A BELGIAN CHRISTMAS EVE, by ALFRED NOYES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou, whose deep ways are in the sea Last Line: We know that thou art there. Variant Title(s): A Prayer In Time Of War Subject(s): Belgium; Christmas; World War I; Nativity, The; First World War A BOY AT CHRISTMAS, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If I could have my wish to-night it would not be for wealth or fame Last Line: Than that of him who is a boy, a little boy on christmas day. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Boys; Christmas; Nativity, The A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Behold where beauty walks with peace! Last Line: Between this land and paradise. Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): California; Christmas; Life; Nativity, The A CAROL, by CECIL DAY LEWIS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh hush thee, my baby Last Line: The price of a soul Alternate Author Name(s): Blake, Nicolas Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CAROL, by DONALD HALL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The warmth of cows Last Line: And friend to grief Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS DAY BEFORE DAWN, by GORDON BOTTOMLEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O, bethlem town to-night is cold Last Line: A world more sorrowful than theirs. Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Religion; Theology A CAROL FROM THE OLD FRENCH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I hear along our street Last Line: Sing them till the night expire Variant Title(s): A Christmas Carol Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; A CHILD IS BORN, by RAY CLARKE ROSE Poem Text First Line: A child is born!' the magi cried, and then Last Line: "lord of the earth beneath and heaven above." Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Good; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN GEORGIA. 1953, by WYATT PRUNTY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Marching through georgia to bed, he stopped, listened, Subject(s): Georgia (state); Christmas; Family Life; Childhood Memories; Nativity, The; Relatives A CHILD'S SONG OF CHRISTMAS, by MARJORIE LOWRY CHRISTIE PICKTHALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My counterpane is soft as silk Last Line: That little child of long ago. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CAMP ON THE SAN GABR'EL, by AMELIA EDITH HUDDLESTON BARR Poem Text First Line: Lamar and his rangers camped at dawn on the banks of the san gabr'el Last Line: May god be merciful to them, as they were merciful to their guest! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CARD, AFTER THE ASSASSINATIONS, by MONA VAN DUYN Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What is to be born already fidgets in the stem Last Line: Who forms himself from a wish, our best or last Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CARMEN, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sound over all waters, reach out from all lands Last Line: All speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by DINAH MARIA MULOCK CRAIK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God rest ye, merry gentlemen; let nothing you dismay Last Line: For jesus christ, our saviour, was born on christmas-day. Alternate Author Name(s): Mulock, Dinah Maria Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by JOSIAH GILBERT HOLLAND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There's a song in the air Last Line: And we greet in his cradle our saviour and king. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome, sweet christmas, blest be the morn Last Line: And many without a blanket to their bed Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Gifts & Giving; Holidays; Jesus Christ; Kindness A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by LEWIS MORRIS (1833-1907) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Another christmas-tide Last Line: Make glad the waiting earth. Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The moon that now is shining Last Line: Of glory and of peace. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Peace; Singing & Singers; Stars; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by HENRY CHARLES SUTER Poem Text First Line: When jesus, our savior, in mean manger laid Last Line: The kingdom of empire, the kingdom of heaven. Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by MRS. SWIFT Poem Text First Line: Summer has gone with its bloom and its fountains Last Line: "we will toast ""our sweet ellet, -- the joyous, and fair!" Alternate Author Name(s): Lorrain, Miss Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Three damsels in the queen's chamber Last Line: Bring us to thy son's eyes. Amen. Subject(s): Christmas; Courts & Courtiers; Jesus Christ; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Songs A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by GEORGE WITHER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: So now is come our joyfulst feast Last Line: Bear witness we are merry! Variant Title(s): An Christmas Carroll;old Christmas;our Joyful Feast;christmas Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Home A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1), by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The christ-child lay on mary's lap Last Line: And all the stars looked down. Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the bleak mid-winter Last Line: Give my heart. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Variant Title(s): My Gift Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Christmas Gifts; Jesus Christ; Religion; Theology A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2), by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God rest you merry gentlemen Last Line: And nothing him dismayed. Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Before the paling of the stars Last Line: To hail the king of glory. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CAROL (ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thank god, thank god, we do believe Last Line: Firstborn of god and heir of heaven. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Praise; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND ANTHEM, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Hark to the voices of the night Last Line: On that first christmas night. Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas Carols; Happiness; Holidays; Singing & Singers; Winter; Joy; Delight; Songs A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The shepherds had an angel Last Line: Through all the heavenly height. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Grandchildren; Magi; Grandsons; Granddaughters A CHRISTMAS CAROL, SUNG TO THE KING IN THE PRESENCE AT WHITEHALL, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What sweeter music [musick] can be bring Last Line: M. Henry lawes. Variant Title(s): Sung To The King In The Presence At White-hall Subject(s): Charles I, King Of England (1600-1649); Christmas Carols A CHRISTMAS CHANT, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They ask me to sing them a christmas song Last Line: And as bright a cheer. Subject(s): Christmas; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CHILD, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: She came to me at christmas time and Last Line: Within her tiny, crumpled hand I touched the mighty hand of god! Subject(s): Catholics; Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CHILDHOOD, by PATRICK KAVANAGH Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: One side of the potato-pits was white with frost Alternate Author Name(s): Monaghan, Patrick Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Fathers; Childhood; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CHIME, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At christmas time from clime to clime Last Line: And all the world is ringed with love! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS CRADLE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let my heart the cradle be Last Line: Greater peace shall reign within. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Cradles; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS EVE CHORAL, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Halleluja! / what sound is this across the dark Last Line: Halleluja! Halleluja! Halleluja! Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary A CHRISTMAS FOLK-SONG, by LIZETTE WOODWORTH REESE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The little jesus came to town Last Line: For that they housed him from the cold! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS FOLKSONG, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: De win' is blowin' wahmah Last Line: Dey's many'll weep wid me. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS GHOST, by PRISCILLA JANE THOMPSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The eve of christmas had arrived Last Line: He merely saw a ghost. Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Ghosts; Supernatural; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS GHOST-STORY; CHRISTMAS-EVE 1899, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: South of the line, inland from far durban Last Line: But tarries yet the cause for which he died.' Subject(s): Boer War; Christmas; South African War; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS GLEE; FEIGNED AS FROM ELIZABETHAN COMEDY, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: With a hey! And a hi! And a hey-ho glee! Last Line: The christmas holly and the mistletoe! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Winter; Childhood; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS GREETING; FROM A NORTHERN START-GROUP TO A SOUTHERN, by WALT WHITMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome, brazilian brother - thy ample place is ready Last Line: The height to be superb humanity. Subject(s): Brazil; Christmas; Brazilians; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS HYMN, by CECIL FRANCES ALEXANDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Once in royal david's city Last Line: All in white shall wait around. Alternate Author Name(s): Humprheys, Cecil Frances; Alexander, C. F., Mrs. Variant Title(s): Who Was Conceived By The Holy Ghost, Born Of The Virgin Mary Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS HYMN, by RICHARD WATSON GILDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tell me what is this innumerable throng Last Line: Bring love alone, true love alone, and lay it at his feet. Subject(s): Christmas; God; Jesus Christ; Love; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS HYMN, by ROYALL TYLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hail to the joyous day Last Line: The saviour's praise. Alternate Author Name(s): Old Simon; S. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS HYMN, by RICHARD WILBUR Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A stable-lamp is lighted Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Holidays; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS HYMN (NEW STYLE: 1875), SELECTION, by ALFRED DOMETT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To murder one so young! Last Line: Love rolls this groaning sea of life on pitiless rocks of law! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS HYMN (OLD STYLE: 1837), by ALFRED DOMETT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It was the calm and silent night! Last Line: Centuries ago! Variant Title(s): The Nativity;a Christmas Chant Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA, by DOUGLAS BROOKE WHEELTON SLADEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis christmas, and the north wind blows Last Line: My heart is always in the spot which was my childhood's home. Subject(s): Australia; Christmas; England; Homesickness; Nativity, The; English A CHRISTMAS LULLABY, by JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep, baby, sleep! The mother sings Last Line: Sleep, baby, sleep! Variant Title(s): A Lullaby For Christmas Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS LULLABY, by ARTHUR WEIR Poem Text First Line: The restless clock is ticking out Last Line: His round of kindly deeds. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS LYRIC, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tho' the earth with age seems whitened Last Line: Of the fathomless peace of christ! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS LYRIC, by ANNIE MATHESON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Still, as of old, the wise men scan Last Line: O god, reveal thyself in man! Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Hearts; Holidays; Love; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS MASQUE, by BARRETT WENDELL Poem Text First Line: Good friends, you must be good friends indeed tonight Last Line: Finished, the company part, however they will. And so all ends. Subject(s): Christmas; Masques; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS MEMORY (1), by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Pa he bringed me here to stay Last Line: I ist only want my ma! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Memory; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint A CHRISTMAS MEMORY (2), by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ma she's home - an' I'm 'way here Last Line: I ist only want my ma! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Family Life; Nativity, The; Relatives A CHRISTMAS NOTE FOR GERALDINE UDELL, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Do the prairie flowers, the huge autumn Subject(s): Christmas; War; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS POEM, by ROBERT BLY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I saw you nearly at dawn in a bath Last Line: Certain if our family tonight was worthy Subject(s): Christmas A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by HERBERT HENRY HINES Poem Text First Line: We open here our treasures and our gifts Last Line: Accept the gift and all the life we bring. Variant Title(s): A Christmas Offertory Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by THOMAS BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON Poem Text First Line: Father in heaven, lift us into the light Last Line: In gloomy spirits, through the coming year. Subject(s): Christmas; God; Heaven; Life; Prayer; Nativity, The; Paradise A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Loving looks the large-eyed cow Last Line: We are his, as well as thou. Subject(s): Christmas; Prayer; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by AGNES GILES NEWMAN Poem Text First Line: Lord, I will dress thy shrine with garlands gay Last Line: For those whom thou and I, dear lord, hold dear. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Night; Prayer; Nativity, The; Bedtime A CHRISTMAS REVERIE, by WILLIAM HARPER HUFF Poem Text First Line: Christmas comes again with all the Last Line: This sparkling breath of fancy! Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS SCENE; OR, LOVE IN THE COUNTRY, by THOMAS OSBORNE DAVIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The hill blast comes howling through leaf-rifted trees Last Line: What care I? -- my darling's entwined in my arms. Subject(s): Christmas; Country Life; Love; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS SONG, by WILLIAM COX BENNETT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Blow, wind, blow Last Line: And christmas that comes so near. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS SONG, by LAURENCE HOUSMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Then from his throne the godhead bowed Last Line: To wait the coming lord! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Waiting; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS SONG, by HATTIE SANFORD RUSSELL Poem Text First Line: The oak is a strong and stalwart tree Last Line: By the beautiful christmas tree. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees; Oak Trees; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS SONNET; FOR ONE IN DOUBT, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While you that in your sorrow disavow Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS STORY, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Up, gregory! The cloudy east Last Line: At midnight on the snow. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS STORY, by RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The windows and the garden door Last Line: May o'er it soonest be. Alternate Author Name(s): Houghton, 1st Baron; Houghton, Lord Subject(s): Christmas; Legends; Nativity, The A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The sweetest gift the father's love Last Line: That thrilled the bethlehem way. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary A CHRISTMAS WISH, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A bright and blessed christmas day Last Line: This is my christmas wish to thee! Variant Title(s): Christmas Gifts: 3 Subject(s): Christmas Gifts A CHRISTMAS WISH, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: At christmas season's glad return Last Line: And god's rich love be understood. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A CHRISTMAS WISH, by RAY CLARKE ROSE Poem Text First Line: O, santa claus! I ask no toys Last Line: The gracious presence of a friend. Subject(s): Christmas; Friendship; Gifts & Giving; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint A CHRISTMAS-TIME JINGLE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My dears, do you know, one short Last Line: And lit his old pipe with the end of his nose. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Santa Claus; Uncles; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint A COUNTRY CAROL, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There the patient oxen were, by the ass's stall Last Line: In the open country-land of my good lord! Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Christmas; Country Life; Easter; Holidays; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Nativity, The; The Resurrection A CRADLE SONG, by PADRAIC COLUM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O men from the fields! Last Line: Her mantle of blue. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A CRADLE SONG, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet dreams, form a shade / o'er my lovely infant's head Last Line: Heaven and earth to peace beguiles. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Mythology; Sleep; Nativity, The A DEFECTIVE SANTA CLAUS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Allus when our pa he's away Last Line: "trip bark' two times 'fore it's ""a-men!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Family Life; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Relatives; Nicholas, Saint A DESIRE, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O, to have dwelt in bethlehem Last Line: And worship and believe. Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Christmas; Desire; Jesus Christ; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A DUBIOUS 'OLD KRISS', by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Us-folks is purty pore - but ma Last Line: "him skite out -- an' it wuz her pa." Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Family Life; Childhood; Nativity, The; Relatives A DUTCH CHRISTMAS UP THE HUDSON IN THE TIME OF PATROONS, by HERMAN MELVILLE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Over the ruddy hearth, lo, the green bough! Last Line: Happy harvest of the conscience on many christmas days. Subject(s): Christmas; Hudson Valley, New York; Nativity, The A FEEL IN THE CHRISTMAS-AIR, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They's a kind o' feel in the air, to me Last Line: The sad-sweet feel in the air. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Air; Children; Christmas; Childhood; Nativity, The A HAPPY CHRISTMAS, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A happy christmas to you Last Line: His kingdom in thy heart shall never pass away. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On this auspicious, memorable morn Last Line: We are, in christ, eternally alive. Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Gifts & Giving; Holidays; Jesus Christ; Religion; Theology A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The shepherds watch their flocks by night Last Line: The offspring of this world below. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Nativity, The; Theology A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY (2), by JOHN BYROM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christians awake, salute the happy morn Last Line: [or, of angels, and of angel-men, the king.] Variant Title(s): Christmas Carol Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Religion; Theology A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY (BEING A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THREE SHEPHERDS), by JEREMY TAYLOR Poem Text First Line: There is this blessed babe Last Line: How good! How great! Even as our misery. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS MORNING, by DINAH MARIA MULOCK CRAIK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It is the christmas time Last Line: "behold the christ of god!" Alternate Author Name(s): Mulock, Dinah Maria Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A HYMN TO THE VIRGIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Of on that [pat] is so fayr and bright Last Line: "mayde milde, moder es / effecta" Variant Title(s): A Hymn To Mary;in Praise Of Mary Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; A LETTER TO MARY, by MABEL KINGSLEY RICHARDSON Poem Text First Line: Unto the white narcissus that you sent Last Line: Refuse the door to death lest you slip through. Subject(s): Christmas; Parties; Nativity, The A LITTLE CALENDAR, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: January's new, / february's cold Last Line: Will soon be here! Subject(s): Calendars; Children; Christmas; January; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint A LITTLE CHRISTMAS BASKET, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: De win' is hollahin' 'daih you' to de shuttahs an' de fiah Last Line: Wid a little chrismus basket at de do'. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A LULLABY, by AGNES H. BEGBIE Poem Text First Line: See how the poppies nod Last Line: --sings thee to sleep. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A LULLABY, by JANET LEWIS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lullee, lullay / I could not love thee more Alternate Author Name(s): Winters, Janet Lewis; Winters, Yvor, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology A MAN BY THE NAME OF BOLUS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A man by the name of bolus -- (all 'at we'll ever know Last Line: Git up and smile white at 'em, with your hands crossed thataway! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Drinks & Drinking; Strangers; Nativity, The; Wine A MERRIE CHRISTMAS, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A merrie christmas' to you Last Line: And a happy, happy year! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A MERRY CHRISTMAS - IN SPITE OF ALL!, by RICHARD THOMAS LE GALLIENNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Long years ago in london town Last Line: Can rob us of our christmas cheer. Subject(s): Christmas; Gays & Lesbians; Nativity, The; Homoeroticism; Lesbians; Gay Women; Gay Men A MOTHER'S EVENING HYMN, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep well, my dear, sleep safe and free Last Line: Till thou attain'st th' eternal light. Subject(s): Christmas; Mothers; Nativity, The A MOTHER-SONG, by JULIA CAROLINE RIPLEY DORR Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Sleep, baby, sleep! The christmas stars are Last Line: How christ, the son of mary, in bethlehem was born! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A NEW YEAR'S TIME AT WILLARDS'S, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There's old man willards; an' his Last Line: "an' s'repty's good enough fer you!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Auctions; Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The A NON-NATURAL CHRISTMAS, by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O christmas hollies! O thrice-blessed morn! Last Line: Woe to faint hearts! We must not falter here. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A PENITENT CONSIDERS ANOTHER COMING OF MARY, by GWENDOLYN BROOKS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If mary came would mary / forgive, as mothers may Last Line: If mary came again Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A POEM FOR CHRISTMAS, by C. A. SNODGRASS Poem Text First Line: If christmas brought me nothing more Last Line: Most any soul with god's good will. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A RAY FROM CALVARY, by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O christmas, happy christmas, in the Last Line: And catch the reflex of that ray that fell from calvary. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A RECIPE FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Take a cup of thoughtfulness Last Line: Christmas ever known. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A RHYME FOR CHRISTMAS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If browning only were here Last Line: Though it took us till christmas next year to see through it. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Kisses; Rhyme; Nativity, The A ROCKING HYMN, by GEORGE WITHER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet baby, sleep! What ails my dear? Last Line: Be still, my babe, sweet baby, sleep. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A SACRED DIALOGUE (CHRISTMAS 1912), by JAMES ELROY FLECKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The silver bishop of bethlehem Last Line: The christmas day of the hosts! Subject(s): Balkan Wars (1912, 1913); Christmas; Nativity, The A SEASON IN HELL: MORNING, by ARTHUR RIMBAUD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yet now I think I have finished the tale of my inferno Last Line: The song of the skies, the march of peoples! Slaves, let us not curse life. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Chant me a rhyme of christmas Last Line: Run through the melody. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Rhyme; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The A SUGGESTION, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I send, transmit, consign, convey Last Line: "I wish you ""merry christmas." Subject(s): Christmas; Expressionism - Poets; Letters; Postal Service; Nativity, The; Postmen; Post Office; Mail; Mailmen A TALE OF CHRISTMAS EVE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas christmastide in germany Last Line: And bade the crowd good-night, then went home content. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Happiness; Holidays; Kindness; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight A THIEF, by LOUIS FRECHETTE Poem Text First Line: Twas a bleak winter -- numbers of the poor Last Line: To punish deeds their hearts reject as crimes. Subject(s): Christmas; Crime & Criminals; Poverty; Nativity, The A VIRGIN MOST PURE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "a virgin most pure, as the prophets do tell" Last Line: "christ jesus, our saviour, was born at this tide" Subject(s): Christmas Carols A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS, by CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house Last Line: "happy christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" Variant Title(s): The Night Before Christmas Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint A YEAR'S CAROLS: DECEMBER, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: December, thou whose hallowing hands Last Line: Makes glad all grief on land or sea. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Seasons; Nativity, The A, A, A, A, NUNC GAUDET ECCLSIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Listeneth, lordings, both great and small Last Line: For fifty-two poyntes he les his lyf, %contra regis consilia Variant Title(s): The Martyrdom Of Becke Subject(s): Becket, Thomas. Saint (1118-1170); Christmas Carols; Saints ABC'S OF CHRISTMAS, by GLORIA A. TRUITT Poem Source First Line: Advent is a special word Subject(s): Christmas ABOVE THE STABLE, by NONA KEEN DUFFY Poem Source Last Line: Lies a soverign %high and holy! Subject(s): Christmas ADESTE FIDELES, by BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O come, all ye faithful Last Line: Christ the lord. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ADESTE FIDELES, by M. PORTUGAL Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas ADESTS FIDELES (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O come, all ye faithful Last Line: Word of the father, %now in flesh appearing Subject(s): Christmas ADORATION OF THE MAGI, by CHRISTOPHER PILLING Poem Source First Line: It was the arrival of the kings Subject(s): Christmas ADORATION OF THE WISE MEN, by CECIL FRANCES ALEXANDER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Saw you never in the twilight Alternate Author Name(s): Humprheys, Cecil Frances; Alexander, C. F., Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas ADVENT, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: Once to this troubled world Last Line: To weary eyes. Subject(s): Babies; Christmas; Hope; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Peace; Worship; Infants; Nativity, The; Optimism ADVENT (3), by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Earth grown old, yet still so green Last Line: Earth grown old. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Variant Title(s): Advent Subject(s): Advent; Christmas; Nativity, The ADVENT 1955, by JOHN BETJEMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas ADVENT CALENDAR, by GJERTRUD SCHNACKENBERG Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Bethlehem in germany Last Line: When I touch the shining crumbs Alternate Author Name(s): Schnackenberg, Gertrude Subject(s): Christmas ADVENT MEDITATION, by ALICE MEYNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: No sudden thing of glory and fear Last Line: The food and raiment of the child. Alternate Author Name(s): Meynell, Wilfrid, Mrs.; Thompson, Alice Christina Variant Title(s): No Sudden Thing Of Glory Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ADVENT: A CAROL, by PATRIC DICKINSON Poem Source First Line: What did you hear? Subject(s): Christmas AFRICAN CHRISTMAS, by JOHN PRESS Poem Source First Line: Here are no signs of festival Subject(s): Christmas AFRICAN WITCHCRAFT, by ARTHUR SHEARLY CRIPPS Poem Source First Line: Come, hero-child of mary queen Subject(s): Christmas AFTER CHRISTMAS, by MICHAEL+(1) RICHARDS Poem Source First Line: Darkness begins a %retreat Subject(s): Christmas AFTER CHRISTMAS A LANDLORD REMEMBERS, by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: All day my wife, the maids, the men Last Line: But there's gold buried near the wall %and the beasts still act queer Alternate Author Name(s): Beston, Henry, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas AFTERTHOUGHT, by ELIZABETH JENNINGS Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: For weeks before it comes I feel excited, yet when it Subject(s): Christmas ALL BELLS IN PARADISE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Over yonder's a park, which is newly begun Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALL THAT 'LIEVE IN CHRISTIAN LAY, WORSHIP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A man was the first guilt Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALL THE MERRIER IS THAT PLACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The sun of grace him shineth in Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALL THIS TIME THIS SONG IS BEST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: This night there is a child [y]born Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALL YOU THAT ARE GOOD FELLOWS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALLELUIA! ALELUIA! DEO PATRI SIT GLORIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: There is a blossom sprung of a thorn Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now may we mirthes make Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA ... DEO PATRI SIT GLORIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA, NOW SING WE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here comes holly that is so gent Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA, DE VIRGINE MARIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: As I lay upon a night Subject(s): Christmas Carols AN ANCIENT CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: He came all so still Last Line: God's mother be Subject(s): Christmas Carols AN INDIGNATION DINNER, by JAMES DAVID CORROTHERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dey was hard times jes fo' christmas round our neighborhood one year Last Line: Dat's all. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AN ODE ON THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In numbers, and but these few Last Line: A free-born of our citie. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AN OFFERTORY, by MARY ELIZABETH MAPES DODGE Poem Text First Line: Oh, the beauty of the christ child Last Line: Yet who hath seen his face? Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AN OLD CHRISTMAS CAROL, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh wake ye, little children Last Line: For this is christmas day. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Religion; Childhood; Nativity, The; Theology AN UNMERRY CHRISTMAS, by AMBROSE BIERCE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas, you tell me, comes but once a year Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AND LO, THE STAR!, by MOLLY WHITFORD ANDERSON HALEY Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas ANE SANG OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My saull and lyfe, stand up and see Last Line: And sing that rycht balulalow. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ANE SONG OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I come from heaven to tell Subject(s): Christmas Carols ANGEL'S SONG; CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by EDMUND HAMILTON SEARS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: It came upon the midnight clear Last Line: And the whole world send back the song %which now the angels sing Variant Title(s): Peace On Eart Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Gloria in excelsis deo! Subject(s): Christmas ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains Last Line: While our hearts in love we raise Subject(s): Christmas Carols ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Gloria in excelsis deo! Subject(s): Christmas ANGELS' SONG, by CHARLES STANLEY CAUSLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Fear not, shepherds, for I bring Alternate Author Name(s): Causley, Charles Subject(s): Christmas ANGLO-NORMAN CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lordings, listen to our lay Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols ANIMAL SHELTER, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll thought santa claus Last Line: And the dogs and cats all sang along Subject(s): Christmas ANIMALS AT THE MANGER, by RUDOLF O. WIEMER Poem Source First Line: I am the dog. With a shepard lad Subject(s): Christmas ANNIE, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Christmas began with cousins Last Line: With the laughter of aunts %all around Subject(s): Christmas ANNUNCIATION, by ELIZABETH JENNINGS Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: Nothing will ease the pain to come Last Line: And great salvations grip her side Subject(s): Christmas ANNUNCIATION NIGHT, by KATHERINE ELEANOR CONWAY Poem Source First Line: It was night in the village of nazareth Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible ANNUNCIATION TO ALL WOMEN, by AGNES C. FOOTE Poem Source First Line: The angel came with lilies three Subject(s): Christmas ANNUNCIATION TO THE SHEPHERDS FROM ABOVE, by RAINER MARIA RILKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Look up, you men. Men at the fire there, you Last Line: Thrown by her inwardness, which is your guide Subject(s): Christmas ANONYMOUS VERSE; FROM A PUERTO RICAN CHRISTMAS CARD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lady santa ana %why does the child cry? Last Line: One for the child %and one for you Subject(s): Christmas ANOTHER CHRISTMAS POEM, by WENDY COPE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Bloody christmas, here again Last Line: And make them do rhe washing-up Subject(s): Christmas ANOTHER TO THE MAIDS, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wassaile the trees, that they may beare Last Line: As you doe give them wassailing. Variant Title(s): Ceremonies For Christmas (2) Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ANOTHER YEAR, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Earth giveth unto us Subject(s): Christmas ANOTHER YEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Another year it may betide Last Line: Christ may send such a year Subject(s): Christmas Carols ANSWER TO PRAYER, by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Der ain't no use in sayin' de lawd won't answer / prah Last Line: Night. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Religion; Worship; Nativity, The; Theology ANTHEMES FOR THE CATHEDRAL OF EXCETER: 2. ANTHEME FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, by JOSEPH HALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Immortal babe, who this dear day Last Line: Joy in your dear redeemers birth. Variant Title(s): For Christmas Day Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Nativity, The AS I WENT THROUGH A GARDEN GREEN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols AT BETHLEHEM: 1. THE CHILD, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Long, long before the babe could speak Last Line: For they are motherless. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Nativity, The AT BETHLEHEM: 2, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where were ye, birds, that bless his name Last Line: That made the blossom and the bird? Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Nativity, The AT CANDLEMAS, by CHARLES STANLEY CAUSLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: If candlemas be fine and clear Alternate Author Name(s): Causley, Charles Subject(s): Christmas AT CHRISTMAS, by ARTHUR SHEARLY CRIPPS Poem Source First Line: Strew our green earth - flowers! Subject(s): Christmas AT CHRISTMAS, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A man is at his finest towards the finish of the Last Line: That at christmas man is almost what god sent him here to be. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AT CHRISTMAS TIME, by W. G. PARK Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas AT CHRISTMAS-TIME, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: For that old love I once adored Last Line: "when joy bells chime." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AT CHRISTMASTIDE, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas AT THE MANGER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When first her christmas watch to keep Last Line: He saw his mother's face. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The AT THE SIGN OF THE JOLLY JACK, by GEOFFREY SMITH Poem Text First Line: You merry folk, be of good cheer Last Line: And bury the night ere morning come. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ATTENDANTS, by DAVID MORTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The mild-eyed oxen and the gentle ass Last Line: Something that chanced because the inn was full. Subject(s): Animals; Asses & Mules; Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Oxen; Nativity, The AUNT, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: I've come all the way home Last Line: And I am happy %to be here Subject(s): Christmas AWAY IN A MANGER, by WILLIAM JAMES KIRKPATRICK Poem Source First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a Last Line: And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there Subject(s): Christmas Carols BABUSHKA [OR, BABOUSCKA]; A RUSSIAN LEGEND, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Babushka sits before the fire Last Line: "nay, farther must I go!" Subject(s): Christmas; Legends, Russian; Nativity, The BABY ZULMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, by AUGUSTUS JULIAN REQUIER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A lighter scarf of richer fold Last Line: For thee, for thine, for all, he died! Subject(s): Children; Christmas Carols; Childhood BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They took away my bottle Last Line: They make such noises in my ear. Subject(s): Babies; Christmas; Christmas Gifts; Infants; Nativity, The BAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll stirs the bowl Last Line: That was a nice thing for ruby to do Subject(s): Christmas BALLAD OF CALNAN'S CHRISTMAS, by HELEN GRAY CONE Poem Source First Line: When you hear the fire-gongs beat fierce along the startled street Alternate Author Name(s): Green, Coroebus Subject(s): Christmas; Courage BALLAD OF WISE MEN, by GEORGE M. P. BAIRD Poem Source First Line: When that our gentle lord was born Subject(s): Christmas BALLADE OF A DENATURED CHRISTMAS, by RICHARD THOMAS LE GALLIENNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When mince pie goes without its sherry Last Line: I'll spend my christmas day with dickens. Subject(s): Christmas; Dickens, Charles (1812-1870); Nativity, The BALLADE OF AN ANNUAL DIFFICULTY, by TED ROBINSON Poem Text First Line: Who named the best of holidays Last Line: "for ""christmas"" hasn't any rhyme!" Subject(s): Christmas; Rhyme; Nativity, The BALLADE OF CHRISTMAS GHOSTS, by ANDREW LANG Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Between the moonlight and the fire Last Line: The ghosts we all can raise at will! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The BALLADE OF OLD LOVES, by CAROLYN WELLS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Who is it stands on the polished stair Subject(s): Christmas BARBERRIES, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Red against weather-beaten wood Last Line: As then, the eternal, the extraordinary stars Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas BARN, by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I am tired of this barn!' said the colt Last Line: But we looked at him first of all creatures %by the bright strange light of a star! Alternate Author Name(s): Beston, Henry, Mrs. Subject(s): Barns; Christmas BC-AD, by URSULA ASKHAM FANTHORPE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: This was the moment when before Alternate Author Name(s): Fanthrope, U. A. Subject(s): Christmas; Time; Nativity, The BC-AD, by URSULA ASKHAM FANTHORPE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: This was the moment when before Last Line: Into the kingdom of heaven Alternate Author Name(s): Fanthrope, U. A. Subject(s): Christmas; Time BE MERRY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "be merry, be merry, I pray you" Last Line: "be merry, be merry, I pray you, be merry every one" Subject(s): Christmas Carols BEARING MYRRH, by ROBERTA ROBERSON CHILDERS Poem Text First Line: The desert welcomes christmas Last Line: In humble reverence. Subject(s): Christmas; Deserts; Food & Eating; Nativity, The BEGGAR'S RHYME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Christmas is coming, %the geese are getting fat Last Line: If you haven't got a %ha'penny god bless you! Subject(s): Christmas BEHIND THE ARRAS; A CHRISTMAS MASQUE, by HARRY SINCLAIR LEWIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What star has given thee its care Last Line: Inquiringly.) Alternate Author Name(s): Lewis, Sinclair Subject(s): Christmas; Yale University; Nativity, The BEING DAD ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They've hung their stockings up with care Last Line: To be their dad on christmas eve. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Christmas; Fathers; Nativity, The BELLS OF CHRISTMAS, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Pilgrim, you of the loosened lachet Subject(s): Christmas BETHLEHEM, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Long was the road to bethlehem Subject(s): Christmas BETHLEHEM, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There man was all too marred with sin Last Line: Once in the stable on the hay. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The BETHLEHEM ROAD, by IDA NORTON MUNSON Poem Source First Line: Past the closed portals of eartly kings Subject(s): Christmas BETHLEHEM; CAROL, by WILLIAM CANTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: When the herds were watching Subject(s): Christmas BILL'S CHRISTMASES, by CICELY FOX SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas,' said bill, 'on christmas Last Line: "an' a chap beside me on the yard says, 'bill, it's christmas day!'" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The BIRDS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: From out of a wood did a cuckoo fly Subject(s): Christmas BIRDS PRAISE THE ADVENT OF THE SAVIOUR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When in the eastern skies the wondrous star did rise Subject(s): Christmas BIRTH AT BETHLEHEM, by THOMAS CAMPBELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When jordan hushed his waters still Subject(s): Christmas BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A PSYCHIATRIST, by MONA VAN DUYN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Your friends come fondly to your living room Last Line: To join us in this neurotic enterprise Subject(s): Christmas Cards; Psychiatry BLACK CHRISTMAS, by DUBOSE HEYWARD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is cruel for a woman with her man gone Last Line: "an' the younguns allas hungry, an' winter comin' on." Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The BLACK CHRISTMAS, by GYORGY PETRI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I'm forty, I can't tell what will come Last Line: Ever-diminishing, spurts Subject(s): Christmas BLACK CHRISTMAS, by PATRICK TODD Poem Source First Line: It's a dark christ hangs %on a bunker wall Last Line: To enemy offers russian tanks roll 'geese on water' %and hitler's sixth %army is butchered in the s Subject(s): Christmas BLACK MADONNA, by ALBERT RICE Poem Source First Line: Not as the white nations Last Line: The untaught %of earth Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible BLESS US, DEAR GOD, by CHRISTOPHER IDLE Poem Source First Line: O god our father Subject(s): Christmas BLESSED BE THAT LADY BRIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: God's son is born, his mother is a maid Subject(s): Christmas Carols BLESSED BIRD, AS I YOU SAY, THAT DIED AND ROSE ..., by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: On christes day, I understand Subject(s): Christmas Carols BLESSED MAY THOU BE, SWEET JESUS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: By thy birth, thou blessed lord Subject(s): Christmas Carols BLOOMING OF THE WHITE THORN, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God shield ye, comrades of the road! Subject(s): Christmas; Glastonbury Thorn BOAR IS DEAD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols BOAR'S HEAD CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The boar's head in hand bear I, be decked with bay and rosemary. And I Last Line: Ca - put a -pri de - fer -o, red-dens lau -des dom -I -no Subject(s): Christmas Carols BOARDING: 2. HOLIDAYS, by REETIKA VAZIRANI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In maths, geeta's long black plait Last Line: When jesus was born, it was quiet like this Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Schools; India; Nativity, The; Students BOARDING: 2. HOLIDAYS, by REETIKA VAZIRANI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In maths, geeta's long black plait Last Line: When jesus was born, it was quiet, like this Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Schools BOBBY'S PRESENTS, by ELSIE DUNCAN YALE Poem Source First Line: I've just bought a present for mother Subject(s): Christmas BONE, GOD WOT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols BOOTS AND SADDLES, by NICHOLAS SABOLY Poem Source First Line: Our shepherds all %as pilgrims have departed Subject(s): Christmas BORN IS JESUS, THE INFANT KING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Born is jesus, the infant king, play merry o boes sweet pipes resounding Last Line: Ah, how fair is the child we sing, he is lovely, the infant king! Subject(s): Christmas Carols BORN IS THE BABE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols BRAWN OF ENGLAND'S LAY, by JOHN HUNTER-DUVAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The villeins clustered round the bowl Last Line: "and thrall." Alternate Author Name(s): Duvar, John Hunter Subject(s): Christmas; Drinks & Drinking; Nativity, The; Wine BRINDISI (1), by GAIUS VALERIUS CATULLUS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Who's that knocking on the window Last Line: Herod is his name Alternate Author Name(s): Catullus, Caius Valerius Subject(s): Christmas BRING A TORCH, JEANETTE, ISABELLA (WITH MUSIC), by NICHOLAS SABOLY Poem Source Last Line: Child is sleeping; hush! Hush! See how he smiles in dreams Subject(s): Christmas BRING A TORCH, JEANNETTE ISABELLA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Bring a torch, jeannette isabella! Bring a Last Line: Do! Do! Do! See the baby smile! Subject(s): Christmas Carols BROTHER HUBERT, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Holy-thoughted brother hubert Last Line: Hadst thou staid I must have fled Subject(s): Charity;christmas; "philanthropy;nativity, The; BROWNIE MEN, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Merry, merry sprites are we Subject(s): Christmas BRYNGYNGE IN THE BORE'S HEAD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The boar's head in hand I bring Subject(s): Christmas BUNDLES, by JOHN CHIPMAN FARRAR Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A bundle is a funny thing Last Line: Now wouldn't it be much more fun %if shoppers carried thingsundone? Subject(s): Christmas Gifts; Imagination BURGUNDIAN CAROL, by BERNARD DE LA MONNOYE Poem Source First Line: Willie, take your little drum Last Line: Dance, and make the village hum! Alternate Author Name(s): La Monnoye, Bernard De; Monnoye, Bernard De La Variant Title(s): Patapa Subject(s): Christmas; Dancing And Dancers BURNING THE CHRISTMAS GREENS, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Their time past, pulled down Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The BURNING THE CHRISTMAS GREENS, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Their time past, pulled down Last Line: Ourselves refreshed among %the shining fauna of that fire Subject(s): Christmas BY-BY, LULLABY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In a dream late as I lay Subject(s): Christmas Carols BYGONE YEAR, by ARTHUR KETCHUM Poem Source First Line: Once gone we call to deafened ears Subject(s): Christmas CALIFORNIA'S CHRISTMAS, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The stars are large as lilies! Morn Last Line: I would not seek another. Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): California; Christmas; Nativity, The CAMELS OF THE KINGS, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CAMELS, THE KINGS' CAMELS, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CAPUT APRI REFERO RESONENS LAUDES DOMINO, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CARAVANS, by EMILY PATTERSON Poem Source First Line: The shaggy camels kneel upon the sand Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: As I sat on a sunny bank Last Line: On christmas day in the morning Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAROL, by THOMAS EDWARD BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Three kings from out the orient Last Line: "withouten dreed, the loveliest." Alternate Author Name(s): Brown, T. E. Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAROL, by CECIL DAY LEWIS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh hush thee, my baby Last Line: The price of a soul Alternate Author Name(s): Blake, Nicolas Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by LOUISE IMOGEN GUINEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Vines branching stilly Last Line: But she hath kissed her flower where the wounds are to be. Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary CAROL, by DONALD HALL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The warmth of cows Last Line: A man of sorrows %and friend to grief Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by BERNARD JOHNSON Poem Source First Line: I sing the birth was born to-night Last Line: Can man forget the story? Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: God is this son Last Line: And give you glory Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by NORMAN NICHOLSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Mary laid her child among Last Line: And by the death within his bones %the dead became alive Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible CAROL, by PHILIPP NICOLAI Poem Source First Line: Wake, awake, for night is flying Last Line: To praise thee ages all along Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where is the royal babe arrayed?' Last Line: In excelsis gloria! Alternate Author Name(s): Q; Quiller-couch, A. T. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CAROL, by LIZETTE WOODWORTH REESE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Joseph was an old man Last Line: Oh, was that not a poor place %to house jesus christ in? Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by WILLIAM ROBERT RODGERS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Deep in the fading leaves of night Alternate Author Name(s): Rodgers, W. R. Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, by RONALD STUART THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What is christmas without %snow? We need it Last Line: Scarecrow to wear its heart %on, bold as a robin Alternate Author Name(s): Thomas, R. S. Subject(s): Christmas; Snow CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: People, look east. The time is near Last Line: The lord is on the way Subject(s): Christmas CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by ATHELSTAN RILEY Poem Source First Line: Ye watchers and ye holy ones Subject(s): Christmas CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by JOHN STERLING (1806-1844) Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: From heaven high I come to you Last Line: To chant a glad new year like this Subject(s): Christmas CAROL BRINGING IN THE BOAR'S HEAD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAROL FOR CHILDREN, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: God rest you, merry innocents Last Line: A sweeter christmas than we to ours %may you bequeath to yours Subject(s): Christmas CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS TIDE, by LOUISE IMOGEN GUINEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ox he openeth wide the doore Last Line: Between her bosom and his hayre! Variant Title(s): Tryste Noel Subject(s): Animals; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Oxen; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CAROL FOR THE LAST CHRISTMAS EVE, by NORMAN NICHOLSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The first night, the first night Subject(s): Christmas CAROL FOR THE TWELFTH DAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Mark well my heavy doleful tale Subject(s): Christmas CAROL NAIVE, by JOHN MCCLURE Poem Text First Line: Was never none other / like our god's mother Last Line: Like our god's mother. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CAROL OF HUNTING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: As I came by a green forest-side Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAROL OF PATIENCE, by ROBERT RANKE GRAVES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shepherds armed with staff and sling Subject(s): Christmas CAROL OF THE BIRDS, by ? BAS-QUERCY Poem Source First Line: Whence comes this rush of wings afar Last Line: Join in the shout,'noel, noel!' Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols CAROL OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Come to bethlehem and ye shall see Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAROL OF THE BROWN KING, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of the three wise men Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The CAROL OF THE BROWN KING, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of the three wise men Last Line: Part of his %nativity Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas CAROL OF THE POOR CHILDREN, by RICHARD MIDDLETON Poem Source First Line: We are the poor children, come out to see the sights Subject(s): Christmas CAROL OF THE RUSSIAN CHILDREN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Snowbound mountains, snowbound valleys Subject(s): Christmas CAROL OF THE THREE KINGS, by WILLIAM STANLEY MERWIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How long ago we dreamed Last Line: The grove of a few hands Alternate Author Name(s): Merwin, W. S. Subject(s): Christmas CAROL OF THE THREE KINGS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here and away in good faith we pace Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, BROTHERS, CAROL, by WILLIAM AUGUSTUS MUHLENBERG Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas CAROL, CAROL, TENDERLY AND SWEETLY, by ANNE LINDSAY Poem Source Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Barnard, Lady Anne Subject(s): Christmas CAROL: NEW STYLE, by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If jesus christ should come again Last Line: On christmas day in the morning. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Crucifixion; Good Friday; Holidays; Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion CAST OFF ALL DOUBTFUL CARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols CAT, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: This is a strange season Last Line: The quiet house, %the warm fire Subject(s): Christmas CATASTROPHE, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Source First Line: If old kriss kringle should forget Subject(s): Christmas CEREMONIES FOR CHRISTMAS (1), by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, bring with a noise Last Line: To fill the paste that's a kneading. Variant Title(s): Yule Log Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CEREMONIES TO THE MAIDS, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wash your hands, or else the fire Last Line: Dead the fire, though ye blow. Subject(s): Christmas; Household Employees; Nativity, The; Servants; Domestics; Maids CHANSON INNOCENTE: 2, by EDWARD ESTLIN CUMMINGS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Little tree Last Line: "noel noel" Alternate Author Name(s): Cummings, E. E. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHARITY, by JAY BEE Poem Source First Line: Cheerily ring the christmas bells Subject(s): Christmas CHARMS, by KRISTINE A. SOMERVILLE Poem Source First Line: The christmas I was seven my father left - for good this time Last Line: Lights illuminate him bent to the task of putting together a bike %painted a strange shade of green Subject(s): Absence; Christmas; Fathers; Gifts And Giving CHERRY TREE CAROL (3), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Joseph was an old man, an old man was Last Line: Will tremble with glee Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHERRY TREE CAROL (4), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Joseph was an old man Last Line: Then mary went home %with her heavy load Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible CHERRY-TREE CAROL (2), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Joseph was an old man Last Line: O the sun and the moon, mother %shall both rise with me Subject(s): Christmas CHILD JESUS IN THE GARDEN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Cold was the day, when in a garden bare Subject(s): Christmas CHILD THIS DAY IS BORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Because the king of all kings %was born this blessed day Subject(s): Christmas CHILD'S CAROL, by ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Naked boy, brown boy Last Line: christ is born! Alternate Author Name(s): Q; Quiller-couch, A. T. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ = Suffering & Sacrifice; Childhood; Nativity, The CHILD'S CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: He opens his eyes with a cry of delight Subject(s): Christmas CHILD'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christ used to be like you and me Last Line: Our hearts go singing up to thee. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ; Childhood CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: One christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town corner Subject(s): Christmas; Children; Wales; Nativity, The; Childhood; Welshmen; Welshwomen CHILDERMAS RHYME, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Babes in the wood Subject(s): Christmas CHILDLESS CHRISTMAS, by ROWENA MILLAR KELL Poem Text First Line: Mary, from your throne of grace Last Line: Who put no child tonight to bed. Subject(s): Childlessness; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHILDLIKE HEART, by ELLEN WESTON CATLIN Poem Source First Line: The christmas star burns overhead Subject(s): Christmas CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS IN 1945, by VLADIMIR HOLAN Poem Source First Line: I saw children at christmas in 1945 Last Line: How to safeguard so military intervention won't become necessary Subject(s): Christmas; Czechoslovakia - Communist Regime CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE, by JOHN KEBLE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rejoice in god alway Subject(s): Christmas CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE CAROL FROM ECKINGTON, DERBYSHIRE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I saw three ships come sailing by Last Line: To think that christ was born a king %at christmas day in the morning Subject(s): Christmas CHILDRREN'S CAROL, by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Here we come again, again, and here we come again Subject(s): Christmas CHIMNEY DRUMMER-BOY, by WILLIAM J. LONG Poem Source First Line: There's a boy I know, and he drums all day Subject(s): Christmas CHOCOLATE PIGS, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll saved his nickels and dimes Last Line: As they shimmered on the snow outside the window all night Subject(s): Christmas CHREES'MAS TIME, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY Poem Source Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A. Subject(s): Christmas CHRISMUS IS A-COMIN', by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Bones a-gittin' achy Last Line: An' all de week is ouahs Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISMUS ON THE PLANTATION, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: It was chrismus eve, I mind hit fu' a mighty gloomy day Last Line: So evahone was gay dat night, an' watched de chrismus in. Subject(s): Christmas; Slavery; Southern States; Nativity, The; Serfs; South (u.s.) CHRIST CANDLE, by KATE LOUISE BROWN Poem Source First Line: Little taper set tonight Last Line: So the bells on christmas morn, %glad shall ring, 'a christ is born!' Variant Title(s): The Christmas Candl Subject(s): Christmas CHRIST CHILD TO THE CHRISTMAS LAMB, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O little lamb Last Line: The god of all. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRIST CHILD'S CHRISTMAS, by LAURA SPENCER PORTOR Poem Source First Line: Oh, brother christ, come play with me Last Line: And overhead, the angel train %waited the christ-child all in vain Variant Title(s): The Christ-chil Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry CHRIST'S NATIVITY, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Awake, glad heart! Get up and sing! Last Line: Must not be numbered in the year. Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by CHARLOTTE LOUISE BERTLESEN Poem Text First Line: Once more the tender christ child's feet Last Line: The marvel of thy birth. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Childhood; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by JOHN BETJEMAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The bells of waiting advent ring Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology CHRISTMAS, by JOHN BETJEMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The bells of waiting advent ring Last Line: That god was man in palestine %and lives today in bread and wine Subject(s): Christmas; Religion CHRISTMAS, by MARCHETTE CHUTE Poem Source First Line: My goodness, my goodness Last Line: And I am behaving %as calm as I can Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by GRANT HYDE CODE Poem Text First Line: This is the day the great god pan lies dead Last Line: To soothe his sobbing with the pipes of pan. Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Christmas has come, let's eat and drink Last Line: And welcome to all kinds of men. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Step wid de banjo an' glide wid de fiddle Last Line: Possums ain' skace w'en dey's lots o' pu'simmons. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Tis christmas day! 'tis christmas day! Last Line: And christmas carols sing. Subject(s): Bells; Christianity; Christmas Carols; Churches; Happiness; Jesus Christ; Singing & Singers; Cathedrals; Joy; Delight; Songs CHRISTMAS, by ALEXANDER LOUIS FRASER Poem Text First Line: The rills that winter-bound have been Last Line: Is smiling on the earth. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Happiness; Holidays; Snow; Winter; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight CHRISTMAS, by THEOPHILE GAUTIER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: The heavens are black, the earth is white Last Line: "sing to the shepherds, ""christ is born." Alternate Author Name(s): Theo, Le Bon Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The sunbeams glitter on the mountain snow Last Line: Congenial mirth and cordial sympathy. Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by NORA (CHESSON) HOPPER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: At christmas time dan cupid plays Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Youth, in the heart of faith now wearing old Last Line: Eternal in youth, and hope, and love and home! Alternate Author Name(s): Howells, W. D. Subject(s): Christmas; Hope; Love; Youth; Nativity, The; Optimism CHRISTMAS, by JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What, do they suppose that everything Alternate Author Name(s): Hunt, Leigh Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by MARIA JAMES Poem Text First Line: Let us chaunt the solemn lay Last Line: "peace on earth, -- good-will to man!'" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by ARTHUR FREDERICK JONES Poem Text First Line: Once more, o life, the holy time is here Last Line: In answer when he hears our lonely call. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by JULIA A. MOORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hail the coming holiday Last Line: Christmas day once more. Alternate Author Name(s): Sweet Singer Of Michigan Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint CHRISTMAS, by ARTHUR JOSEPH MUNBY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Our christmas is a time of make-believe Last Line: That if our god can fail, we too were best unborn Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by ESTHER BERGMAN NAREY Poem Text First Line: Just for today, dear lord, give me the faith Last Line: Of reindeer speeding through the christmas skies. Subject(s): Christmas; Faith; Reindeer; Nativity, The; Belief; Creed CHRISTMAS, by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They say: but cattle near Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They say: but cattle near Last Line: Told the home -- truth of man Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by HARRIET WHEELER PIERSON Poem Text First Line: A simple tale of shepherds and of sheep Last Line: And to the dear, familiar things, a star! Subject(s): Babies; Christmas; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Stars; Infants; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The biggest tree in provence Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The biggest tree in provence Last Line: In the sky at the road's end Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by ELIZABETH STANTON RICE Poem Source First Line: There's a wondrous peace lies on this earth Last Line: Peace on earth to all of you - %a merry christmas there! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by JOAN SALVAT-PAPASSEIT Poem Source First Line: I feel the cold of the night Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by JOAN SALVAT-PAPASSEIT Poem Source First Line: I feel the cold of night Last Line: And when he sees us he'll break into tears Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ CHRISTMAS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We love to think of bethlehem Last Line: Comes yet on christmas day. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Babies; Bethlehem, Palestine; Birth; Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Infants; Child Birth; Midwifery; Childhood; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In a country far, far away Last Line: Love divine, all love excelling,' %in our hearts hold perfect sway Subject(s): Christmas; Wesley, Charles (1707-1788) CHRISTMAS, by FLORENCE MARGARET SMITH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A child is born, they cry, a child Last Line: And he is born to make men wild Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, Stevie Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by FRANK HERBERT SWEET Poem Source First Line: Ho! Ho! Thrice ho! For the mistletoe Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by RONALD STUART THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There is a morning Last Line: With the sharp taste %of blood they will shed Alternate Author Name(s): Thomas, R. S. Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by HENRY TIMROD Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How grace this hallowed day? Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, by HENRY TIMROD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How grace this hallowed day? Last Line: And peace in all our hearts Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by GIUSEPPE UNGARETTI Poem Source First Line: I have no wish Last Line: Of smoke %from the stove Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, by EDWARD HILTON YOUNG Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: A boy was born at bethlehem Last Line: They saw with love most passionate %the village street at nazarene Alternate Author Name(s): Kennet Of The Dene, 1st Baron Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS (1), by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O time by holy prophets long foretold Last Line: May live one day for thee! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS (1), by KIM JONGGIL Poem Source First Line: Like our hearts too calloused for tears Last Line: May kindly snow shower down like white blossoms Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The world his cradle is Last Line: With penitential tears. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS (1), by CHARLES WILLIAMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let us go a journey' Last Line: She wept, 'o my lord!' Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Happiness; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight CHRISTMAS (2), by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This happy day, whose risen sun Last Line: That drew thee to us from the skies! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS (2), by KIM JONGGIL Poem Source First Line: In the darkened room Last Line: Must have melted in my blood and circulate in my organs Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS (2), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The womb of silence bears the eternal word Last Line: Mothers the heaven-born child. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS (3), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Over the hills of palestine Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS 1941, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: In plain december, crisp gift Last Line: His ringing rage across the world Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas CHRISTMAS 1944, by DENISE LEVERTOV Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bright cards above the fire bring no friends near Subject(s): Christmas; World War Ii; Nativity, The; Second World War CHRISTMAS 1944, by DENISE LEVERTOV Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bright cards above the fire bring no friends near Last Line: Hearing hatred crackle in the coal, %the voice of treason, the voice of love Subject(s): Christmas; World War Ii CHRISTMAS 1956, by GYORGY PETRI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: On the twentieth, at a certain moment Last Line: Dropped in the wrong place that I am here: %small, alien, and gone cold Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS 1959, by GERALD WILLIAM BARRAX Poem Source First Line: Where is the star of bethlehem Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays CHRISTMAS 1970, by SPIKE MILLIGAN Poem Source First Line: A little girl called sile javotte Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS 1987, by MIKE MESERVE Poem Source First Line: The wild star leading the three Last Line: Clean night, the quiet room, the breathing child Subject(s): Christmas; Night CHRISTMAS 1987, by JOHN PETER SCUPHAM Poem Source First Line: Once more I cover this nakedness which is my own Last Line: Thirsts for that promise kept; her one desire %the pure trouble of fire, and what will become of fir Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ACROSTIC, by ROSAMUND LIVINGSTONE MCNAUGHT Poem Source First Line: C is for christmas, best day of the year! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ACROSTIC, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: M - errily ring the christmas bells Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS AFT ERTHOUGHT, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: After a thoughtful, almost painful Last Line: "when he wuz ist a little boy like me!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Thought; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint; Thinking CHRISTMAS AFTER WAR, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shall misery make mirth Last Line: Their bethlehem. Subject(s): Christmas; Grief; War; Nativity, The; Sorrow; Sadness CHRISTMAS ALONE IN KEY WEST, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: That christmas alone in no difference really Last Line: Is there's no reason to go and less to stay Subject(s): Christmas; Selkirk, Alexander (1676-1721); Solitude CHRISTMAS ALONG THE WIRES, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Junction-station - pilot knob Last Line: "I'll be there on number nine.'" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Office Work; Telegraph; Nativity, The; Telegrams CHRISTMAS AND THE OLD YEAR, by ROSAMUND LIVINGSTONE MCNAUGHT Poem Source First Line: Ring softly, bells, your message sweet Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ANTIPHONES: 1. IN CHURCH, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou whose birth on earth Last Line: Bid the day be born. Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; God; Jesus Christ; Life; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS AT INDIAN POINT, by EDGAR LEE MASTERS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Who is that calling through the night Last Line: "and sobbed and sobbed, 'o emily.'" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS AT SEA, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The sheets were frozen hard, and they cut the naked hand Last Line: Was just that I was leaving home and my folks were growing old. Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): Christmas; Sea; Travel; Nativity, The; Ocean; Journeys; Trips CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPE, by JOHN RUNCIE Poem Source First Line: Your christmas comes with holly leaves Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME, by JANE KENYON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Her sickness brought me to connecticut. Last Line: Forwarded, will begin to reach me here Subject(s): Christmas; Absence; Nativity, The; Separation; Isolation CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll hopped out of the car Last Line: Junior'd outfoxed that bully again Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BELL DRILL, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Sweetly chime, sweetly chime Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BELLS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: There are sounds in the sky when the year grows old Last Line: Mingle the chimes of the christmas bells! Subject(s): Bells;christmas; "nativity, The; CHRISTMAS BELLS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The years come not back that have circled away Last Line: "of solemn joy, o christmas bells!" Subject(s): Bells;christmas;happiness;music & Musicians; "nativity, The;joy;delight; CHRISTMAS BELLS, by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What do your clear bells ring to me Last Line: So many dead! So many dead! Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; World War I; Nativity, The; First World War CHRISTMAS BELLS, by JOHN KEBLE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wake me tonight, my mother dear Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BELLS, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I heard the bells on christmas day Last Line: "with peace on earth, good will to men." Variant Title(s): The Chant Sublime;the Unbroken Song;peace On Earth Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Christmas Carols; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS BELLS, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, christmas bells, your music swells upon Last Line: Honest youth, the days he's left so far behind. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint CHRISTMAS BELLS, by EMMA CELIA ROOK Poem Source First Line: Ring, christmas bells Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BELLS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Are you waking?' shout the breezes Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BELLS, SAIGON, by WALTER ROBERT MCDONALD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Buses came late, each driver sullen Last Line: The bells all through the night Alternate Author Name(s): Mcdonald, Walt Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Soldiers; Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 CHRISTMAS BILLS, by JOSEPH HATTON Poem Source First Line: See dear pater with the bills Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BLESSING, by JR. FRANKLIN D. ELMER Poem Source First Line: Father, send us for this meal Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BOX, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Gladly the boy, with christmas box in hand Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS BOX FOR NAMBY PAMBY, SELS., by JONATHAN SWIFT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Now the day is almost peeping Last Line: Fit for namby to rehearse Subject(s): Christmas; Philips, Ambrose (1674-1749) CHRISTMAS CAME TO MISSISSIPPI, by CHARLES GRANVILLE HAMILTON Poem Text First Line: Fireworks sputtered and crackled and exploded Last Line: Peace on earth, good will to men. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS CARD, by EDWARD JAMES HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You have anti-freeze in the car, yes Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CARD, by ELIAS MIGUEL MUNOZ Poem Source First Line: Life in a christmas card Last Line: Life in a christmas card %goes by slowly, %far from the world ... Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts And Giving; Holidays CHRISTMAS CARD, AFTER THE ASSASSINATIONS, by MONA VAN DUYN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What is to be born already fidgets in the stem Last Line: Who forms himself from a wish, our best or last Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: God bless the master of this house Last Line: "I wish you a merry christmas, / and a happy new year" Variant Title(s): Christmas-tide;the Singers In The Snow Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "I saw three ships come sailing in, / on christmas day, on christmas day" Last Line: On christmas day in the morning Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When christ in bethlehem was born Last Line: "with peace on earth, good will to you!'" Subject(s): Christmas Carols;holidays;singing & Singers CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: As joseph was a-walking Last Line: For his star it shineth clear Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by HARRY BEHN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: An angel told mary Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL, by CHRISTIAN BURKE Poem Source First Line: The trees are hung with crystal lamps Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The stores wore christmas perfectly Last Line: Morning after memory Subject(s): Christmas Gifts CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Carol, carol, christians Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by AUBREY DE VERE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They leave the land of gems and gold Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ring out, ye bells Last Line: Throw all its power into singing! Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by THOMAS HELMORE Poem Source First Line: Christ was born on christmas day Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The darling of the world is come Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL, by JULIET C. MARSH Poem Source First Line: Into the silent waiting east Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ROSARIO MURILLO Poem Source First Line: I walk today, the pain of childbirth in each step Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by D. J. OPPERMAN Poem Source First Line: Three outas from the high karoo Last Line: And on her nest, throughout the whole affair %a bantam clucks with a suspicious stare Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by JAMES S. PARK Poem Source First Line: So crowded was the little town Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by MAY PROBYN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lacking samite and sable Last Line: Sleepeth, three hours old. Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by FRANCIS QUARLES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Glory to god on high, and jolly mirth Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by SARA TEASDALE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The kings they came from out the south Last Line: Before the song was done. Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Magi; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Clear as the silver call Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the star shone bright Last Line: To praise the father, son, %and holy ghost Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now is yole comen wyth gentil chere Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL, by GEORGE RATCLIFFE WOODWARD Poem Source First Line: On twelfth-day morn, old christmas day Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL (1), by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair gratitude! In strain sublime Last Line: Redeemer! Lord! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL (2), by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O lovely voices of the sky Last Line: O star which led to him! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Variant Title(s): Hymn For Christmas Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the star shone bright Last Line: To praise the father, son, %and holy ghost Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CHILDREN, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Good news from heaven the angels bring Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CAROL: 1, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Whoso hears a chiming for christmas at the nighest Last Line: Life is good, and death is good, for christ is best.' Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL: 2, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A holy heavenly chime Last Line: For christ is born a king.' Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROL: 3, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lo! New born jesus Last Line: To one and all. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CAROLS EVERYWHERE, by CHARLES KINGSLEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It chanced upon the merry, merry christmas eve Last Line: "angels singing." Variant Title(s): A Christmas Carol;the Merry Christmas Eve Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE GREAT CHURCH, by WILLIAM CANNON Poem Source First Line: The organ's viscous chords roar Last Line: As these lives we've amde %eclipse our own Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS CHILD, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Little one, who straight hast come Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CHILDHOOD, by PATRICK KAVANAGH Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: One side of the potato-pits was white with frost Last Line: And I had a prayer like a white rose pinned %on the virgin mary's blouse Alternate Author Name(s): Monaghan, Patrick Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Fathers CHRISTMAS CHILDREN, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Happy children here we stand Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CHIME, by KATHLEEN KAVANAGH Poem Source First Line: Keep time, keep time, glad christmas chime! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS CITY, by PAUL ELKBEARD Poem Text First Line: Winter's second snow is falling Last Line: Sick and wanting. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, by THOMAS MILLER (1807-1874) Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Those christmas bells as sweetly chime Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS COMMUNION, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come in, dear babe, and rest! Last Line: For thee, for thee, the stable waits once more. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Eucharist; Nativity, The; Communion CHRISTMAS DAWN IN FLORIDA, by FRANCES FREEMAN TAYLOR Poem Text First Line: Broad bands of rose span all the eastern sky Last Line: That we may, in thy strength, go forth to live. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY, by MARY BARKER (CARTER) DODGE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Feathery flakes are falling, falling Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY, by ROY FULLER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Small girls on trikes Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY, by RUTH RAYMOND Poem Source First Line: Now, chile, go hang yo' stockin's high Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A baby is a harmless thing Last Line: Carol we and worship we. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Of all dear days is christmas day Last Line: In all the winds that blow. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Peace; Childhood; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY, by CHRISTOPHER SMART Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Nature's decorations glisten Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY, by WILLIAM WATSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The morn broke bright: the thronging people wore Last Line: Sweep hence this dying past that never dies. Alternate Author Name(s): Watson, John William Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY, by CAROLINE ELEANOR WILKINSON Poem Text First Line: A loving atmosphere surrounds this day of ... Last Line: The joy of heaven reaches us, this glad day of the year. Subject(s): Christmas; Festivals; Happiness; Holidays; Nativity, The; Fairs; Pageants; Joy; Delight CHRISTMAS DAY, by GEORGE WITHER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As on the night before this happy morn Last Line: And showeth favour unto men. Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS DAY, by ANDREW YOUNG (1885-1971) Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Last night in the open shippen Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY (WITH MUSIC), by CHARLES WESLEY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology CHRISTMAS DAY (WITH MUSIC), by CHARLES WESLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing Last Line: Glory to the new-born king. Amen Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Religion CHRISTMAS DAY AND EVERY DAY, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Star high Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE WORKHOUSE, by GEORGE ROBERT SIMS Poem Text Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: It is christmas day in the workhouse, and the cold, bare walls are bright Last Line: "say what you did for me, too, only last christmas day." Alternate Author Name(s): Dagonet Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY, 1868, by CHARLES KINGSLEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How will it dawn, the coming christmas day? Last Line: And keep them men indeed, fair christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS DAY. THE FAMILY SITTING, by JOHN MEADE FALKNER Poem Source First Line: In the days of caesar augustus Last Line: I may go up to jerusalem %out of galilee Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion CHRISTMAS DINNER, by MICHAEL ROSEN Poem Source First Line: We were all sitting around the table Last Line: Much nicer place to be - %for a worm Subject(s): Christmas; Worms CHRISTMAS DINNER AT CHILDS', by WILSON PUGSLEY MACDONALD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Yesterday the merchant-men Last Line: To my land a hundred songs. Subject(s): Christmas; Food & Eating; Restaurants; Nativity, The; Cafes; Diners CHRISTMAS DOLLS, by LIZZIE J. ROOK Poem Source First Line: Here we come with our christmas dolls Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EPITHALAMIUM, by WILLIAM HERVEY ALLEN JR. Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Now comes the ordered prime Last Line: That holds all mystery. Alternate Author Name(s): Allen, Hervey Subject(s): Christmas; God; Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRISTMAS EVE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The door is on the latch tonight Last Line: Where love might enter in Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; CHRISTMAS EVE, by PATRICIA BEER Poem Source First Line: The roofs over the shops Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by MATHILDE BLIND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Alone - with one fair star for company Last Line: That fair star trembles through my falling tears. Alternate Author Name(s): Lake, Claude Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: The north wind rustles in the roads Last Line: His blessing gave to struggling men. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint CHRISTMAS EVE, by FRANK E. BROWN Poem Source First Line: Outside my window whirls the ice storm Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by ROBERT BROWNING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Out of the little chapel I burst Last Line: To conclude with the doxology. Subject(s): Christmas; Second Advent; Nativity, The; Second Coming Of Christ CHRISTMAS EVE, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Salvation's angel in a tree Last Line: I leave it on and go to bed Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Salvation's angel in a tree Last Line: I leave it on and go to bed Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by JOHN DAVIDSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In holly hedges starving birds Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dark is the hour, long the night Last Line: This is the birthday of the sun Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by JOHN DRINKWATER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On christmas eve I lay abed Last Line: Dreamt of a new-born king. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh hush thee, little dear-my-soul Last Line: Thou shalt hear the master calling. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our hearts to-night are open wide Last Line: Our hearts to-night. Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by FAITH EVELYN PACKARD Poem Source First Line: I studied long Last Line: I see a star! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, by ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Friend, old friend in the manse by the fireside sitting Last Line: Give ye good-night, but first thank god in your prayers! Alternate Author Name(s): Q; Quiller-couch, A. T. Subject(s): Books; Christmas; Past; Time; Reading; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas hath darkness Last Line: Brought for us so low. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was the death-time of the year Last Line: For christ, our lord, is born again. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Life And Ministry; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRISTMAS EVE, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As the orchestra stops playing, veiled Subject(s): Christmas; Love; Night; Nativity, The; Bedtime CHRISTMAS EVE, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As the orchestra stops playing, veiled Last Line: That the child-jesus of your love has been born Subject(s): Christmas; Love; Night CHRISTMAS EVE AT BETHLEHEM, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The christ-thorn rustles in the hedge Last Line: The snow-wind blown from lebanon! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE AT ROSEMOUND CEMETERY, by SUSAN WOOD Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: And on the graves the poinsettias Subject(s): Cemeteries; Christmas; Graveyards; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE IN FRANCE, by JESSIE REDMOND FAUSET Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh little christ, why do you sigh Last Line: "shall live for evermore." Subject(s): Christmas; France; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEDFORD, by PATRICK TODD Poem Source First Line: Down from the medford depot %neon over the salvation army hums Last Line: Mexican lace and blood red poinsettias %a small miracle Subject(s): Christmas; Salvation Army CHRISTMAS EVE IN WHITNEYVILLE, by DONALD HALL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: December, and the closing of the year; Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE ON THE ROAD, by ANN S. GOLDSMITH Poem Source First Line: Herkimer, canajoharie, gloversville, cooperstown Last Line: Thinking nothing of the cold Subject(s): Christmas; Cooperstown, New York; Fathers; Gloversville, New York; Travel CHRISTMAS EVE UNDER HOOKER'S STATUE, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tonight a blackout. Twenty years ago Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EVE UNDER HOOKER'S STATUE, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tonight a blackout. Twenty years ago Last Line: Till christ again turn wanderer and child Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, 1917, by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Many happy returns, sweet babe, of the day! Last Line: Ever happier and happier returns, dear christ, of thy day! Alternate Author Name(s): Bridges, Robert+(2) Subject(s): Christmas; England; World War I; Nativity, The; English; First World War CHRISTMAS EVE, SHAWNEE, OHIO, by KIP KNOTT Poem Source First Line: My wife prays at midnight mass Last Line: I've built with my heat stands open Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE, SOUTH, 1865, by MARY TUCKER LAMBERT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Poverty, remorseless spectre Last Line: For heaven is real, and earth deceiving. Alternate Author Name(s): Tucker, Mary Eliza Perine Subject(s): American Civil War; Christmas; Reconstruction (1865-1876); Southern States; United States - History; Nativity, The; South (u.s.) CHRISTMAS EVE: AUSTRALIA, by KARL SHAPIRO Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The wind blows hot. English and foreign birds Last Line: Curse lightly and pronounce your serious name Subject(s): Australia; Christmas CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE, by PHILLIPS BROOKS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Everywhere, everywhere, christmas tonight Last Line: No palace too great, no cottage too small. Variant Title(s): A Christmas Carol Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: When bill gives me a book, I know Last Line: So each gives twice - and that is pleasant - %to get the truly-wanted present Subject(s): Christmas Gifts CHRISTMAS FAIRIES, by ROSAMUND LIVINGSTONE MCNAUGHT Poem Source First Line: Oh, the christmas fairies are in the air! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS FAMILY REUNION, by PETER DE VRIES Poem Source First Line: Since last the tutelary hearth Last Line: I long for time to pass, so I %can think of all this with nostalgia Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS FANCIES, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When christmas bells are swinging above the fields of snow Last Line: When christmas bells are pelting the air with silver chimes. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS FIRES BRIGHTLY GLEAM, by ANNE P. L. FIELD Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS FLOWERS, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The earth is so bleak and deserted Last Line: The crown of them all! Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GIFT, by MABEL L. PRAY Poem Source First Line: It seems that dear old santa claus Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS GIFTS, by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The pope on christmas day Last Line: To show us where christ was born!' Subject(s): Christmas Gifts; Popes; Papacy CHRISTMAS GIFTS, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas gifts for thee Last Line: Carols of praise for such christmas gifts. Subject(s): Christmas Gifts CHRISTMAS GIFTS, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My sweet the fates befriend her! Last Line: I'd gladly give -- myself! Subject(s): Christmas; Marriage; Nativity, The; Weddings; Husbands; Wives CHRISTMAS GIFTS: 1, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The wondrous love and light Last Line: And bid you go rejoicing on your way. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GIFTS: 2, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A happy, happy christmas Last Line: Through him who gave us christmas day! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GIFTS: 4, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Down the ages hoary Last Line: Make all thy life a christmas-time! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GREETING, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A word of godspeed and good Last Line: The world's face, with god's smile on it. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; God; Smiles; Stars; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GREETING, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Good morning, lord! For little boys Last Line: With fuller hearts than they. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS GREETING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A merry christmas morning Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS GREETING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We hope your christmas will be merry Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS HOLLY, by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bethink we what can mean Last Line: Beneath love's ever-widening wing. Subject(s): Christmas; Holly; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS HYMN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "hail to thee, thou holy babe" Last Line: "younger, older, she than he" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; CHRISTMAS HYMN, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sing, christmas bells Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS HYMN, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Good people, gather to this praise Last Line: Sing the incarnate savior, sing! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS HYMN, by CHARLES WESLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! How all the welkin rings Last Line: Formed in each believing heart! Variant Title(s): For Christmas Day;glory To The King Of Kings Subject(s): Christmas; Hymns (as Literary Form); Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS HYMN, by RICHARD WILBUR Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A stable-lamp is lighted Last Line: By whose descent among us %the worlds are reconciled Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Holidays; Religion CHRISTMAS HYMN (WITH MUSIC), by CECIL FRANCES ALEXANDER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Once in royal david's city Last Line: All in white shall wait a round Alternate Author Name(s): Humprheys, Cecil Frances; Alexander, C. F., Mrs. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas CHRISTMAS HYMN FOR CHILDREN, by JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM Poem Source First Line: Our bells ring to all the earth Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS HYMN FOR LAMBETH, by JOHN COLLINGS SQUIRE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! The lambeth guardians sing Last Line: You will talk about the war %and eat and eat until you snore Alternate Author Name(s): Eagle, Solomon; Squire, J. C. Subject(s): Christmas; Eggs CHRISTMAS HYMN; WRITTEN IN THE CHAPEL OF THE MANGER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In the fields where, long ago Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IN 1875, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: No trumpet-blast profaned Last Line: Well may the nations say that christ is born. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN AJACCIO, by CONRAD FERDINAND MEYER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oranges all ripe and golden we have seen Last Line: Tell me what your eyes are dreaming? Of the snowflakes falling? Alternate Author Name(s): Meyer, Konrad Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN AMHERST, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: The poinsettias say there is red against snow Last Line: And deep in god the yew trees comfort time Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas CHRISTMAS IN BIAFRA (1969), by CHINUA ACHEBE Poem Source First Line: This sunken-eyed moment wobbling Last Line: Herself again and took him away Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IN CALIFORNIA, by EDWARD ROWLAND SILL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Can this be christmas - sweet as may Last Line: And all the earth is holy land. Alternate Author Name(s): Hedbrooke, Andrew Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IN CHINATOWN, by AUGUST KLEINZAHLER Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They're off doing what they do Subject(s): Chinatown. New York City; Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN DUBLIN, by NUALA ARCHER Poem Source First Line: It is the cat within us Last Line: And to gather the guarded crumbs Subject(s): Christmas; Dinners And Dining; Dublin, Ireland; Family Life - Ireland; Holidays; Travel CHRISTMAS IN FLORIDA, by MARIAN LELAND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh! Sunny day, oh! Balmy day Last Line: And now another yuletide fades in florida. Subject(s): Christmas; Florida; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN FREELANDS, by JAMES STEPHENS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The red-bud, the kentucky tree Last Line: -- that all we love is born again. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How hushed they were in heaven that / night Last Line: To man it seemed a star. Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Heaven; Stars; Nativity, The; Paradise CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN, by DOUGLAS MALLOCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not only, surely, on the earth Last Line: Christmas wherever children are. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN INDIA, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dim dawn behind the tamarisks - they sky is saffron-yellow Last Line: Past. Subject(s): Christmas; India; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN PROVENCE, by MARY THERESE MADELEVA Poem Source First Line: This age-old church, dream-stricken yesterday Alternate Author Name(s): Wolff, Mary Evaline Subject(s): Christmas; Provence, France CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The snow lies deep upon the ground Last Line: Who holds not christmas in his heart! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS, by FRANCES MARY FROST Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Tonight when the hoar frost falls on the wood Last Line: The shy hearts of the wilderness Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IN UTAH, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source First Line: In barns turned from the wind Last Line: A brazen angel blows his silent trumpet Subject(s): Christmas; Mormons; Utah CHRISTMAS IN WARTIME: 1916, by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Cheer oh, comrades, we can bide the blast Last Line: If duty done makes all the others brighter. Subject(s): Christmas; Comfort; Duty; War; World War I; Nativity, The; First World War CHRISTMAS IN WARTIME: 1917: THE LAST LAP, by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We seldom were quick off the mark Last Line: Be your victorious christmas-tide. Subject(s): Christmas; England; Hope; Patience; Victory; War; World War I; Nativity, The; English; Optimism; First World War CHRISTMAS INSURRECTION, by ANNE P. L. FIELD Poem Source First Line: In the hush of a shivery christmas-tide dawn Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS INVITATION, by WILLIAM BARNES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come down to-marra night, an' mind Last Line: O' yal to kip wold chris'mas up Variant Title(s): The Farmer's Invitatio Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IS COMING, by ANTHONY HECHT Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Darkness is for the poor, and thorough cold Last Line: If you haven't got a ha'penny, god bless you Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS IS COMING, by ANTHONY HECHT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Darkness is for the poor, and thorough cold Last Line: If you haven't got a ha'penny, god bless you Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS IS COMING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat Last Line: Please put a penny in the old man's hat Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS IS REALLY FOR THE CHILDREN, by STEVE TURNER Poem Source Last Line: What jesus did when he grew up %or whether there's any connection Subject(s): Christmas; Religion CHRISTMAS IS REMEMBERING, by ELSIE BINNS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS LANDSCAPE, by LAURIE LEE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tonight the wind gnaws Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS LIGHT, by FRANK WALCOTT HUTT Poem Source First Line: Along the slopes of an ancient hill Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, by VALERIE WORTH Poem Source First Line: Bulbs strung along Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS LONG AGO, by ANNE H. WOODRUFF Poem Text First Line: Long, long ago! Oh, heart of youth unheeding Last Line: Another christmas night. Subject(s): Christmas; Happiness; Memory; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight CHRISTMAS LULLABY, by MARY KATUS ANDERSON Poem Text First Line: Little girl, little boy, your wondering eyes Last Line: Hearts of the world...Now sleep! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS LULLABY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Hushaby, hushaby Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MAIL, by TED KOOSER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Cards in each mailbox Subject(s): Christmas Cards CHRISTMAS MASS, by ELIZABETH WOOD Poem Source First Line: My graduation mass Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MASS FOR A LITTLE ATHEIST JESUS, by CLAUDE MAILLARD Poem Source First Line: You %my bell-clapper Last Line: You say to me %vow to me %I answer you %amen Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MEMORY, by JUANITA BROWN TOBIN Poem Source First Line: He was my jeroboam man most of the year Last Line: The chimes rang christmas in and out Subject(s): Christmas; Memory CHRISTMAS MERRYMAKING, by WALTER SCOTT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The fire with well-dried logs supplied Last Line: At such high tide, her savoury goose. Subject(s): Christmas; Fire; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MINUET, by MINNA IRVING Poem Source First Line: When silver flutes and violins Alternate Author Name(s): Michener, Harry, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MORN, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Joy to the world, the lord has come Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MORN - THEN AND NOW, by RHODA HARTMAN FOGLE Poem Text First Line: Gray dawn, pale candlelight, and bubbling glee Last Line: With mother -- heart and soul, what joys have we! Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Gifts; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MORN., by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the beauty of its breaking, in the music of its Last Line: And our dying be but day. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MORNING, by RICHARD BECK Poem Text First Line: With pen of golden beams the morning writes Last Line: His voice is calling, gently as of yore. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MORNING, by HARRY BEHN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas bells, awake and ring Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MORNING, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Yesterday I tore some lace-stuck my finger through it Last Line: Not to blame this child, because his are n't any better! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint CHRISTMAS MORNING, by ELIZABETH MADOX ROBERTS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If bethlehem were here today Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MORNING, by ELIZABETH MADOX ROBERTS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If bethlehem were here today Last Line: And when I'd tiptoe softly out %I'd meet the wise-men going in Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MORNING I, by CAROL FREEMAN Poem Source Last Line: Room to see grandmama %sewing a new %button on my last year %ragdoll Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 1, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Unto you the child is born Last Line: Unto him above the skies! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 2, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The wilderness shall rejoice Last Line: Be a joyful christmas psalm. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 3, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Is it a wintry night? Last Line: Rise up and welcome the son of his love. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 4, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Cometh in lowliness Last Line: Cometh beloved -- oh, cometh to thee! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 5, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Bright be thy christmas tide Last Line: Open thy heart for his palace and home. Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 6, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What do the angels sing? Last Line: Glory to god in the highest! Amen. Variant Title(s): Music Of Christmas Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MOTTOES: 7, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, christmas blessings cannot cease Last Line: Our salvation and our song. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS MUSINGS; ADDRESSED TO INATHE, by DAVID MACBETH MOIR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Time flies apace - another year hath perished Last Line: Sweet as thy smile, and radiant as thine eyes! Alternate Author Name(s): Delta Subject(s): Christmas; December; Holidays; Love; Winter; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS NEW, by JOSEPH TWYMAN Poem Text First Line: A story is told of three wise men who travelled over the plains Last Line: They can live, and give, and live. Subject(s): Christmas; Generosity; Travel; Nativity, The; Journeys; Trips CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by ALICE MEYNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We do not find him on the difficult earth Last Line: A homeless childish head. Alternate Author Name(s): Meynell, Wilfrid, Mrs.; Thompson, Alice Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by LAWRENCE SAIL Poem Source First Line: On the wind, a drifting echo Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS NIGHT IN THE QUARTERS, by IRWIN RUSSELL Poem Source First Line: When merry christ-day is done Subject(s): Christmas; Slavery CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF '62, by WILLIAM GORDON MCCABE Poem Text First Line: The wintry blast goes wailing by Last Line: In the army of northern virginia. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS NOSTALGIA, by NAOMI FLOWE FAUST Poem Source First Line: Some want to see Last Line: Just likes the ones I used to know Subject(s): Christmas; Nostalgia CHRISTMAS NOTE FOR GERALDINE UDELL, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Do the prairie flowers, the huge autumn Last Line: Of the flowing ocean Subject(s): Christmas; War CHRISTMAS NOW IS PAST, by NICHOLAS BRETON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas Carols CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS BY CHILDREN FROM OTHER LANDS, by ELLA M. POWERS Poem Source First Line: And this again is christmas day Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ON THE HUDSON, by FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: That gray sponge Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ONCE IS CHRISTMAS STILL, by PHILLIPS BROOKS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The silent skies are full of speech Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, by VALERIE WORTH Poem Source First Line: The boxes break Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS OUT OF TOWN, by JAMES SMITH (1775-1839) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: For many a winter in billiter-lane Last Line: That nobody now spends his christmas in town. Subject(s): Christmas; London; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS OUTCASTS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "christ died for all, and on the hearts of all" Last Line: By helping those to whom no christmas comes Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; CHRISTMAS PACKAGE: NO. 7, by DAVID MCCORD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: That broken star at the top of the tree Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS PACKAGE: NO. 8, by DAVID MCCORD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: My stocking's where Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Our church is bethlehem Last Line: Gives adoration eyes Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas CHRISTMAS PARTY, by CAROLYN SHERWIN BAILEY Poem Source First Line: On christmas eve, would you believe, the forest Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS PARTY, by LIZZIE M. HADLEY Poem Source First Line: I'm growing old and feeble Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE SOUTH DANBURY CHURCH, by DONALD HALL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: December twenty-first Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS POEM, by JAMES KEIR BAXTER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The cool wind blows from the sea Last Line: And breaks on shores of pain %the unimagined sea Alternate Author Name(s): Hemi; Baxter, James K. Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS POEM, by DICK DAVIS Poem Source First Line: One of the oxen said Last Line: The self and symbol of %the selfless life he gives: %I give him life, I wish him love Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS POEM, by TOMAZ SALAMUN Poem Source First Line: Toad, honey, bread, salt %a clock rings Last Line: Thus the miracle breaks loose from the lineage %the orders are definite %the boat is safe Subject(s): Christmas; Poetry And Poets CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O god, our loving father Last Line: Forgiven, for jesus' sake. Amen. Alternate Author Name(s): Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS PRAYER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Grant, heavenly father Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR FIFTY YEARS AND OVER, by JUDITH STAHL VIORST Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: He used to buy her lacy negligees Last Line: He's bough a pillbox for her calcium. %she's ordered him the large-type new york times Subject(s): Aging; Christmas Gifts; New York Times (newspaper) CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS, by WOLSTAN DIXEY Poem Source First Line: How old is santa claus? Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS REUNION, by M. D. STERLING Poem Source First Line: Mother goose: well, well, father christmas Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ROBIN, by ROBERT RANKE GRAVES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The snows of february had buried christmas Last Line: He prophesied more snow, and worse than snow Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ROSE, by THOMAS EDWARD BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The pazon! The pazon! Just stop a bit Last Line: Who or what was the christmas rose. Alternate Author Name(s): Brown, T. E. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS ROSE, by MARGARET EVELYN SINGLETON Poem Source First Line: From the ageless garden plot of time he came Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS ROUNDELAY, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: Where will you lie, little christmas child Last Line: To all who are lonely and sad Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas CHRISTMAS SEASON, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is a christmas carol Last Line: O english of shakespeare! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SECRETS, by BERTHA E. NICHOLAS Poem Text First Line: Say, fellers, how is it at your house' Last Line: "will find our christmas secrets out." Subject(s): Christmas Gifts; Secrets CHRISTMAS SERVICE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Hark! The christmas bells are ringing Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS SHADOWS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The needles have dropped from her nerveless hands Last Line: A longing spirit hath gladly flown Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, by LAURA K. KASISCHKE Poem Source First Line: Look at the puppet Last Line: I was taught to pray to god %and the same answer blizzards back: Subject(s): Christmas; Shopping CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, by FREDERICK LOUIS MACNEICE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Spending beyond their income on gifts for christmas Alternate Author Name(s): Macneice, Louis Subject(s): Christmas; Shopping CHRISTMAS SHOW, by HARRIET LEVIN Poem Source First Line: While my youngest sister lies Last Line: Eyes swollen, having seen enough Subject(s): Baby Boom Generation; Christmas; Women CHRISTMAS SONG, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Above the weary waiting world Last Line: They all are dancing in the morn %because a little child is born Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS SONG, by TUDOR JENKS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: When mother-love makes all things bright Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS SONG, by LYDIA AVERY COONLEY WARD Poem Text First Line: Why do bells for christmas ring? Last Line: So the little children sing. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SONG FOR THREE GUILDS, by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: St. Joseph to the carpenters said on a christmas day Last Line: Because it was my challenge to all the things I made Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS SONG OF THE POOR MAN, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A merry christmas, gentlemen Last Line: Oh, a merry christmas tide is mine! Subject(s): Christmas; Poverty; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SONNET TO E. C. S., by BAYARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When days were long, and o'er that farm Last Line: Yet with your blossom from one root it grew. Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard Subject(s): Christmas; Fields; Stedman, Edmund Clarence (1833-1908); Summer; Nativity, The; Pastures; Meadows; Leas CHRISTMAS SONNET TO G. H. B., by BAYARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If that my hand, like yours, dear george Last Line: And of my love some perfume haunt its leaves! Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard Subject(s): Boker, George Henry (1823-1890); Christmas; Love; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SONNET; FOR ONE IN DOUBT, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While you that in your sorrow disavow Last Line: And strangely has not yet been crucified Subject(s): Christmas; Religion CHRISTMAS STAR, by BORIS LEONIDOVICH PASTERNAK Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: It was winter. The wind Last Line: The christmas star was looking at the maiden Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS STOCKING, by CHARLES H. PEARSON Poem Source First Line: In the ghostly light I'm sitting, musing of long dead Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS, by W. S. C. Poem Source First Line: Santa claus on christmas eve Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS STORIES, by LETTIE E. STERLING Poem Source First Line: Chimneys standing in a row Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS STORY, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tell again the christmas story Last Line: Mary's son in straw and glory: %wonder of the christmas story! Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 1, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Do the angels know the blessed day Last Line: That your heart shall echo your whole life long. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 10, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Swell the notes of the christmas song! Last Line: And god's good-will that is ever new! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 11, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christ is come to be thy light Last Line: Full of christmas joy to thee! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 2, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Jesus came! - and came for me Last Line: Show them to my heart to-day. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 3, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, let thy heart make melody Last Line: Thy glorious christmas gift. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 4, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A happy, happy christmas Last Line: With grateful hand we take. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 5, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There is silence high in the midnight sky Last Line: The echoes of life shall forever prolong. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 6, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Great is the mystery Last Line: And jesus mine! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 7, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What was the first angelic word Last Line: When the glory dazzled their mortal sight. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 8, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christ is come to be my friend Last Line: Lonely though the pathway be Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SUNSHINE: 9, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Give me a song, o lord Last Line: A christmas anthem to my king. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS, by FLORENCE PHELPS Poem Text First Line: What are the signs of christmas time? Last Line: And the world to higher levels lift. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS TAILS: 1, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Christmas was coming Last Line: And the seconds to go Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 10, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: He was so deep in his thoughts Last Line: And knew his dog was concerned Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 11, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa opened his eyes Last Line: And santa knew where he'd been Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 12, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: He was dressed in a harness Last Line: Over mountain and brook? Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 13, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Would you brave the long night Last Line: They were made to pull sleighs Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 14, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: If you were strong as your faith Last Line: I'm afraid it's unheard of.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 15, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Says who?' came a challenge Last Line: Dogs used to pull sleighs! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 16, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Consider this world Last Line: They even pulled sleighs!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 17, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: A bright spark was kindled Last Line: Why, they'll pull my sleigh Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 18, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Quickly, gather my elves Last Line: Each boy and each girl.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 19, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: But, where will you find them?' Last Line: The dogs you'll be needing.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 2, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: For the story was known Last Line: On that wondrous day Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 20, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Why, I know of a place Last Line: That I need for this task.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 21, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: And so santa journeyed Last Line: No people allowed.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 22, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: The hotel was quiet Last Line: Without any distortions.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 23, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa told of his plight Last Line: A tear suddenly showed Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 24, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: The innkeeper listened Last Line: Who know right where the kids are.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 25, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Dogs from the cities Last Line: Wherever they're found! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 26, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: We have them all here Last Line: That I'd like to mention Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 27, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Now I know the sleigh's heavy Last Line: Just how much we care Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 28, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: You all know the hazards,' Last Line: And form in a line.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 29, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Well, you couldn't imagine Last Line: Spilling out of the halls Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 3, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: That there wouldn't be christmas Last Line: For the first time in years Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 30, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: They jumped over tables Last Line: Sheepdogs and spaniels! Retrievers and danes Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 31, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Till, lo and behold Last Line: With the greatest of speed Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 32, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: A norwegian elkhound Last Line: Their eyes all aglow Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 33, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: A beagle named snoopy Last Line: She was big as a horse Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 34, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: A kelpie, a keeshond %and a dachsund, so small Last Line: For the night's grueling test Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 35, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: From deserts and mountains Last Line: A standard named fred Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 36, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Now, fred, you're in charge Last Line: Then that's where you'll be.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 37, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa turned to the innkeeper Last Line: With the pureblooded kind Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 38, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: His color's a rainbow Last Line: With the pedigree kind.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 39, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Snuggles crouched to the floor Last Line: So he turned and he said Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 4, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: For up at the north pole Last Line: I'm afraid there's no reason!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 40, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Friend santa -' the innkeeper Last Line: Or the cut of your clothes?' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 41, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: It suddenly struck santa Last Line: Is a result of the breeding! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 42, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Why, who still seeks your hand Last Line: No matter the trail? Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 43, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Who sees man as a king Last Line: Deserve being returned Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 44, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Man pays tribute to friends Last Line: By a hound's wagging tail Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 45, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Why, it isn't the color Last Line: In the eyes of my hound.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 46, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa knelt to the floor Last Line: And together we'll go sleighing!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 47, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Then he led them all outside Last Line: Arose from their beds Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 48, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: They ran to their windows Last Line: Away in the night? Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 49, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: An impossible sight,' Last Line: What they saw in the sky Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 5, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: It's a virus, you see Last Line: When you've no one to pull.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 50, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: While back at the north pole Last Line: A jack russell clown Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 51, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Each dog take your place Last Line: Makes a wonderful guide.)' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 52, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa placed all the dogs Last Line: Where he persisted in arguing Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 53, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: See the size of my nose? Last Line: Where his crew was so slight Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 54, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: The chihuahua, the papillon Last Line: My small friends in the back.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 55, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: The argument settled Last Line: Now, onward my team!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 56, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Five score and eighteen dogs Last Line: To bring them to flight Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 57, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Then the word went out Last Line: To the great white bear Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 58, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: A meeting was called Last Line: And good will for all Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 59, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: But, why should we help?' Last Line: Who won't help each other?' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 6, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa slunk in his chair Last Line: Without leaving the north pole.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 60, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: That's exactly the point,' Last Line: On each christmas day.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 61, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: All the animals discussed it Last Line: As they went on their way Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 62, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: They joined with the others Last Line: And they didn't give in Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 63, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: In that small north pole town Last Line: The dream they desired Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 64, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Then, over the racket Last Line: Then everyone tug!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 65, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Yip,' squeaked little brutus Last Line: With all of their might Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 66, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: First the creaking and squeaking Last Line: Kept their teamwork improving Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 67, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Then they looked to the heavens Last Line: Like he could on the ground Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 68, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Upward and onward Last Line: Of the bright milky way Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 69, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Twas a tiring task Last Line: Share a new christmas joy Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 7, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Why there are millions of children Last Line: Take my sleigh out tonight!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 70, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Never passing, but stopping Last Line: The better the gift Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 71, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: To scotland and ireland Last Line: And the african heat Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 72, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Westward to russia, %that mighty expanse Last Line: A large wish for peach Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 73, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: To the highest of mountains Last Line: And santa was pleased Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 74, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Then quick to the americas Last Line: To land back in the snow Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 75, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: There was joy and camaraderie Last Line: There's no task you can't do Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 76, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Now back to the pet hotel Last Line: In prairie view town Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 77, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: They arrived as they'd left Last Line: And the pulling of shades Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 78, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: It just couldn't happen Last Line: So it didn't happen at all! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 79, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: While back at the pet hotel Last Line: And a note just for him Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 8, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Santa stroked snuggles' head Last Line: Spun around and around Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 80, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: To friends who have taught me Last Line: Your faithful friend, %st. Nick.' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 81, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: And away at the north pole Last Line: In his favorite old chair Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 82, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: And santa spoke softly Last Line: It's the heart that dwells inside!' Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TAILS: 9, by ROBERT X. LEEDS Poem Source First Line: Six o'clock, seven o'clock Last Line: It'd be too late for going! Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS THANK YOU'S, by MICK GOWAR Poem Source First Line: Dear auntie %oh, what a nice jumper Last Line: A fiver %to spend Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS THOUGHT, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, christmas is coming again, you say Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TIDE, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the merry spring time weaves Last Line: And then all hail to merry christmas tide! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS TIME, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Christmas time for boys and girls Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TODAY, by ANDERSON M. SCRUGGS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: How can they honor him - the humble lad Last Line: With deathless wordswould kneel again and weep. Variant Title(s): Christmas 1930 Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology CHRISTMAS TREASURES, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I count my treasures o'er with care Last Line: My watching will not be in vain. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS TREE, by PATRICIA BEER Poem Source First Line: Outside the world was full, plural Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by WILLIAM MCKENDREE CARLETON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Whre grows the christmas tree Alternate Author Name(s): Carleton, Will Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by STANLEY COOK Poem Source First Line: Stores and filling stations prefer a roof Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by PETER CORNELIUS Poem Source First Line: The holly's up, the house is all bright Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by CECIL DAY LEWIS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Put out the lights now! Last Line: If it lives or dies now Alternate Author Name(s): Blake, Nicolas Subject(s): Christmas; Environment; Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by MARY ELEANOR WILKINS FREEMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: My mother was a singing wind I never knew Alternate Author Name(s): Wilkins, Mary E. Subject(s): Christmas; Pine Trees; Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by MRS. RUSSELL KAVANAUGH Poem Source First Line: Oho! This is the tree I am to fill Subject(s): Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by JAMES INGRAM MERRILL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To be %brought down at last Last Line: Receptive. Still to recall, to praise Subject(s): Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by GEORGE FREDERICK MORGAN Poem Source First Line: In the quiet house, on a morning of snow Last Line: And wonders how he'll ever know Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This seablue fir that rode the mountain storm Subject(s): Christmas; Past; Children; Death; Stars; Nativity, The; Childhood; Dead, The CHRISTMAS TREE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH SANGSTER (1894-1981) Poem Source First Line: Our darling little florence, our blessing Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by ISABEL DE SAVITZSKY Poem Source First Line: With spangles gay and candle light Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by KARL SHAPIRO Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Because the tree is joyous and as a child Subject(s): Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by LAURENCE SMITH Poem Source First Line: Star all over Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Of all the trees in the woods and fields Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: You come from a land where the snow lies deep Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE, by OSCAR WILLIAMS Poem Source First Line: Here as it stands with all its branches out Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE NURSERY, by RICHARD WATSON GILDER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: With mild surprise %four great eyes Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREES, by VIOLET ALLEYN STOREY Poem Source First Line: I saw along each noisy city street Last Line: Grant then your blessing, friend of trees, we pray, %on those who deck green boughs for christmas da Subject(s): Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREES, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The white trees for christmas Last Line: And the stars for the rest. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Trees; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS TREES', by GEOFFREY HILL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bonhoeffer in his skylit cell Subject(s): Bonhoeffer, Dietrich (1906-1945); Christianity; Christmas; Christmas Trees; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS TREES', by GEOFFREY HILL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bonhoeffer in his skylit cell Last Line: We hear too late or not too late Subject(s): Bonhoeffer, Dietrich (1906-1945); Christianity; Christmas; Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREES; A CHRISTMAS CIRCULAR LETTER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The city had withdrawn into itself Last Line: In wishing you herewith a merry christmas. Subject(s): Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS VALENTINE, by NIKKI GRIMES Poem Source First Line: I asked mama Last Line: Merry christmas, mama Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Love; Mothers CHRISTMAS WATCHERS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Before wee donald went to bed Last Line: Are watching till the saint appears. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS WE LIKE, by ELLA M. POWERS Poem Source First Line: Just a little stocking Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS WISH, by CELIA LEIGHTON THAXTER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This own wish wish I thee in every place Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS WISHES, by C. PHILLIPS Poem Source First Line: Dear teachers and friends, allow me to say Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS WISHES, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Many christmas wishes, friend Last Line: Than ever it did before. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CHRIST, by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How can I keep my christmas feast Last Line: Within, a cheerless home! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, 1898, by LEWIS MORRIS (1833-1907) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Another century dies Last Line: With peace and light! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, 1899, by LEWIS MORRIS (1833-1907) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The din of the battlefield dies Last Line: O beloved, o england, good-bye! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS, 1915, by PERCY MACKAYE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now is the midnight of the nations: dark Last Line: What new-wing'd world, or mangled god still-born? Alternate Author Name(s): Mackaye, Percy Wallace Subject(s): Christmas; World War I; Nativity, The; First World War CHRISTMAS, 1917, by BRENT DOW ALLINSON Poem Text First Line: Is it a mocking jest that christmas bells Last Line: Let nations pass so man himself be free. Subject(s): Christmas; Freedom; Hate; Humanity; Social Protest; War; Nativity, The; Liberty CHRISTMAS, BOSTON 1989, by PATRICIA SPEARS JONES Poem Source First Line: This is how I know god exists Last Line: Across the parched milky sky, %electric lights bloom Subject(s): Boston; Christmas; Cities CHRISTMAS, PRITHEE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS, SOUTH, 1866, by MARY TUCKER LAMBERT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Laughing, merry, childish voices, woke us in their eager glee Last Line: And we grasp the sunbeam gladly, for it cheers our aching hearts. Alternate Author Name(s): Tucker, Mary Eliza Perine Subject(s): Christmas; Southern States; Nativity, The; South (u.s.) CHRISTMAS-LAND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I wonder where the railroad starts Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMAS-TIDE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At christmas-tide the fields are bare Last Line: That love is heaven and christ is king. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTMAS: 1924, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Peace on earth!' was said. We sing it Last Line: We've got as far as poison-gas Subject(s): Chemical Warfare; Christmas CHRISTMASSE DAY, by JOSEPH BEAUMONT Poem Text First Line: Wonders birthday / which maks't decembers face Last Line: It selfe more full on this contracting day. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CHRISTMASSING A LA MODE SLUMOPOLIS, by GEORGE ROBERT SIMS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I saw a lady up a court that leads to drury-lane Last Line: And christmas made the harvest-time of drink -- hell's fiercest fiend Alternate Author Name(s): Dagonet Subject(s): Christmas; Drinks And Drinking CHRISTMASTIDE, by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: O happy chime Subject(s): Christmas CHRISTMASTIDE, by EMILY PAULINE JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I may not go tonight to bethlehem Last Line: To guide me on to holy bethlehem. Alternate Author Name(s): Tekahionwake Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christianity; Christmas; Emptiness; Nativity, The CHRISTS BIRTH, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: One birth our saviour had; the like none yet Last Line: Was, or will be a second like to it. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CHRISTUS NATUS EST, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In bethlehem / on christmas morn Last Line: Hosannah! Christus natus est Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology CHRISTUS NATUS EST, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In bethlehem %on christmas morn Last Line: Hosannah! Christus natus est Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion CITY CHRISTMAS, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now is the time when the great urban heart Last Line: We hear too late or not too late Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Cities; Nativity, The; Urban Life CITY CHRISTMAS, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now is the time when the great urban heart Last Line: And twenty thousand doormen hourly grow %politer and politer and politer Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Cities CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR HEROD, by JOSEF HANZLIK Poem Source First Line: We %little children in our shifts Subject(s): Christmas; Herod The Great (73-4 B.c.) COCKADOODLEDOO, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas COME BRAVELY ON, MY MASTERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols COME CHRISTMAS, by DAVID MCCORD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: You see this christmas tree all silver gold Subject(s): Christmas COME HOME, MY SAILOR, by WILLIAM COX BENNETT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Blow wind, blow Subject(s): Christmas COME, HOLY BABE!, by MARY DICKERSON BANGHAM Poem Source First Line: Did bethlehem's stable loathe Subject(s): Christmas COME, MAD BOYS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols COMES TRUTH! COMES BEAUTY! COMES LOVE! (PRINCESS HELEN'S CHRISTMAS), by JOHN W. STOCKWELL Poem Text First Line: To hear, to speak, to see Last Line: Helen keller's eyes see the shining star! Subject(s): Beauty; Christmas; Keller, Helen (1880-1968); Love; Truth; Nativity, The COMIN' CHRISTMAS MORN, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'm goin' to start next saturday Last Line: Will be here christmas morn. Alternate Author Name(s): King, Ben Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The COMING OF CHRISTMAS, by ANNE LINDSAY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas is a-drawing near Alternate Author Name(s): Barnard, Lady Anne Subject(s): Christmas COMING OF THE COLD, by THEODORE ROETHKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ribs of leaves lie in the dust Subject(s): Christmas COMPENSATION, by VIRGINIA WOODS MACKALL Poem Text First Line: Last year I saved up ninety cents Last Line: I've made it up to santa claus! Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint COMPENSATIONS, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There's goin' to be a chris'mas-tree next door! Last Line: Them upstarts know! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Ice; Play; Snow; Winter; Childhood; Nativity, The COMPUTER'S FIRST CHRISTMAS CARD, by EDWIN MORGAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Jollymerry %hollyberry Last Line: As meerychr %ysanthemum Subject(s): Christmas; Computers CONCEPTION OF CHRIST, by JOHN WEDDERBURN Poem Source First Line: Let us rejoice and sing Subject(s): Christmas Carols CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM EXTERNA LUC CREDENCIUM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: There is a child born of mary Subject(s): Christmas Carols CONSECRATION OF THE COMMON WAY, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The hills that had been lone and lean Last Line: The stone the angel rolled away with tears %is back upon your mouth these thousand years Subject(s): Christmas CONVERSATION ABOUT CHRISTMAS THE USEFUL PRESENTS, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There were the useful presents: engulfing mufflers of the old coach days Subject(s): Christmas CONVERSATION ABOUT CHRISTMAS THE USELESS PRESENTS, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of course there were sweets. It was the marsh Subject(s): Christmas CORNISH CAROL, by ROBERT STEPHEN HAWKER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome that star in judah's sky Alternate Author Name(s): Hawker Of Morwenstow; Hawker, R. S. Variant Title(s): The Child Jesu Subject(s): Christmas COURTESY, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Or courtesy, it is much less Last Line: My rhyme is written, my work is done. Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Courtesy; Christmas; Etiquette; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The; Manners; Courtesy COURTESY, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of courtesy, it is much less Last Line: My rhyme is written, my work is done. Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Christmas; Etiquette; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The; Manners; Courtesy COVENTRY CAROL, by ROBERT CROW Poem Source First Line: O sisters too, how may we do Subject(s): Christmas COVENTRY CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lully, lullay, thou tiny child Last Line: Neither say nor sing, %bye-bye, lully, lullay Subject(s): Christmas Carols COVENTRY CAROL (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O sisters too, how may we do Last Line: Neither say nor sing %by by, lully lullay! Subject(s): Christmas CRADLE HYMN, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Last Line: And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The CRADLE HYMN (WITH MUSIC), by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Last Line: Stay by my cradle till morning is nigh Subject(s): Christmas CRADLE HYMN, SELS., by ISAAC WATTS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: See the kinder shepherds round him Subject(s): Christmas CRADLE SONG, by ADELAIDE CRAPSEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Madonna, madonna / sat by the grey road-side Last Line: My baby, my dear son. Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary CRADLED 'MID THE OXEN, by HENRY COGSWELL KNIGHT Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas CRECHE, by CAROL RYRIE BRINK Poem Source First Line: Gabriel had gathered moss Subject(s): Christmas CRIB, by ROBERT FINCH Poem Source First Line: They are making a creche at the saturday morning classes Subject(s): Christmas CROSSROADS, by CATHERINE PARMENTER NEWELL Poem Source First Line: All the year we travel Subject(s): Christmas CROSSROADS OF THE AGES, by ESTELLA MOUL MILLER Poem Text First Line: Will you leave the christ in bethlehem Last Line: At the crossroads, to be shown the jesus' way. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The CROWDED OUT, by ROSALIE M. JONAS Poem Source First Line: Nobody ain't christmas shoppin' Subject(s): African Americans; African Americans - Women; Christmas DANCE OF THE SNOWFLAKES, by ALICE E. ALLEN Poem Source First Line: We lived in cloudland Subject(s): Christmas DARK CHRISTMAS ON WILDWOOD ROAD, by JOHN BETJEMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Twas christmas eve and bitter cold Last Line: Junior blew his clamorous horn Subject(s): Christmas DARK CHRISTMAS ON WILDWOOD ROAD, by MORRIS GILBERT BISHOP Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Twas christmas eve and bitter cold Last Line: And all that red-eyed christmas morn %junior blew his clamorous horn Subject(s): Christmas DAS KRIST KINDEL, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I had fed the fire and stirred it, till the sparkles in delight Last Line: "who brings the world good tidings, -- ""it is christmas -- all is well!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Night; Santa Claus; Vision; Nativity, The; Bedtime; Nicholas, Saint DAVID IN HEAVEN, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Where in white the saints see light Subject(s): Christmas; Magi DAWN FLIGHT INTO PHILADELPHIA: FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY, by KATHY COFFEY Poem Source First Line: Keep the maji out of it. Resist the easy image Last Line: Resting like a child's hand on the eastern horizon Subject(s): Christmas; Travel DAY DAWN OF THE HEART, by MARY T. LATHROP Poem Source First Line: Tis not enough that christ was born Subject(s): Christmas DEAR BABY JESUS, by MARGARET KITSON Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas DECEMBER, by ALICE ARNOLD Poem Source First Line: No flower hast thou, no song of bird Subject(s): Christmas DECEMBER, by ELIZABETH V. AUVACHE Poem Text First Line: December days are dark and gray Last Line: Round the bright and cheery blaze. Subject(s): Christmas; Cold; December; Nativity, The DECEMBER, by HARRIET F. BLODGETT Poem Source First Line: Oh! Holly branch and mistletoe Subject(s): Christmas DECEMBER, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Winter now has fully come Last Line: Merriest day of all the year. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Nativity, The DECEMBER, by JEAN VALENTINE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We all walk up and down Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The DECEMBER, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Before the old, old year can go Last Line: What if december's lastit's best of all! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; December; Gifts & Giving; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint DECEMBER FRAGMENTS, by RICHMOND LATTIMORE Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: I thought of cards along the mantlepiece Subject(s): Christmas DECEMBER MOON, by ELEANOR MAY SARTON Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: Before going to bed Last Line: Sleeping away the cold white night %after a fall of snow Subject(s): Christmas; December; Solitude DECEMBER PRAYER TO ST. NICHOLAS, by JOHN HEATH-STUBBS Poem Source First Line: Patron of all those who do good by stealth Subject(s): Christmas DECEMBER TWENTY-FOURTH, by ELEANOR SLATER Poem Text First Line: Tomorrow you are born again Last Line: Approaches calvary? Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The DECK THE HALLS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la Last Line: Fa la la la la la la la la Subject(s): Christmas Carols DEER AND STARS, by JOHN POCH Poem Source First Line: I loved her for the news I hadn't heard Last Line: She meant beside the letter or the word Subject(s): Christmas; Mothers DIFFERENT VIEWS; A CHRISMAS DUET, by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: O, christmaa comes but once a year Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The DIFFERENT WAY, by ESTHER LLOYD HAGG Poem Source First Line: Wise men, indeed, to know a newborn star Subject(s): Christmas DING DONG! MERRILY ON HIGH, by GEORGE RATCLIFFE WOODWARD Poem Source First Line: Ding dong! Merrily on high. In heaven the bells are ringing Last Line: Your evening song, ye singers Subject(s): Christmas Carols DISCONTENTED FIR TREE, by ROSAMUND LIVINGSTONE MCNAUGHT Poem Source First Line: A fir tree stood, 'mid ice and snow Subject(s): Christmas DISH FOR A POET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Take a large olive, stone it and then stuff it Subject(s): Christmas DIVINA COMMEDIA, SELS., by DANTE ALIGHIERI Poem Source Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Dante; Alighieri, Dante Subject(s): Christmas; Italy; Religion DOG, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Every year %the same Last Line: That is the best part %of this long, loud %day Subject(s): Christmas DOT LEEDLE BOY, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O t's a leedle gristmas story Last Line: For dot leedle boy of mine. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Germany; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Germans; Nicholas, Saint DOVE, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: What thing %should I sing Last Line: What save love %can a dove %carol of? %coo-roo Subject(s): Christmas DRIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE, by PETER COOLEY Poem Source First Line: Past the salvation army rehabilitation center Last Line: My life is in someone else's hands Subject(s): Christmas; Salvation Army EARTH LISTENS, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: At last our dull earth listens Subject(s): Christmas; Earth EARTHLY PARADISE, by WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of heaven or hell I have no power to sing Last Line: Whose ravening monsters mighty men shall slay, %not the poor singer of an empty day Subject(s): Christmas ECCLESIASTICAL SONNETS: PART 3: 33. REGRETS, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Would that our scrupulous sires had dared to leave Last Line: Strains offered only to the genial spring. Variant Title(s): Church Decking At Christmas Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ECHO OF THE SPHERES, SELS., by C. BAIN Subject(s): Christmas ECHOES, by YALA KORWIN Poem Source First Line: Christmas shoppers Subject(s): Christmas; Shopping EDDI'S SERVICE, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Eddi, priest of st. Wilfrid Last Line: On such as care to attend.' Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The EIA JESUS HODIE NATUS EST DE VIRGINE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Blessed be that maid mary Subject(s): Christmas Carols EIA, MARTYR STEPHANE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Pray for us, we pray to thee Subject(s): Christmas Carols ELEGY: 6, by JOHN MILTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Unsurfeited with feasting, I send you a good-health Last Line: You, when I recite them to you, will be my judge Subject(s): Christmas; Diodati, Charles (1608-1638) ELIZABETH'S WAR WITH THE CHRISTMAS BEAR: 1601, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: The bears are kept by hundreds within fences, are fed cracked / eggs Last Line: Every inch of you, a terrible vision, not bear, but virgin! Subject(s): Animals; Bears; Bones; Christmas; Elizabeth I, Queen Of England (1533-1603; Nativity, The EMPTY STOCKING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The tragedy of children's eyes Subject(s): Christmas ENIGMA, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We go to church on christmas day Last Line: But this is -- this is molly. Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ENIXA EST PUERPERA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols EPIPHANY, by ROBERT DAVID FITZGERALD Poem Source First Line: Unearthly lightning of presage Last Line: And kings rise eastward in the night Subject(s): Christmas EPIPHANY, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The kings have brought him ambergris Last Line: Falls like a full-fed lamb, asleep. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Courts & Courtiers; Epiphany; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The; Twelfth Night EPISTLE; TO THE EARL OF..., by CHARLES COTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To write in verse, o count of mine Last Line: I'm sunk for ever to mankind. Subject(s): Bagpipes; Christmas; Musical Instruments; Stanhope, Philip Dormer (1694-1773); Nativity, The; Chesterfield, 4th Earl Of ETERNAL CHRISTMAS, by ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS WARD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In the pure sould, although it sing or pray Last Line: And keep eternal christmas in the heart Alternate Author Name(s): Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart; Phelps, Mary Gray Subject(s): Christmas; Religion EVERGREEN AND HOLLY, by E. O. PECK Poem Source First Line: Bring the evergreens and holly Subject(s): Christmas EVERY MAN HEART LAY DOWN, by LORENTZ GRAHAM Poem Source First Line: Long time past %before you papa live Last Line: And they look on the god pican %and every man heart lay down Subject(s): Christmas EVERYWHERE, ANGELS: 7, by DAINIS HAZNERS Poem Source First Line: On christmas day Last Line: They should wheel as one and come back our way, who knows %what would return? Subject(s): Christmas EXORTUM EST IN LOVE AND LYSSE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols EXPECTATION, by JOHN E. HALL Poem Text First Line: She was a little old lady in a faded dress Last Line: And sonny was coming home! Subject(s): Christmas; Mothers & Sons; Nativity, The EXULTATION IN DECEMBER, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Winter settles down around our white houses Last Line: Anoint our winter air with hope, with burning Subject(s): Christmas FAIRY FACES, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Out of the mists of childhood Last Line: We welcome the holy season's return Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; FAMILY MATTER, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: That christmas day, he wanted to kill his father Last Line: And confessed everything to the first whore he could find.' Subject(s): Christmas; Confessions; Fathers And Sons; Murder; Prostitution FATHER, by DOROTHY SCOTT BALLARD Poem Source First Line: O joseph, of the holy family least Subject(s): Christmas FATHER, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Is this what it is Last Line: I am at the heart %of christmas Subject(s): Christmas FATHER CHRISTMAS, by ROSE TERRY COOKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here comes old father christmas Variant Title(s): Christma Subject(s): Christmas FATHER CHRISTMAS' MESSAGE, by J. A. ATKINSON Poem Source First Line: Here I am again Subject(s): Christmas FATHER SPEAKS, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Merry christmas, one and all! Last Line: Whoop, hurrah! It's christmas day. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Discontent; Fathers; Childhood; Nativity, The; Dissatisfaction FEAST DAYS: CHRISTMAS, by ANNIE DILLARD Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: Let me mention Subject(s): Christmas FEAST O' SAINT STEPHEN, by RUTH SAWYER Poem Source First Line: Hearken ye all, 'tis the feast of st stephen Subject(s): Christmas; Stephen, Saint (d. 36 A.d.) FEAST OF STEPHEN, by KEVIN NICHOLAS Poem Source First Line: After the midnight unfolding of the white rose Subject(s): Christmas; Stephen, Saint (d. 36 A.d.) FEBRUARY, by JOHN HEATH-STUBBS Poem Source First Line: Splish splosh, february-fill-the-dike Subject(s): Christmas FIRE, by WALTER SCOTT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas FIRST BEST CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by MARGARET WADE CAMPBELL DELAND Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: Like small curled feathers, white and soft Last Line: Because the longed-for christ looked up %in mary's happy eyes Variant Title(s): 'while Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night Subject(s): Christmas FIRST CHRISTMAS, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: On that night when christ was born Last Line: With worshipers above Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas FIRST CHRISTMAS, by ANNE EMILIE POULSSON Poem Source First Line: Once a little baby lay cradled on the fragrant hay Alternate Author Name(s): Poulsson, Emilie Subject(s): Christmas FIRST CHRISTMAS, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where love takes, let love give, and so doubt not Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary Subject(s): Christmas FIRST CHRISTMAS AFTER THEIR DIVORCE, by PHILIP S. BRYANT Poem Source First Line: Coming home Last Line: Didn't bother to take Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees; Holidays; Santa Claus FIRST NOEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first noel the angel did Last Line: And with his blood mankind hath bought Subject(s): Christmas Carols FIRST NOWELL (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first nowell the angel did say Last Line: And with his blood mankind hath bought Subject(s): Christmas FIRST PANTOMIME, by JOHN HEWITT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: He took us to the christmas pantomime Last Line: Caesar in togas and macbeth in kilts, %for me first set the curtained stage alight Subject(s): Christmas; Pantomime FIVE JOYS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I may sing of a may Subject(s): Christmas Carols FLIGHT OF THE YEAR, by ROGER MCGOUGH Poem Source First Line: And there goes the bell for the third month Subject(s): Christmas FLOWER OF JESSE, by JOHN AUDELAY Poem Source First Line: There is a flower sprung of a tree Subject(s): Christmas Carols FOLKS AT LONESOMEVILLE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Pore-folks lives at lonesomeville Last Line: Goes to lonesomeville! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Poverty; Santa Claus; Winter; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint FOR ALLAN, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Who wanted to see how I wrote a poem Last Line: Excepting santa claus. Subject(s): Christmas; Neilson, Allan; Poetry & Poets; Nativity, The FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, by FRANCIS KINWELMERSH Poem Text First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, with heart and voice! Last Line: The joy of christës birth this day recite. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Nativity, The FOR CHRISTMAS DAY [OR, MORNING], by THOMAS PESTEL Poem Source First Line: Fairest of morning lights, appear Variant Title(s): Psalm For Christmas Da Subject(s): Christmas FOR NOEL (WHERE A GATE SWINGS EITHER WAY), by BEULAH ALLYNE BELL Poem Text First Line: Bring one rosette of alien mistletoe Last Line: Lay warmth of heart, a song of cherished vows. Subject(s): Christmas Trees FOR THE CHILDREN OR THE GROWN-UPS?, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Tis the week before christmas and every night Subject(s): Christmas FOR THE NATIVITY, by JOHN HEATH-STUBBS Poem Source First Line: Shepherds, I sing you, this winter's night Last Line: Out in the cold he lies! Subject(s): Christmas FOR THE PROUD-HEARTED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O may those wo have richest store Subject(s): Christmas FOR THE WANDERER, by EDWIN WAUGH Poem Source First Line: For all poor souls we'll strew the feast Alternate Author Name(s): Laureate Of Lancashire, The Subject(s): Christmas FOR THIS CHRISTMAS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ye old-time stave that pealeth out Last Line: And gentlewomen, too! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Festivals; Nativity, The; Fairs; Pageants FOUR CHRISTMAS CAROLS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: How cold the snow Subject(s): Christmas FOURTH ECLOGUE, by PUBLIUS VERGILIUS MARO Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Muses %muses of sicily Last Line: No god could ask thee to his table %no goddess to her bed Alternate Author Name(s): Virgil; Vergil Subject(s): Christmas FOURTH SHEPHERD, by ALEXANDER MACKENZIE DAVIDSON Poem Source First Line: The four strange men knelt down to see Subject(s): Christmas FRENCH NOEL, by WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Masters, in this hall Last Line: God to-day hath poor folk rais'd, and cast down the proud. Variant Title(s): Masters In This Fall Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The FRENCH NOEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here betwixt ass and oxen mild Last Line: Keeping watch above incarnate god of love Subject(s): Christmas FRIENDLY BEASTS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Jesus our brother, kind and good, was Last Line: The gift he gave emmanuel Subject(s): Christmas Carols FROM FAR AWAY WE COME TO YOU, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: "to tell of great tidings, strange and true" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; FROM HEAVEN HIGH I COME TO YOU, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas GAME OF LETTERS, by LIZZIE J. ROOK Poem Source First Line: We have a game of letters Subject(s): Christmas GATES AND DOORS - A BALLAD OF CHRISTMAS EVE, by ALFRED JOYCE KILMER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There was a gentle hostler Last Line: The cradle of a king. Alternate Author Name(s): Kilmer, Joyce Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The GENTLE REMINDER, by ALICE MARLAND WELLINGTON ROLLINS Poem Source First Line: Something new about christmas? Subject(s): Christmas GHOST STORY, by DYLAN THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bring out the tall tales now that we are told Subject(s): Christmas GIANT NIGHT, by ANNE WALDMAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Awake in a giant night Last Line: Just like what is here one minute and not the next. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Family Life; Holidays; New York City; Nativity, The; Relatives; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple GIFT, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: On that quiet hillside in judea, I watched one lonely night Last Line: And no man left as he entered, who had looked on the infant's face Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas GIFT, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: Our children make christmas holy Last Line: Who was that little christmas birthday boy Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas GIFT (1), by LAURA SPENCER PORTOR Poem Source First Line: Oh, there be many candles bright Subject(s): Christmas GIFTS, by HELEN WIEAND COLE Poem Text First Line: Three kings there were from orient who came Last Line: Bring that of which they have the chiefest, love. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Magi; Nativity, The GIFTS, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Myrrh and frankincense and gold Last Line: "of the dark where thou wast laid?" Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The GIFTS OF PEACE, by D. ISABELLE MILLAR Poem Text First Line: I heard the bells on christmas day Last Line: God gave me peace as I knelt in prayer. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Prayer; Nativity, The GLAD DAY, by W. GRAHAM ROBERTSON Poem Source First Line: Here's another day, dear Subject(s): Christmas GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis christmas night! Again Last Line: With heavenly love! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, by GEORGE WITHER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The angels sung, and thus sing we Subject(s): Christmas GLOUCESTER WASSAIL (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Wassail, wassail, all over the town Last Line: For to let these joly wassailers in Subject(s): Christmas GO TELL IT TO THE MOUNTAIN, by UNKNOWN+172 Poem Source Last Line: That jesus christ is born Subject(s): Christmas GOAT, by X. J. KENNEDY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Munching a battered bucket by the creche Alternate Author Name(s): Kennedy, Joseph Subject(s): Christmas GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas GOD INCARNATE, by RUTH M. WILLIAMS Poem Text First Line: Fairest lord jesus, serene you lay Last Line: Some day we'll crown you our lord and king. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The GOD WITH US, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There were three lights that night Last Line: Immanuel! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The GOD'S CHRISTMAS TREE, by EVELYN C. REYNOLDS Poem Source First Line: We are all a part of the selfsame tree Last Line: All men are a branch of the mother tree, %who loves and nurtures humanity Subject(s): Brotherhood; Christmas GOD'S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT, by MACEY P. SEALEY Poem Text First Line: One christmas night in the long ago Last Line: "it's ""god's unspeakable gift." Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The rattle of the coaches say Subject(s): Christmas GOING TO THE POOR, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: A little maid tripped down the / street Last Line: And wondered if the poor were I! Subject(s): Charity; Children; Christmas; December; Kindness; Poverty; Philanthropy; Childhood; Nativity, The GOLDEN HOLLY, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Common holly bears a berry Last Line: To cheer an old friend's eyes and nose. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Holly; Roses; Nativity, The GOLDIN REMEMBERS LAST CHRISTMAS, by MICHAEL LIEBERMAN Poem Source First Line: As he laid out the place mats on the grained oak table, goldin Last Line: Clearly than if she were weeding in the garden Subject(s): Christmas; Love; Memory GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To gain his everlasting hall. %christ was born to save Subject(s): Christmas GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To gain his everlasting hall. %christ was born to save Subject(s): Christmas GOOD DAY, GOOD DAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols GOOD KING WENCESLAS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Good king wenceslas looked out Last Line: Shall yourselves find blessing Subject(s): Charity;christmas;christmas Carols; "philanthropy;nativity, The; GOOD KING WENCESLAS (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Good king wenceslas looked out %on the feast of stephen Last Line: Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find blessing Subject(s): Charity; Christmas GOOD NIGHT, by HARRISON SMITH MORRIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Good night, good night, the day is done Last Line: Good-night! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The GOOD RELIEF, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shall we, then, wish as many as possible Last Line: In suffering is give you good relief. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The GRACIOUS SAVIOUR BORN OF MARY, by EDMUND HAMILTON SEARS Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas GRANDFATHER, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: You asked for a story Last Line: And my story is your song Subject(s): Christmas GRANDMOTHER, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: I waited at the foot Last Line: Season, %a feast of family Subject(s): Christmas GRANDMOTHER JACKSON, by DAVID JACKSON Poem Source First Line: She spent three hundred and sixty four days a year Subject(s): Christmas GRANDPA'S CHRISTMAS, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In his great cushioned chair by the fender Last Line: "with grandma, this year." Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Death; Grandparents; Past; Nativity, The; Dead, The; Grandmothers; Grandfathers; Great Grandfathers; Great Grandmothers GREEN CROSSES, by ABBIE FARWELL BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At the back of the pompous houses Last Line: The green cross of love. Subject(s): Christmas Trees GREEN GROW'TH THE HOLLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas GREEN GROW'TH THE HOLLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The god of life can never die %hope! Saith the holly Subject(s): Christmas GROWING OLD WOMAN, GRUMBLING OLD MAN, by KEN WALDMAN Poem Source First Line: I've run out of patience, old man Last Line: We needed to leave an hour ago Subject(s): Aging; Christmas; Marriage GUESTS, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Why is there such a dancing dim Subject(s): Christmas GUESTS AT YULE, by EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Noel! Noel Subject(s): Christmas GULLAH NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, by VIRGINIA MIXSON GERATY Poem Source First Line: E bin de night befo' chris'mus en' eenside we house Last Line: Stillyet dey say uh pray fuh po' ole buh fox Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Gullahs; Santa Claus; Sea Islands Creole Dialect HAIKU, by ERIC AMANN Poem Source First Line: Snow falling Last Line: Christmas eve Subject(s): Christmas HAIKU ADVENT CALENDAR, by LAURENCE SMITH Poem Source First Line: After snowballing Subject(s): Christmas HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE, MOTHER IN VIRGINITY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The holy ghost is to thee sent Variant Title(s): Mary Bore Both God And Ma Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible HAIL, NOBLE FACE OF NOBLE FRIEND!, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Love starts the course, love seals the end Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Christmas HANDS OF GOD, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: The hour is late, the household clocks bell deep Last Line: Your sleep-rocked weary children one by one Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas HANGING THE STOCKINGS, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas eve! It's christmas eve! Last Line: Bet to-morrow'll never come! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Waiting; Childhood; Nativity, The HAPPY CHRISTMASTIDE, by GERTRUDE ELOISE BEALER Poem Text First Line: Holly berries red and bright Last Line: Theirs a gladsome song! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Festivals; Singing & Singers; Youth; Childhood; Nativity, The; Fairs; Pageants; Songs HAPPY OXEN, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Source First Line: Happy oxen in a stall Subject(s): Christmas HAPPY SHEPHERDS, PIPE AND TRILL!, by ANNE LINDSAY Poem Source Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Barnard, Lady Anne Subject(s): Christmas HAUGHTY ASPEN, by NORA ARCHIBALD SMITH Poem Source First Line: As I went through the tangled wood Subject(s): Christmas HEART IS BETHLEHEM, by GERTRUDE HANSON Poem Source First Line: I dyed my rooms in candle glow Subject(s): Christmas HEAVEN'S MESSAGE, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Visions of bethlehem come to me Last Line: Brought down from heaven by angel's wing. Subject(s): Angels; Christmas Carols; Heaven; Singing & Singers; Stars; Paradise; Songs HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And god bless you, and send you %a happy new year Subject(s): Christmas HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here we come a-wassailing. Among the leaves so Last Line: That round the table go Subject(s): Christmas Carols HERE WE COME A-WHISTLING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Holidays; New Year HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, THE BOAR'S HEAD IS ARMED GAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols HILL CHRISTMAS, by RONALD STUART THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They came over the snow to the bread's Last Line: The appalled body that had not asked to be born Alternate Author Name(s): Thomas, R. S. Subject(s): Christmas HIS BIRTHDAY, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It is his birthday - his, the holy child Last Line: God is with man! Life, life to us is born! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HIS BIRTHDAY, by MAY LOUISE RILEY SMITH Poem Text First Line: The day the christ-child's tender eyes Last Line: May find somewhat to comfort them. Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, Mary Louise Riley Subject(s): Birthdays; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The HIS CHRISTMAS SLED, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I watch him with his christmas Last Line: All glad things overtake you! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Winter; Childhood; Nativity, The HIS IS THE WAY', by THOMAS CURTIS CLARK Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas HOAR-FROST, by MARY FRANCES MARTIN Poem Text First Line: The wee folk, the fairy folk, have shaken out their laces Last Line: And fairies' lacy petticoats all hanging out to air. Alternate Author Name(s): Cearnach, Conal Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Seasons; Winter HOG AT THE MANGER, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: Shall hog with holy child converse Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY, by EDITH KING Poem Source First Line: How happy the holly-tree looks, and how Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY AND IVY, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Holly standeth in ye house Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY AND MISTLETOE, by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Fetch in the holly from the tree Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY AND PINE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When christmas comes with mirth and cheer Last Line: When again the christmas angels come. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Children; Christmas Trees; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Public Worship; Childhood; Church Attendance HOLLY AND THE IVY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Sweet singing in the choir Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY AND THE IVY (3) (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The holly and the ivy %when they are both full grown Last Line: Of all the trees that are in the wood, %the holly bears the crown Subject(s): Christmas; Holly; Ivy HOLLY BERRY, by THOMAS MILLER (1807-1874) Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Then drink to the holly berry Subject(s): Christmas HOLLY BERRY AND MISTLETOE, by WILLIAM STANLEY BRAITHWAITE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The trees are bare, wild flies the snow Last Line: Yule is the time of the holly berry. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HOLLY CAROL, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Toward the doors of lonely folk Last Line: With holly round his head. Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Christmas; Holly; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The HOLY CHRISTMAS, by GEORGE HERBERT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All after pleasures as I rid one day Last Line: Till ev'n his beams sing, and my music shine. Variant Title(s): Christmas Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HOLY CITY, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In palestine, in palestine %the flocks unsheltered sleep Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas HOLY INNOCENTS, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Listen, the hay-bells tinkle as the cart Last Line: Lamb of the shepherds, child, how still you lie Subject(s): Christmas HOLY NIGHT, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Joseph, I afraid of stars Subject(s): Christmas; Night; Nativity, The; Bedtime HOLY NIGHT, by LUCILLE CLIFTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Joseph, I afraid of stars Last Line: Joseph, I shine, oh joseph, oh %illuminated night Subject(s): Christmas; Night HOLY NIGHT, by JOSEPH MOHR Poem Text First Line: Silent night, holy night Last Line: Jesus, lord, at thy birth. Variant Title(s): Silent Night Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HOLY NIGHT, by JOSEPH MOHR Poem Source First Line: Silent night, holy [or, peaceful] night Last Line: Lord, at thy birth Variant Title(s): Silent Nigh Subject(s): Christmas HOLY NIGHT (WITH MUSIC), by JOSEPH MOHR Poem Source First Line: Silent night, holy [or, peaceful] night Last Line: Lord, at thy birth Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols HOLY SONNET: NATIVITIE, by JOHN DONNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Immensitie cloysterd in thy deare wombe Last Line: With his kinde mother, who partakes thy woe. Variant Title(s): La Corona: 3. Nativity;sonnet On The Nativity;nativity Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology HOME ON CHRISTMAS DAY, by DOUGLAS MALLOCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I bet a king upon a throne Last Line: At home on christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Home; Nativity, The HOMELESS, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O! Christmas day, oh! Happy day Last Line: The desolate in heart. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HOMELESS, by ELIZA KEARY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Without a home at holy christmas-tide Last Line: Hide in god's heart, beloved, that great home is yours. Subject(s): Christmas; Homeless; Nativity, The HOMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Lord, it is your season, the time of snows Last Line: Earth also sighs and everywhere the truant nations dream Subject(s): Christmas HORA CHRISTI, by ALICE BROWN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet is the time for joyous folk Last Line: The silence of the soul. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The HOUSE, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: My attic knows those who are gone Last Line: And I let them go %at the end Subject(s): Christmas HOUSE, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: I am one hundred years Last Line: And I let them go %at the end Subject(s): Christmas HOW FAR IS IT TO BETHLEHEM (WITH MUSIC), by FRANCES ALICE CHESTERTON Poem Source Last Line: Sleep, as they sleep who find their heart's desire Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, Gilbert Keith, Mrs Subject(s): Christmas HOW FAR TO BETHLEHEM?, by MADELEINE SWEENY MILLER Poem Text First Line: How far is it to bethlehem town? Last Line: "the homes of folks like me and you." Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology HOW THE CHRIST-FLOWER BLOOMED, by NORA ARCHIBALD SMITH Poem Source First Line: Dark was the sky that christmas eve Subject(s): Christmas HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS BY SEA, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: Fish of the sea couldn't come Subject(s): Christmas; Messengers HUE AND CRY AFTER CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Any man or woman ... That can give any Subject(s): Christmas HUMMINGBIRD, by X. J. KENNEDY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Stowaway in a fold Alternate Author Name(s): Kennedy, Joseph Subject(s): Christmas HURON CAROL, by JESSIE EDGAR MIDDLETON Poem Source First Line: Twas in the moon of winter-time Subject(s): Christmas HUSH, ALL YE SOUNDS OF WAR, by WILLIAM H. DRAPER Poem Source Alternate Author Name(s): Draper, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY (WITH MUSIC), by JOHN BYROM Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christians awake, salute the happy morn Last Line: Saved by his love, incessant we shall sing %eternal praise to heav'n's almighty king Subject(s): Christmas HYMN FOR EPIPHANY, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Last Line: Guide where our infant redeemer is laid. Variant Title(s): Christmas Hymn;epiphany Subject(s): Christmas; Epiphany; Nativity, The; Twelfth Night HYMN FOR EPIPHANY (WITH MUSIC), by REGINALD HEBER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Last Line: Star of the east, the horizon adorning, %guide where our infant redeemer is laid Subject(s): Christmas HYMN FOR ST. JOHN'S EVE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: O sylvan prophet! Whose eternal fame Last Line: Whilst each glad parent told and blessed / the secrets of each other's breast Variant Title(s): Hymn For The Nativity Of St. John Baptist Subject(s): Christmas;latin Literature;prophecy & Prophets; "nativity, The;roman Literature; HYMN FOR THE NATIVITY, by EDWARD THRING Poem Source First Line: Happy night and happy silence downward Subject(s): Christmas HYMN IN THE HOLY NATIVITY (1), by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come wee shepherds who have seen Last Line: At last, in fire of thy faire eyes, %wee'l burne, our owne best sacrifice Variant Title(s): A Hymn On The Nativity, Sung By The Shepherd Subject(s): Christmas HYMN OF GLADNESS, by THOMAS MAIR Poem Source First Line: Above our heads, form out the clear, deep Subject(s): Christmas HYMN SUNG AT CHRISTMAS BY SCHOLARS OF ST. HELENA'S ISLAND, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, none in all the world before Last Line: That sets the island free! Subject(s): American Civil War; Christmas; Freedom; St. Helena's Island, South Carolina; U.s. - History; Nativity, The; Liberty HYMN TO JOY, by JULIA CUNNINGHAM Poem Source First Line: Give greatly of your grunts, o pig! Subject(s): Christmas HYMN: 32. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, by CHRISTOPHER SMART Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where is this stupendous stranger Last Line: Of the very world he made. Variant Title(s): The Nativity Of Our Lord;the Nativity Of Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The HYMN: CHRISTMAS DAY, by REGINALD HEBER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh saviour, whom this holy morn Last Line: May we rejoice with thee! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The HYMNS FOR CHILDREN: 2. CHRISTMAS CAROL, by ANNIE MATHESON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What though the snow be on the hill Last Line: Let us behold thy guiding light! Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Children; Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Childhood I DO NOT LIKE A ROOF TONIGHT, by GRACE NOLL CROWELL Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas I DO! DON'T YOU?, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Summer,' said the humming bee Last Line: "I like winter bestdon't you?" Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Winter; Childhood; Nativity, The I HAVE LIGHTED THE CANDLES, MARY, by KENNETH PATCHEN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The I HAVE LIGHTED THE CANDLES, MARY, by KENNETH PATCHEN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas I HEARD A MESS OF MERRY SHEPHERDS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols I MUST LIGHT A CANDLE, by GERTRUDE HANSON Poem Source First Line: I must light a glowing candle Subject(s): Christmas I PRAY YOU, BE MERRY AND SING WITH ME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Into this world, this day did come Subject(s): Christmas Carols I REMEMBER WHEN JESUS WEPT, by SHIRLEY KAUFMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Fat legs %frozen %in the air Subject(s): Arabs; Christmas; Holidays; Jerusalem; Jesus Christ - Childhood And Youth; Jews; Middle East - Conflicts; Palestine I SAW A STABLE, by MARY ELIZABETH COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I saw a stable, low and very bare Last Line: And the world's danger. Alternate Author Name(s): Anodos Variant Title(s): Salus Mundi Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology I SAW THREE SHIPS, by MOTHER GOOSE Poem Text Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: I saw three ships coming sailing in, / on christmas day, on christmas day Last Line: On christmas day in the morning. Subject(s): Christmas Carols I SING OF A MAIDEN, by MARTIN FALLAS SHAW Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas I'M SO EXCITED, by CHRIS JONES Poem Source First Line: I'm so excited, jesus Subject(s): Christmas IF ALL THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREES, by CAROLYN SHERWIN BAILEY Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Trees IF I WERE SANTA CLAUS, by ROSAMUND LIVINGSTONE MCNAUGHT Poem Source First Line: If I could be old santa claus Subject(s): Christmas ILLUMINATION, by ANTHONY HECHT Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ground lapis for the sky, and scrolls of gold Last Line: That will find their way to the light through drifts of snow Subject(s): Christmas; Light; Snow; Nativity, The ILLUMINATION, by ANTHONY HECHT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ground lapis for the sky, and scrolls of gold Last Line: That will find their way to the light through drifts of snow Subject(s): Christmas; Light; Snow IN A LOW ROCKING-CHAIR, by HELEN COALE CREW Poem Text First Line: Heaven is a fine place, a fine place entirely Last Line: Come back along to me. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The IN BETHLEHEM, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come back to-day to bethlehem Last Line: Where yet the angels are! Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Stars; Nativity, The IN CHRISTMAS LAND, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In the beams and gleams came the christmas dreams Last Line: To the homes and hearts of you! Subject(s): Children;christmas;dreams;parades;soldiers; "childhood;nativity, The;nightmares; IN DIE NATIVITATIS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The boar's head that we bring here Subject(s): Christmas Carols IN DIE NATIVITATIS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols IN DUCLI IUBILO, by JOHN WEDDERBURN Poem Source First Line: Now let us sing with mirth and joy Subject(s): Christmas Carols IN HEAVEN ABOVE, by EVA A. WIER Poem Text First Line: Break light in golden dust on crystal lake Last Line: And share an angel's christmas in that land. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The IN MEMORIAM A.H.H.: 104, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The time draws near the birth of christ Last Line: But all is new unhallow'd ground. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Variant Title(s): The Bells Of Yule Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The IN MEMORIAM A.H.H.: 106, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky Last Line: Ring in the christ that is to be. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Variant Title(s): The New Year;the Old Year And The New Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology IN MEMORIAM A.H.H.: 28, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The time draws near the birth of christ Last Line: The merry, merry bells of yule. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Variant Title(s): Christmas Eve;christmas Bells;the Birth Of Christ;rise, Happy Morn Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology IN MEMORIAM A.H.H.: 78, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Again at christmas did we weave Last Line: But with long use her tears are dry. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology IN MEMORIAM: TO BAYARD TAYLOR BEYOND US; A VISION, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As here within I watch the fervid coals Last Line: A thousand heavenly clarions seem to blow! Subject(s): Christmas; Taylor, Bayard (1825-1878); Nativity, The IN NOTHING BE ANXIOUS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Winter lies long about us. It is heavy Last Line: The lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious Subject(s): Christmas IN PRAESEPIO, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In stable straw the infant lay Subject(s): Christmas IN SANTA CLAUS TIME, by FRANK LEBBY STANTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Ain't they lookin' rosy Subject(s): Christmas IN THE HOLY NATIVITY [OF OUR LORD GOD]; AS SUNG BY SHEPHERDS, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, we shepherds, whose blest sight Last Line: Our selves become our own best sacrifice. Variant Title(s): At Bethlehem;hymn Of The Nativity;the Nativity;hymn In The Holy Nativity (2) Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The IN THE HONOUR OF CHRISTES BIRTH, SING WE ALL WITH JOY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In this time of christmas Subject(s): Christmas Carols IN THE LONELY MIDNIGHT, by THEODORE CHICKERING WILLIAMS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas IN THE TOWN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Take heart, the journey's ended Subject(s): Christmas IN THE TOWN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Take heart, the journey's ended Subject(s): Christmas IN THE WEEK WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES, by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Let every pudding burst with plums Subject(s): Christmas IN THINE OWN HEART, by JOHANNES SCHEFFLER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Though christ a thousand times Last Line: Alone can make thee whole Alternate Author Name(s): Silesius, Angelus Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Suffering And Sacrifice; Religion INCARNATE LOVE, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Love came down at christmas Last Line: Love for plea and gift and sign. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Variant Title(s): Christmastide Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The INDIAN CHRISTMAS, by LUCILA GODOY ALCAYAGA Poem Source First Line: Mother with no christmas gifts Last Line: On holy night I offer %my child quite bare Subject(s): Christmas INNKEEPER'S WIFE, by CLIVE SANSOM Poem Source First Line: I love this byre. Shadows are kindly here Subject(s): Christmas INNKEEPER'S WIFE, by CLIVE SANSOM Poem Source First Line: It was a night in winter Subject(s): Christmas INTO THIS WORLD NOW IS COME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O worthy lord and most of might Subject(s): Christmas Carols ISAIAH'S COAL, by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Always, he woke in those days Subject(s): Childhood Memories; Christmas; Love; Nativity, The IVY CHIEF OF TREES IT IS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The most worthy she is in town Subject(s): Christmas Carols JANUARY, by DOUGLAS GIBSON Poem Source First Line: The snow has melted now Subject(s): Christmas JANUARY, by JOHN HEATH-STUBBS Poem Source First Line: Under a white coverlet of snow Subject(s): Christmas JEST 'FORE CHRISTMAS, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Father calls me william, sister calls me will Last Line: Jes 'fore christmas be as good as yer kin be! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The JESU, AS THOU ART OUR SAVIOUR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols JESU, FILI DEI, by JOHN TROULUFFE Poem Source First Line: Glorious god in trinity Subject(s): Christmas Carols JESU, FILI VIRGNIS, MISERERE NOBIS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Jesus, of a maid thou wouldst be born Subject(s): Christmas Carols JINGLE BELLS, by JAMES S. PIERPONT Poem Source First Line: Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh Last Line: And, crack, you'll take the lead Subject(s): Christmas Carols JOIN THE CAROLING, by ROWENA BASTIN BENNETT Poem Source First Line: Come out and join the caroling Subject(s): Christmas JOLLY WASSAIL-BOWL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols JOSEPH, by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If the stars fell; night's nameless dreams Last Line: The virgin mary by the fire? Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion JOSEPH, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Never in all her sweet and holy youth Last Line: Is not yet given ... One day I may know! Subject(s): Children; Christianity; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Childhood; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary JOSEPH BEING AN AGED MAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols JOSEPH'S SUSPICION, by RAINER MARIA RILKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And the angel, taking some pains, told Subject(s): Christmas JOSEPH, JESUS AND MARY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas JOURNEY BACK TO CHRISTMAS, by GWEN DUNN Poem Source First Line: I ran to the church Subject(s): Christmas JOURNEY OF THE MAGI, by THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: A cold coming we had of it Alternate Author Name(s): Eliot, T. S. Subject(s): Alienation (social Psychology); Christianity; Christmas; Loss; Magi; Estrangement; Outcasts; Nativity, The JOURNEY OF THE MAGI, by THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A cold coming we had of it Last Line: With an alien people clutching their gods. %I should be glad of another death Alternate Author Name(s): Eliot, T. S. Subject(s): Alienation (social Psychology); Christianity; Christmas; Loss; Magi JUBILATE HERBIS, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: Let christmas celebrate greenly. For the fir is king of the forest Subject(s): Christmas JUBILATE!, by ADELINE M. JENNEY Poem Text First Line: We do not need, dear friend, to seek Last Line: And jubilance of christmas day! Subject(s): Birth; Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The JUNIPER, by TUA MARINA Poem Source First Line: Who does not love the juniper tree Subject(s): Christmas KARMA, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas was in the air and all was well Last Line: A dime for jesus who had died for men. Subject(s): Charity; Christmas; Salvation Army; Philanthropy; Nativity, The KEEPEN UP O' CHRIS'MAS, by WILLIAM BARNES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: An' zoo ya didden come athirt Last Line: A keepen up o' chris'mas Subject(s): Christmas KEEPING CHRISTMAS, by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: How will you your christmas keep? Subject(s): Christmas KICKING OFF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll surrendered a sigh Last Line: It means that christmas is coming Subject(s): Christmas KID STUFF, by FRANK HORNE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: The wise guys Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The KID STUFF, by FRANK HORNE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The wise guys Last Line: In the hope %that we can get back %some of that %kid stuff %born two thousand years ago Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas KING CHRISTMAS, by EUGENE JACOB LEE-HAMILTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Now old king christmas, bearded hoary-white Last Line: The gift of christmas is but pain that racks Subject(s): Christmas KING WITLAF'S DRINKING-HORN, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Witlaf, a king of the saxons Last Line: "we must drink to one saint more!" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The KINGS CAME RIDING, by CHARLES WILLIAMS Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Stars in the sky Subject(s): Christmas KRISS KRINGLE, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Source First Line: If there's any one here who ever has seen Subject(s): Christmas LADY SELECTING HER CHRISTMAS CARDS, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fastidiously, with gloved and careful fingers Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The LADY SELECTING HER CHRISTMAS CARDS, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fastidiously, with gloved and careful fingers Last Line: Twelve-fifty for the box Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas LADYBUG'S CHRISTMAS, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: From winter-sleep Last Line: Over his heart Subject(s): Christmas LAMB WAS BLEATING SOFTLY', by JUAN RAMON JIMENEZ Poem Source Last Line: He was there %he was Subject(s): Christmas; Love LATE, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: I name the dead I loved and love Last Line: For candles to shiver and go out Subject(s): Christmas; Night; Prayer LEDA HIDDEN, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas eve, unseasonable cold Subject(s): Christmas; Parks; Snow; Nativity, The LEDA HIDDEN, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas eve, unseasonable cold Last Line: And the snow and the odor %of the frosty water Subject(s): Christmas; Parks; Snow LEFT OUT, by MARY CAROLYN DAVIES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If shoemakers' children are left with feet bare Last Line: Left over for santa claus' own girls and boys! Alternate Author Name(s): Davis, Leland, Mrs.; Pawtuxie Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The LEGEND, by PETER ILICH TSCHAIKOVSKY Poem Source First Line: Christ, when a child, a garden made Subject(s): Christmas LEGEND OF THE CHRIST-CHILD, by MARY CLARKE HUNTINGTON Poem Source First Line: It was dark and cold in the cottage Subject(s): Christmas LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS ROSE, by CORINNE BULLARD JONES Poem Text First Line: That christmas night, long, long ago Last Line: The message of the savior's birth. Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Roses; Nativity, The LET US THANK GOD FOR CHRISTMAS, by J. D. SEARLE Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas LETTER AT CHRISTMAS, by DONALD HALL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The big wooden clock you gave me Last Line: In the kearsage mini-mart Subject(s): Christmas; Letters; Nativity, The LETTER AT CHRISTMAS, by DONALD HALL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The big wooden clock you gave me Last Line: I press my penis %into zinc and butcherblock Subject(s): Christmas; Letters LETTER FROM ALICE, by IRIS JAMIESON Poem Text First Line: Dear mom / today, I found god! Last Line: He's a methodist! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS, by WILLIAM HOWARD Poem Source First Line: Merry christmas! Little children Subject(s): Christmas LEWIS D. HAYES, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the midmost glee of the christmas Last Line: Gave it again to him. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Grief; Guests; Holidays; New Year; Voices; Nativity, The; Sorrow; Sadness; Visiting LIFE'S CHRISTMAS, by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The faint, sweet light breaks over the hills Last Line: To light our way through the valley. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, by NORVAL CLYNE Poem Source First Line: The blasts of chill december sound Subject(s): Christmas LINES FOR A CHRISTMAS CARD, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: May all my enemies go to hell Last Line: May all my enemies go to hell! / noel! Noel! Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Hate; Christmas Cards LINES GIVEN TO M. AT CHRISTMAS, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What shall I give thee, dear, to-day Last Line: The anguish of the lifted cross. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Grief; Love; Nativity, The; Sorrow; Sadness LITTLE BENNIE, by ANNIE CHAMBERS KETCHUM Poem Source First Line: I had told him, christmas morning Last Line: For the blessing of a child Variant Title(s): Benn Subject(s): Children; Christmas LITTLE CHILD THERE IS YBORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols LITTLE DAVID'S CHRISTMAS, by MARY FRANCES MARTIN Poem Text First Line: Little hunchback david Last Line: Is tall, and straight, and strong. Alternate Author Name(s): Cearnach, Conal Subject(s): Babies; Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Christmas Trees; Infants; Nativity, The LITTLE DONKEY, by FRANCIS JAMES Poem Source First Line: The little donkey pulls its cart Subject(s): Christmas; Donkeys LITTLE GOTTLIEB'S CHRISTMAS, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Across the german ocean Last Line: "he put the thought in your heart!" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The LITTLE GRAY LAMB, by ARCHIBALD BERESFORD SULLIVAN Poem Source First Line: Out on the endless purple hills, deep in the clasp of somber night Subject(s): Christmas LITTLE JESUS, by FRANCIS THOMPSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Little jesus, wast thou shy Last Line: Has not changed since thou wast young! Variant Title(s): Ex Ore Infantium;a Child's Prayer Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Prayer; Childhood; Nativity, The LITTLE JOHNTS'S CHRIS'MUS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We got it up a-purpose, jes' fer little johnts, you know Last Line: "a-cryin' 'cause I watched you all, an' knowed it all the time!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Dreams; Fairy Tales; Nativity, The; Nightmares LITTLE MANDY'S CHRISTMAS TREE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Little mandy and her ma Last Line: Bigger than the other tree! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas Trees; Poverty; Teaching & Teachers; Childhood LITTLE MUD-SPARROWS, by ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS WARD Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I like that old, kind legend Alternate Author Name(s): Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart; Phelps, Mary Gray Subject(s): Christmas LITTLE SNOWFLAKES, by ELLA M. POWERS Poem Source First Line: We are little snowflakes Subject(s): Christmas LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING, by MICHAEL PRAETORIUS Poem Source First Line: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming, from tender Last Line: When half spent was the night Subject(s): Christmas Carols LORDINGS, LISTEN TO OUR LAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays LOS PASTORES, by EDITH AGNEW Poem Source First Line: Let me tell you the story Subject(s): Christmas LOS PASTORES DE BELEN: A SONG OF THE VIRGIN MOTHER, by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As ye go through these palm-trees Last Line: Stay ye the branches. Alternate Author Name(s): Lope De Vega Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary LOST CHRISTMAS, by RONALD STUART THOMAS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He is alone, it is christmas Last Line: With him. But the mind was before %him on the long road. The manger is empty Alternate Author Name(s): Thomas, R. S. Subject(s): Christmas LUKE, SELS., by NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Religion; Women - Bible LULLABY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The baby child of mary Last Line: The son of god is near Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; LULLABY, by JANET LEWIS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lullee, lullay %I could not love thee more Last Line: But loved him just the same. %lullee, lullee, lullay Alternate Author Name(s): Winters, Janet Lewis; Winters, Yvor, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Religion LULLAY, JESU, LULLAY, LULLAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: So blessed a sight it was to see Subject(s): Christmas Carols LULLAY, LULLAY, THOU LITTLE TINY CHILD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O sisters two Subject(s): Christmas Carols LULLAY, MY CHILD, AND WEEP NO MORE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols LULLING, OR CRADLE SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Sweet was the song the virgin sang Last Line: And sweetly rocked him on her knee Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible M AND A AND R AND I, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Of these four letters purpose I Subject(s): Christmas Carols MADISON SQUARE: CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM BRIAN HOOKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here is our worth. We cannot rear the towers Last Line: And every one a star of bethlehem. Alternate Author Name(s): Hooker, Brian Subject(s): Christmas; Happiness; Madison Square, New York City; Skyscrapers; Theater & Theaters; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight; Stage Life MADONNA OF THE CARPENTER SHOP, by RUTH GUTHRIE HARDING Poem Source First Line: O mary, in thy clear young eyes Alternate Author Name(s): Burton, Richard, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas MAGI, by LESLIE SAVAGE CLARK Poem Source First Line: How brief that holy hour they knew Subject(s): Christmas MAGI CALL HIM KING; A CHRISTMAS SONG, by MARY EFFIE LEE NEWSOME Poem Source First Line: O shepherds, while you watch your flocks Last Line: Though he be called 'good shepherd' too, %the magi call him king Alternate Author Name(s): Newsome, Effie Lee Subject(s): Christmas MAGIC MONTH, by FRANK GELETT BURGESS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: This is the magic month of all the year Alternate Author Name(s): Burgess, Gelett Subject(s): Christmas MAGUS, by DONALD REVELL Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: The few, the lucky, make their way Last Line: There is nothing it does not know about the stars. Subject(s): Christmas; Puppets; Nativity, The; Marionettes MAID-SERVANT AT THE INN, by DOROTHY PARKER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It's queer, she said; I see the light Last Line: I've prayed that all is well with them Alternate Author Name(s): Rothschild, Dorothy Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ MAKE MERRY THIS NEW YEAR, THANKING GOD WITH ... CHEER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Gabriel, brighter than the sun Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAKE WE JOY IN THIS FEAST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAKE WE MERRY IN HALL AND BOWER, THIS TIME IS BORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In this time god hath sent Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAKE WE MERRY IN THIS FEAST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Godes son for the love of man Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAKE WE MIRTH FOR CHRISTES BIRTH, AND SING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first day of yule have we in mind Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAKING FRIENDS, by LEANDER M. ZIMMERMAN Poem Text First Line: The fine art of forming friendships Last Line: Ev'ry day a glad new year. Subject(s): Christmas; Friendship; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The MAKING THE BEST OF THE HOLIDAYS, by JAMES TATE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Justine called on christmas day to say she Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The MAN, BE GLAD IN HALL AND BOWER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In this time christ hath us sent Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAN, BE JOYFUL AND MIRTH THOU MAKE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Man, be merry, I thee rede Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAN, BE MERRY AS BIRD ON BERRY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: This time is born a child full good Subject(s): Christmas Carols MAN, MOVE THY MIND, AND JOY THIS FEAST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: As I came by the way Subject(s): Christmas Carols MANHATTAN'S DEAR ISLE; U.S.S. RELIEF, CALLAO, PERU, 1843, by W. F. SPICER Poem Source First Line: Tis the evening of christmas, the maskers have met Last Line: Until from the land of the stranger she's borne, %and anchors once more near manhattan's dear isle Subject(s): Christmas; Navy - United States MARCH OF THE THREE KINGS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: This highway %beheld at break of day Subject(s): Christmas MARK WELL MY HEAVY DOLEFUL TALE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas MARMION: CANTO 1. THE CASTLE, by WALTER SCOTT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Day set on norham's castled steep Last Line: Which gave again the prospect fair. Subject(s): Castles; Christmas; Courage; Faith; Flodden Field, England; Love; Nativity, The; Valor; Bravery; Belief; Creed MARMION: CANTO 6. INTRODUCTION, by WALTER SCOTT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Heap on more wood! - the wind is chill Last Line: And store of literary wealth. Subject(s): Christmas; Flodden Field, England; Heber, Richard; Leyden, John (1775-1811); Vikings; Nativity, The MARVEL NOT JOSEPH, ON MARY MILD', by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I, joseph, wonder how this may be Subject(s): Christmas Carols MARY, by ROBERT NORWOOD Poem Text First Line: Fairest of women must have been that maid Last Line: When all the morning stars hosannaed earth! Subject(s): Christmas; Gabriel; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB, by MADELEINE NIGHTINGALE Poem Source First Line: The blessed mary has a lamb Subject(s): Christmas MARY PONDERED ALL THESE THINGS', by EDWIN MCNEILL POTEAT JR. Poem Source First Line: Mother mary's mind Subject(s): Christmas MARY'S GIRLHOOD (FOR A PICTURE): 1, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is that blessed mary, pre-elect Last Line: Because the fulness of the time was come. Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Variant Title(s): Mary's Childhood Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Paintings & Painters; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary MARY'S SONG, by CHARLES STANLEY CAUSLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep, king jesus Alternate Author Name(s): Causley, Charles Subject(s): Christmas MARY, MOTHER OF CHRIST, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: That night she felt those searching hands Last Line: How could she know the rest? Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The MARY, MOTHER OF CHRIST, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: That night she felt those searching hands Subject(s): Christmas MASTERS IN THE HALL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: To bethlem did they go, the shepherds three Subject(s): Christmas MATER SALUTARIS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Saint mary, mother mild Subject(s): Christmas Carols MEDITATION FOR CHRIATMAS DAY, by SELWYN IMAGE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Consider, o my soul, what morn is this! Subject(s): Christmas MEMORIES, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: Do you look earthward sometimes Last Line: That through you we are set free Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas MEN MAY TALK OF COUNTRY-CHRISTMASES, by PHILIP MASSINGER Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas MENDHAM, by ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I know--I know Last Line: And the hedges are all in bud. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The MERRY CHRISTMAS, by MARY CROMWELL LOW Poem Source First Line: May I say to you this morning Subject(s): Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS, by JORDAN MILLER Poem Source First Line: Santas wring the peace for our salvation, Last Line: Will rest again to sleep till christmas night. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus MERRY CHRISTMAS, by M. D. STERLING Poem Source First Line: M stands for merry - oh' let us be merry Subject(s): Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS, by DOROTHY BROWN THOMPSON Poem Source First Line: Good will to men - christmas Subject(s): Christmas MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS, by CARINE L. ROSE Poem Source First Line: Oh! 'merry, merry christmas' Subject(s): Christmas MESSAGE, by ELLA M. POWERS Poem Source First Line: One true thing I have to say Subject(s): Christmas MICE IN THE HAY, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source First Line: Out of the lamplight %whispering worshipping Last Line: Hurried back out of sight %whispering worshipping Subject(s): Christmas MIDNIGHT IN BONNIE'S STALL, by SIDDIE JOE JOHNSON Poem Source First Line: Oh, bonnie is the little cow Subject(s): Christmas MIDNIGHT MASS FOR THE DYING YEAR, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yes, the year is growing old Last Line: Christe, eleyson! Subject(s): Catholics; Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Nativity, The MILLENNIUM, by PETER JOHNSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the basement Last Line: At the turn of the century Subject(s): Christmas; Family Life; Holidays; New Year MILTIADES GETS THE BEST OF SANTA CLAUS, by CHARLES REMINGTON TALBOT Poem Source First Line: Of course,' said mitiades peterking paul Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus MINSTREL'S SONG, by EDWARD JAMES HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I've just had an astounding dream as I lay in the straw Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted Subject(s): Christmas MIRACLES AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, by ISAAC WATTS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The king of glory sends his son Last Line: Who condescended to be born Subject(s): Christmas MISCARRIAGE, by LINDA WASMER SMITH Poem Source First Line: There has been a death in the family Subject(s): Christmas MISS NOBODY'S CHRISTMAS DINNER, by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One might travel this wide world over & over Last Line: An emblem too true of this make-believe world. Subject(s): Christmas; Dinners & Dining; Guests; Hospitality; Parties; Nativity, The; Visiting MISSISSIPPI SLEIGH RIDE, by THOMAS M. DISCH Poem Source First Line: When santa's loading up his sleigh at christmas Last Line: Cause santa loves suburban children most of all Subject(s): Christmas; Mississippi; Santa Claus MISTLETOE, by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Neath mistletoe, should chance arise Subject(s): Christmas MISTLETOE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To the cradle-bough of a naked tree Last Line: "let now my soul depart." Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Mistletoe; Nativity, The MISTLETOE AND HOLLY, by ALICE R. TAGGART Poem Text First Line: The frost and snow of mistletoe Last Line: And on thy breast the holly. Variant Title(s): Love's Token Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The MODRYB MARYA - AUNT MARY; A CHRISTMAS CHANT, by ROBERT STEPHEN HAWKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now, of all the trees by the king's highway Last Line: For that is our sweet aunt mary's tree. Alternate Author Name(s): Hawker Of Morwenstow; Hawker, R. S. Variant Title(s): Aunt Mary;the Holly Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Holly MOON SHONE BRIGHT; OR, THE BELLMAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols MOONLESS DARKNESS STANDS BETWEEN, by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas MORE SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS (TEN YEARS LATER): 1, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Again the native hour lets down the locks Last Line: This crucial day, whose decapitate joke %languidly winds into the inner ear Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; War MORE SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS (TEN YEARS LATER): 2, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The day's at end and there's nowhere to go Last Line: Well-milked chinese, negroes who cannot sing, %the huns gelded and feeding in a ring Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; War MORE SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS (TEN YEARS LATER): 3, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Give me this day a faith not personal Last Line: Is of an enemy in remote oceans %unstalked by christ: these are the better notions Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; War MORE SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS (TEN YEARS LATER): 4, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Citizen, myself, or personal friend Last Line: Mild-mannered, gifted in your masters' ease %while the sun squats upon the waveless seas Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; War MOSAIC OF THE NATIVITY: SERBIA, WINTER, 1993, by JANE KENYON Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On the domed ceiling god Last Line: Lodges and begins to grow Subject(s): Balkan Conflicts (yugoslavia); Christmas; Serbia; Nativity, The; Servia MOSAIC OF THE NATIVITY: SERBIA, WINTER, 1993, by JANE KENYON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On the domed ceiling god Last Line: Of christ, cloaked in blood, %lodges and begins to grow Subject(s): Balkan Conflicts (yugoslavia); Christmas; Serbia MOTHER, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: The rush, the hurry Last Line: On a worried man %soon to be at peace Subject(s): Christmas MOTHER OF GOD, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The threefold terror of love; a fallen flare Last Line: Or strikes a sudden chill into my bones %and bids my hair stand up? Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion MOTHER'S SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: It is so still in the house Last Line: Is it strange if I start to cry with joy? Subject(s): Christmas; Eskimos; Mothers; Native Americans MOTHER, WHITE AS LILY FLOWER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: As I up rose in a morning Subject(s): Christmas Carols MOUSIE, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: A mousie got into a great christmas pie Subject(s): Christmas MR. BLEANEY, by PHILIP LARKIN Poem Full Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: This was mr. Bleaney's room. He stayed Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Nativity, The MR. BLEANEY, by PHILIP LARKIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This was mr. Bleaney's room. He stayed Last Line: Than one hired box should make him pretty sure %he warranted no better, I don't know Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays MR. FOLEY'S CHRISTMAS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Since pick av them I'm sore denied Last Line: A dishgraced workin'-man! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Labor & Laborers; Nativity, The; Work; Workers MR. ST. NICHOLAS, by ALICE M. KELLOGG Poem Source First Line: Oh, christmas time has come again Subject(s): Christmas MRS. KRISS KRINGLE, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, I laugh to hear what grown folk Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus MRS. MAGUIRE - A CHRISTMAS GIFT, by THOMAS AUGUSTINE DALY Poem Source First Line: Sure, it's not the fine 'ating, and such Alternate Author Name(s): Daly, T. A. Subject(s): Christmas MUSIC ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, by ANNE BRONTE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Music I love - but never strain Last Line: Will lead us home to god again. Alternate Author Name(s): Bell, Acton Subject(s): Christmas; Music & Musicians; Nativity, The MY CHRISTMAS SECRETS, by S. C. PEABODY Poem Source First Line: Hurry christmas! How you creep Subject(s): Christmas MY CHRISTMAS: MUM'S CHRISTMAS, by SARAH FORSYTHE Poem Source First Line: Decorations climbing up to the loft on a wobbly ladder Subject(s): Christmas MY GIVING, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I ask no merrier christmas Last Line: That night. Subject(s): Christmas Gifts MY HEART OF GOLD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols MY LOVE THAT MOURNETH FOR ME, by JOHN GWYNNETH Poem Source First Line: And I mankind Subject(s): Christmas Carols MY MASTER AND DAME, I WELL PERCEIVE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols MY SISTER'S SLEEP, by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She fell asleep on christmas eve Last Line: Christ's blessing on the newly born!' Alternate Author Name(s): Rossetti, Gabriel Charles Dante Subject(s): Christmas; Sleep; Nativity, The MYSTIC MAGI, by ROBERT STEPHEN HAWKER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Three ancient men in bethlehem's cave Alternate Author Name(s): Hawker Of Morwenstow; Hawker, R. S. Variant Title(s): The Southern Cros Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY, by RAFAEL DE LA FUENTE BENAVIDES Poem Source First Line: Your eyes %join hands Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY, by GLADYS MAY CASELY HAYFORD Poem Source First Line: Within a native hut, ere stirred the dawn Last Line: And kissed their motherhood into his mother's eyes Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The babe was laid in the manger Last Line: It is well -- it is well with the child! Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY, by GLYN MAXWELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: Town of a hundred thousand hands Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The NATIVITY, by JAMES MONTGOMERY Poem Source Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Last Line: Come and worship, worship christ, the new-born king Alternate Author Name(s): The Common Lot Subject(s): Christmas; Religion NATIVITY, by KATHLEEN JESSIE RAINE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fiends tear me to blood Last Line: As the lack of love. Subject(s): Christmas; Death; Love; Nativity, The; Dead, The NATIVITY, by EDWARD MERRILL ROOT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Here is the hinge of history - the hour Alternate Author Name(s): Root, E. Merrill Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Peace? And to all the world? Sure, one Last Line: And say once more, let there be light Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist Subject(s): Christmas NATIVITY (WITH MUSIC), by JAMES MONTGOMERY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Last Line: Come and worship, worship christ, the new-born king Alternate Author Name(s): The Common Lot Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols NATIVITY CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "o my deir hert, young jesus sweit" Last Line: And sing that richt balulalow! Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; NATIVITY OF CHRIST, by LUIS DE GONGORA Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Today from the aurora's bosom Last Line: That flower had fallen, - that crimson blossom Alternate Author Name(s): Argote Y Gongora, Luis De Subject(s): Birth; Catholic Church - Clergy; Christmas; Jesus Christ NATIVITY SCENE, by ETHEL POCHOCKI Poem Source First Line: Sofia, %the two-year-old granddaughter Last Line: She wraps it with the gold, %and they move on Subject(s): Christmas; Grandchildren NEARING CHRISTMAS, by TONY TOWLE Poem Source First Line: A frog croaks continually in the pond below Last Line: Frank you've got to help me %and there is an answer but not at this moment Subject(s): Christmas NEIGHBORS OF BETHLEHEM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Good neighbor, tell me why that sound Subject(s): Christmas NEIGHBORS OF THE CHRIST NIGHT, by NORA ARCHIBALD SMITH Poem Source First Line: Deep in the shelter of the cave Subject(s): Christmas NEVER NIGHT AGAIN, by LILIAN EDITH COX Poem Source First Line: The soft light from a stable door Subject(s): Christmas NEW CAROL OF OUR LADY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lords and ladies all bydene Subject(s): Christmas Carols NEW FRIENDS, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll decided to visit Last Line: That grew between two fine old houses %and marked the boundaries Subject(s): Christmas NEW NUTCRACKER SUITE, by OGDEN NASH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A little girl marched around her christmas tree Subject(s): Christmas NEW PRINCE, NEW POMP, by ROBERT SOUTHWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Behold, a silly [or, little] tender babe Last Line: Which he from heaven doth bring. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The NEW THINGS AND OLD; CHRISTMAS, 1941, by MARY THERESE MADELEVA Poem Text First Line: The dark is shattered Last Line: On all these things. Alternate Author Name(s): Wolff, Mary Evaline Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The NEW YEAR, by RICHARD WATSON GILDER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Each new year is a leaf of our love's rose Subject(s): Christmas NEW YEAR, by CHRISTOPHER SMART Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Word of endless adoration Last Line: Which attend to my rehearsal %of melodious pray'r below Subject(s): Christmas NEW YEAR IS BEGUN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NEW YEAR POEM, by PHILIP LARKIN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The short afternoon ends, and the year is over Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The NEW YEAR POEM, by PHILIP LARKIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The short afternoon ends, and the year is over Last Line: Us who need you, and are affected by your fortune; %us you should love and to whom you should give y Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year NEW YEAR'S DAY, by W. E. A. AXON Poem Source First Line: With mirth and joy the new year comes Subject(s): Christmas NEW YEAR'S DAY, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rise, thou best and brightest morning! Last Line: But in thy fairest eyes find two for one. Variant Title(s): Hymn For New Year's Day Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The NEW YEAR'S DAY, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Again and then again ... The year is born Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The NEW YEAR'S DAY, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Again and then again ... The year is born Last Line: The child is born in blood, o child of blood Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year NEW YEAR'S [OR, YEAR] SONG, by EDWARD JAMES HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now there comes the christmas rose Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays NEW YEAR, A NEW YEAR, A CHILD WAS YBORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The father of heaven his own son he sent Subject(s): Christmas Carols NICKY, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Did they remember the rocket Last Line: I'll probably never sleep Subject(s): Christmas NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS, by ANNE P. L. FIELD Poem Source First Line: Twas the night after christmas in santa-claus land Subject(s): Christmas NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, by CAROLYN WELLS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Twas the night before christmas Subject(s): Christmas NINETY-FIVE, A HUNDRED, by FORREST HAMER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Let's say the self is a story Last Line: For somebody's next surprise Subject(s): Childhood Memories; Christmas; Gifts And Giving; Santa Claus NO ROOM, by ELLIS ARTHUR REPASS Poem Text First Line: No room that night for them Last Line: And crown messiah king! Alternate Author Name(s): Repass, E. A. Subject(s): Christmas; Travel; Nativity, The; Journeys; Trips NO ROOM, by ROBERT WHITAKER Poem Source First Line: Once when they gathered long ago Subject(s): Christmas NOEL, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On a winter's night long time ago Last Line: And the small child jesus smile on you. Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint NOEL, by JEANNETTE EVERETT LAWS Poem Text First Line: How soft the fingers of the snow Last Line: And let the christmas spirit pass. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Snow; Winter; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint NOEL, by LINDA PASTAN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Like a single / ornament, Subject(s): Cardinals (birds); Christmas; Nativity, The NOEL, by M LABBE SIMON-JOSEPH PELLEGRIN Poem Text First Line: Dear infant! Tender, new-born child! Last Line: And through the countless ages burn! Subject(s): Christmas; God; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The NOEL FOR CHRISTMAS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: O sing noel to the saviour come Last Line: For all is well, all well, noel. %amen Subject(s): Christmas NOEL: CHRISTMAS EVE, 1913, by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A frosty christmas eve Last Line: Of th' eternal silence. Alternate Author Name(s): Bridges, Robert+(2) Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The NOR HOUSE NOR HEART, by ELINOR LENNEN Poem Source First Line: Room for all else but love Subject(s): Christmas NOS EXAUDI, DOMINE!, by HERBERT P. HORNE Poem Source First Line: We are but of such mortal mould Subject(s): Christmas NOVA, NOVA: AVE FIT EX EVA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Gabriel of high degree Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOVITIATE, by PADRAIG J. DALY Poem Source First Line: Christmas was the start of our disillusion Last Line: Excluded from familiar warmth %like joseph seeking room in bethlehem Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Gifts And Giving; Holidays NOVUS SOL DE VIRGINE RELUXIT NOBIS ODIE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Thou holy daughter of sion Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW BE WE GLAD, AND NOT TOO SAD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: This may I prove withouten let Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW CHRISTMAS DRAWETH NEAR, by NICHOLAS BRETON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW EVERY MAN AT MY REQUEST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas NOW HAVE GOOD DAY, NOW HAVE GOOD DAY!, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas NOW IS CHRISTMAS YCOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW IS THE TIME OF CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Make me myrie bothe more and lasse Last Line: For now is the tyme of cristemasse Subject(s): Christmas NOW IS WELL AND ALL THINGS ARIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW LET US SING, BOTH MORE AND LESS OF CHRIST'S COMING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A virgin pure, this is full sure Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW MAKE WE MERRY, ALL AND SOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW SING WE WITH ANGELIS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A babe is born, to bliss us bring Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW SING WE WITH JOY AND BLISS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Mary, flower of flowers all Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW SING WE, BOTH ALL AND SOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When saint stephen was at jerusalem Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW SING WE, SING WE: GLORIA TIBI, DOMINE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Christ keep us all, as he well can Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOW THAT THE TIME HAS COME WHEREIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: To feed thy needy neighbors Subject(s): Charity;christmas; "philanthropy;nativity, The; NOW TRICE WELCOME CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas NOW WE SHOULD SING AND SAY NOWELL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: From heaven was sent an angel of light Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOWELL SING WE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Nowell sing we, both all and some Last Line: Now rex pacifcus is ycome Subject(s): Christmas NOWELL, EL, EL, EL, EL I THANK A MAIDEN EVERY DEAL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first day when christ was born Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOWELL, ELL, BOTH OLD AND YING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOWELL, ELL, ELL, ELL ... MARY WAS GREETED BY GABRIEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Mary mother, meek and mild Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOWELL, ELL, ELL, ELL, NOW IS WELL THAT EVER WAS WOE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols NOWELL, NOWELL ... THIS IS THE SALUTATION OF GABRIEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Tidings true, there be come new Subject(s): Christmas Carols O CHRISTMAS TREE, by WILLIAM AIKEN Poem Source First Line: The holly of life has ripped me to the bone Last Line: I'm the guy who knocks down %the orange cones along the road Subject(s): Anger; Christmas O CHRISTMAS TREE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O christmas tree, o christmas tree, forever green thy Last Line: Winter's snow. O christmas tree, o christmas tree forever green thy branches Subject(s): Christmas Carols O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL, by JOHN FRANCIS WADE Poem Source First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and tri- Last Line: Venite adoremus dominum Subject(s): Christmas Carols O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL, by JOHN MASON NEALE Poem Source First Line: O come, o come, emmanuel, and Last Line: Emmanuel shall come thee, o israel Subject(s): Christmas Carols O FLOS DE JESSE VIRGULA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll got cardboard boxes Last Line: As a moving event; and they breathed an amen Subject(s): Christmas O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (WITH MUSIC), by PHILLIPS BROOKS Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: O come to us, abide with us, %our lord emmanuel! Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols O LORD JESUS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O lord jesus, who for love of us Subject(s): Christmas O'ER THE WORLD, IN SILENCE SLEEPING, by G. C. THOMAS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, by MILES (MYLES) COVERDALE Poem Source First Line: Now blessed be thou, christ jesu Subject(s): Christmas Carols OF THE EPIPHANY, by JOHN BEAUMONT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair eastern star, that art ordained to run Subject(s): Christmas OFFERING, by LESLIE SAVAGE CLARK Poem Source First Line: Did mary know when the wise men laid Subject(s): Christmas OFFICE PARTY, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This holy night in open forum Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The OFFICE PARTY, by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This holy night in open forum Last Line: Collapse by the water cooler Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas OH WOULD THAT I COULD FLY TO YOU, by HARRIET E. CARSKADEN Poem Text First Line: Oh, would that I could fly to you Last Line: You'll get it christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Love - Nature Of; Nativity, The OH, BRING NOT GOLD THIS CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by VIOLET ALLEYN STOREY Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas OLD CHRISTMAS, by MARY HOWITT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now he who knows old christmas Last Line: Than many a crowned king! Alternate Author Name(s): Botham, Mary Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Childhood; Nativity, The OLD CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: All you that in this house be here Subject(s): Christmas OLD CHRISTMAS GREETING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Sing hey! Sing hey! Last Line: In winter snows, %and so let's all be jolly Variant Title(s): Christmas Greetin Subject(s): Christmas OLD CHRISTMAS RETURNED, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: All you that to feasting and mirth are inclined Last Line: "plum-pudding, goose, capon, minced pies, and roast beef" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; OLD DECEMBER, by BENJAMIN F. LEGGETT Poem Source First Line: With snowy locks december stands Subject(s): Christmas OLD ENGLISH CHRISTMASES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The court celebrations of christmas eve observed Subject(s): Christmas OLD FATHER CHRISTMAS IS PASSING BY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas OLD FRENCH CAROL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Joseph and mary went their way Subject(s): Christmas OLD NICK IN SOREL, by STANDISH HAYES O'GRADY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Old nick took a fancy, as many men tell Last Line: Will winter in hell and be here in the summer. Subject(s): Canada; Christmas; Santa Claus; Weather; Winter; Canadians; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint OLD SANTA CLAUS IS A JOLLY MAN, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas OLD SONG ENDED, by JOSEPH DONALD MCCLATCHY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: All earthly pomp or beauty to express Last Line: In what's at hand, the common day which seems %at last the light that yields such heat, such beams Alternate Author Name(s): Mcclatchy, J. D. Subject(s): Christmas OLD TOM TUSSER'S ADVICE, by ERNEST L. VALENTINE Poem Text First Line: Back 'mid the baltic's sleet and snow Last Line: "for christmas comes but once a year!" Subject(s): Advice; Christmas; Knowledge; Wisdom; Nativity, The OMNES GENTES PLAUDITE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Give us one drink ere we go henne Subject(s): Christmas Carols ON A CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In bethlehem on a christmas night Last Line: Be happy, happy, everyone %on a christmas night! Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas ON A PALLET OF STRAW, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They did not travel in an airplane Last Line: They found the lord of all! Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas ON CHRISTMAS DAY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "dame, get up and bake your pies" Last Line: On christmas day in the morning Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; ON CHRISTMAS DAY TO MY HEART, by CLEMENT PAMAN Poem Source First Line: To day %hark! Heaven sings! Last Line: On such a ground, musick 'twill be to dy Subject(s): Christmas ON CHRISTMAS DAY: HYMN, by CHARLES COTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rise, happy mortals, from your sleep Last Line: Hosannahs to the heav'nly king. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by ZOE KINCAID BROCKMAN Poem Text First Line: When he was gone, and christ mass came to mary Last Line: To see this night a star and not a cross! Subject(s): Christmas; Death - Children; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Mothers; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Death - Babies; Virgin Mary ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by JUDD MORTIMER LEWIS Poem Source First Line: Almost any man can say it Subject(s): Christmas ON CHRISTMAS MORN, by RUTH SAWYER Poem Source First Line: Shall I tell you who will come Last Line: Before the lord, new-born? Subject(s): Christmas ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source Last Line: On christmas night Subject(s): Christmas ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT, by MYRTA ALBERTSON WELLS Poem Text First Line: The holly glows. The snow flakes fall Last Line: The holly glows. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ON CHRISTMAS-DAY, by THOMAS TRAHERNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Shall dumpish melancholy spoil my joys Last Line: The minster rings. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ON HIS RELUCTANCE TO TAKE DOWN THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, by JOHN ASHBERY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A nice. Normal morning Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The ON THE DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM HERVEY, by FREDERICK LOUIS MACNEICE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It was a dismal, and a fearful night Alternate Author Name(s): Macneice, Louis Subject(s): Christmas ON THE INFANCY OF OUR SAVIOUR, by FRANCIS QUARLES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hail, blessed virgin, full of heavenly grace Last Line: The weed not being, I may adore the wearer. Variant Title(s): The Child Jesus Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary ON THE MORNING OF CHRIST'S NATIVITY, by JOHN MILTON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: This is the month, and this the happy morn Last Line: From out his secret altar touched with hallowed fire. Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology ON THE MORNING OF CHRIST'S NATIVITY: THE HYMN, by JOHN MILTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: It was the winter wild Last Line: Bright-harnessed angels sit in order serviceable. Variant Title(s): Christmas Hymn;hymn On Morning Of Christ's Nativity Subject(s): Christmas; Mothers; Nativity, The ON THE NAVITITY OF CHRIST, by WILLIAM DUNBAR Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Rorate coeli desuper! Last Line: Pro nobis puer natus est! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The ON THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, by CHARLES STANLEY CAUSLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography Alternate Author Name(s): Causley, Charles Subject(s): Christmas OPERATION FIND THE LOOT, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll noticed, at this time of year Last Line: But mom knows he'll never find the loot Subject(s): Christmas OR ELSE: 5. I AM DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS, by ROBERT PENN WARREN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: No, not that door - never! But Last Line: May be converted into the future tense %of joy Subject(s): Christmas ORGAN SONGS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Babe jesus lay in mary's lap Last Line: Babe jesus said never a word. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Singing & Singers; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary ORGAN SONGS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR 1862, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The skies are pale, the trees are stiff Last Line: Will soon be driven out. Subject(s): Birth; Christmas; Despair; Hope; Jesus Christ; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The; Optimism ORGAN SONGS: A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hark, in the steeple the dull bell swinging Last Line: Straight will arise in sorrow and song! Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Churches; Nativity, The; Cathedrals ORGAN SONGS: AN OLD STORY, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the ancient house of ages Last Line: And a child for king! Subject(s): Animals; Birth; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The ORGAN SONGS: CHRISTMAS DAY AND EVERY DAY, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Star high, / baby low Last Line: Near and far! Subject(s): Birth; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The ORGAN SONGS: CHRISTMAS MEDITATION, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He who by a mother's love Last Line: Binding, binding heart to heart! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The ORGAN SONGS: CHRISTMAS SONG OF THE OLD CHILDREN, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Well, for youth to seek the strong Last Line: Father, take us back with him! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Old Age; Childhood; Nativity, The ORGAN SONGS: CHRISTMAS, 1873, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas-days are still in store Last Line: News to men! To god old glory! Subject(s): Birth; Children; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Parents; Child Birth; Midwifery; Childhood; Nativity, The; Parenthood ORGAN SONGS: CHRISTMAS, 1884, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Though in my heart no christmas glee Last Line: Thyself will come! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The OTHER SHEPHERD, by MARGARET WIDDEMER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I was the other shepherd Alternate Author Name(s): Schauffler, Mrs. Robert H. Subject(s): Christmas OTTO, by GWENDOLYN BROOKS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It's christmas day. I did not get the presents that I hoped for Last Line: It's hard enough for him to bear Subject(s): Christmas OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, by WENDELL BERRY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our christmas tree is Last Line: Christ come into the world Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Nativity, The OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, by WENDELL BERRY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our christmas tree is Last Line: Christ come into the world Subject(s): Christmas OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Do you know Last Line: And our tree is here at last! Subject(s): Christmas Trees; December OUR LADY, by MARY ELIZABETH COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mother of god! No lady thou Last Line: "and the rich he hath sent empty away." Alternate Author Name(s): Anodos Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary OUT OF BOUNDS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A little boy of heavenly birth Last Line: Join in to get him back his ball! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology OUT OF THE BLOSSOM SPRANG A THORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols OUT OF THE SHADOW, by MARGARET FAIRLESS BARBER Poem Text First Line: Out of the shadow of the night Last Line: The centre of all mystery! Alternate Author Name(s): Fairless, Michael Subject(s): Catholics; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Religion; Roman Catholics; Catholicism; Nativity, The; Theology OUT OF YOUR SLEEP ARISE AND WAKE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Out of your sleep arise and wake Last Line: That we may there sing nowell. / nowell! Subject(s): Christmas;redemption; "nativity, The; OWL, by X. J. KENNEDY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: More credulous than I, men hold me wise Alternate Author Name(s): Kennedy, Joseph Subject(s): Christmas OX, by X. J. KENNEDY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Like an ark unsettled from its ararat Alternate Author Name(s): Kennedy, Joseph Subject(s): Christmas PAINTERS, by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: St. Luke to the painters on christmas day he said Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Christmas; Luke, Saint (1st Century); Paintings And Painters PANCAKES WITH SANTA, by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Santa has a bad memory Last Line: Santa says ain't. Subject(s): Christmas; Memory; Santa Claus; Wishes; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint PAT-A-PAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Children bring your flute and drum, for the jolly time has Last Line: Pan, we'll be merry as you play, for a christmas should be gay! Subject(s): Christmas Carols PEACE AND GOODWILL, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: On christmas day I sit and think Last Line: And give his sister joy this day. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas; Peace; Nativity, The PEACE OF CHRIST, by WILLIAM CHARLES MARK KENT Poem Source First Line: The mighty wrought thro' the ages Alternate Author Name(s): Kent, Charles Subject(s): Christmas PEACE ON EARTH, by HELEN WIEAND COLE Poem Text First Line: Shepherds there were who in the fields by night Last Line: And hails once more as king the prince of peace. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The PEACE ON EARTH, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The shepherds went their hasty way Last Line: Peace, peace on earth! The prince of peace is born.' Variant Title(s): A Christmas Carol;the Shepherds Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Peace; Nativity, The PEACE ON EARTH, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What means this glory round our feet Last Line: "to-day the prince of peace is born!" Variant Title(s): A Christmas Carol For The Sunday-school Children Of Church Of The Disciples Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Peace PEACE ON EARTH, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He took a frayed hat from his head Last Line: Should have at least another hat. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The PEACE ON EARTH (WITH MUSIC), by GERMANUS I Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A great and mighty wonder Last Line: And christ shall wield his sceptre %our lord and god for aye Alternate Author Name(s): Germanus I Of Constantinople Subject(s): Christmas PENELOPE'S CHRISTMAS DANCE, by VIRGINIA WOODWARD CLOUD Poem Text First Line: Mistress penelope penwick, she Last Line: "called by her father, ""my sweet p." Variant Title(s): The Ballad Of Sweet P Subject(s): American Revolution; Christmas; Trenton, Battle Of (1776); Nativity, The PENITENT CONSIDERS ANOTHER COMING OF MARY, by GWENDOLYN BROOKS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If mary came would mary %forgive, as mothers may Subject(s): Christmas PENSEES DE NOEL, by ALFRED DENNIS GODLEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the landlord wants the rent Last Line: Christmas comes but once a year. Alternate Author Name(s): Godley, A. D. Subject(s): Christmas; Cynicism; Gratitude; Nativity, The PEPPERMINT CANDY MARCH, by MARY EFFIE LEE NEWSOME Poem Source Last Line: The hungry mice would all come out Alternate Author Name(s): Newsome, Effie Lee Subject(s): Christmas PERFECT GIFT, by EDMUND VANCE COOKE Poem Source First Line: It is not the weight of jewel or plate Subject(s): Christmas PETER, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Can't say %the word, too hard Last Line: No feet too near -- %quiet Subject(s): Christmas PHAEDO, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: After midnight mass Last Line: Sleeping at the foot of the cross Subject(s): Christmas; Stars; Nativity, The PHAEDO, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: After midnight mass Last Line: Sleeping at the foot of the cross Subject(s): Christmas; Stars PHANTASUS: 1, 8, by ARNO HOLZ Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: On a mountain of sugar-candy Last Line: Raisins! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The PICKWICK PAPERS, SELS., by CHARLES DICKENS Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas PICTURES FROM BRUEGHEL: 4. THE ADORATION OF THE KINGS, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From the nativity / which I have already celebrated Last Line: For profound worship Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The PICTURES FROM BRUEGHEL: 4. THE ADORATION OF THE KINGS, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From the nativity %which I have already celebrated Last Line: As a work of art %for profound worship Subject(s): Christmas PILGRIMS IN MEXICO, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Who knocks at my door, so late? Subject(s): Christmas PLAY OF 'SAINT GEORGE', by THOMAS HARDY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Here come I old father christmas Last Line: And I wish you a merry christmas, and god bless you all! Subject(s): Christmas PO, PO, PO, PO, [I] LOVE BRAWN AND SO DO MO, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: At the beginning of the meat Subject(s): Christmas Carols POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 1, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: If you think of it long enough, and with Last Line: That you can begin, with banked %and cautious gladness, your petition %to the handmaiden of the lord Subject(s): Christmas POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 2, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: So this is how the word was made flesh Last Line: The riddle of the metaphor remains; %the conceiving body conceived in the mind Subject(s): Christmas POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 3, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: We're snowed in. And the vast prairie blurs Last Line: We could make the word %and it would be read Subject(s): Christmas POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 4, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Once again the day shifts. The poem you Last Line: The catalyst %for a joy so fierce it rattles the windows, %dislodges the first shelf of snow from th Subject(s): Christmas POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 5, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Then a stink of burnt plastic-the hair dryer's Last Line: Across the glare ice and black %skies, in electric sibilance, silent night Subject(s): Christmas POEMS AT CHRISTMASTIME: 6, by LYNNE MCMAHON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: From god, our idea of god, the first gift Last Line: A winter breath as sudden %as the stillness after a cry, the christ child %brought to the breast and Subject(s): Christmas POINSETTIA, by HILDEGARD OTT RUSSELL Poem Text First Line: I have vowed to give your splendor Last Line: Muted by your grace. Subject(s): Christmas; Poinsettias; Nativity, The POLLY'S DISCOVERY, by CHARLOTTE BREWSTER JORDAN Poem Source First Line: Things are not like they used to be Subject(s): Christmas POOR HODGE AND THE REV. SANS FOY; CHRISTMAS, by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Poor hodge prays hard - the wise man smiles embowered Last Line: The truth, with thirty pieces for his meed. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The POOR PAPA, by ELSIE DUNCAN YALE Poem Source First Line: At christmas time, poor papa tries Subject(s): Christmas POVERTY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: All poor men and humble Subject(s): Christmas PRACTISING THE ANTHEM, by ADA CAMBRIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A summer wind blows through the open porch Last Line: My hopes and prayers fulfil. Alternate Author Name(s): Cross, George, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas PRAISE OF CHRISTMAS, by THOMAS D'URFEY Poem Source First Line: All hail to the days that merit more praise Last Line: Whereat the young men do the best that they can %to drive the cold winter away Subject(s): Christmas PRAISE OF CHRISTMAS (WITH MUSIC), by THOMAS D'URFEY Poem Source First Line: All hail to the days that merit more praise Last Line: Whereat the young men do the best that they can %to drive the cold winter away Subject(s): Christmas PRAY FOR US THAT WE SAVED WE, PROTOMARTYR STEPHANE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In this vale of wretchedness Subject(s): Christmas Carols PRAY FOR US TO THE PRINCE OF PEACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: To thee now, christ's dear darling Subject(s): Christmas Carols PRAY FOR US TO THE TRINITY, JOHANNES, CHRISTI CARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Thou dearest disciple of jesu christ Subject(s): Christmas Carols PRAYER, by JOHN CHIPMAN FARRAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Last night I crept across the snow Last Line: It could have been a christmas dream. Subject(s): Christmas; Dreams; Jesus Christ; Prayer; Nativity, The; Nightmares PRAYER, by MARTIN LUTHER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Ah, dearest jesus, holy child Variant Title(s): A New Year's Caro Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER AFTER CHRISTMAS, by PAT CORRICK HINTON Poem Source First Line: Lord %it's quiet now Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER AT BETHLEHEM, by ANNE P. L. FIELD Poem Source First Line: O pulsing earth with heart athrill Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER AT CHRISTMAS, by PAT CORRICK HINTON Poem Source First Line: God our father Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS, by PAT CORRICK HINTON Poem Source First Line: We are eager for your birthday, lord jesus Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: O god, what curious praise is ours for jesus christ: a red Last Line: Busy ways and have a lonely carol to sing before the holy %places. Amen Subject(s): Christmas PRAYER OF THE DONKEY, by CARMEN BERNOS DE GASZTOLD Poem Source First Line: O god, who made me Last Line: All danger is driven away Subject(s): Animals; Christmas; Dogs; Donkeys PRESENT, by BRENDAN KENNELLY Poem Source First Line: His smile stresses his broken jaw Last Line: A christmas present %from the law. Subject(s): Christmas; Police; Smiles; Violence PRESENTS, by MARCHETTE CHUTE Poem Source First Line: I wanted a rifle for christmas Last Line: And they've given me mittens again! Subject(s): Christmas Gifts PRISONER'S BASE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Though almighty, far from me Last Line: In our hearts, a prisoner. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The PROFACE, WELCOME, WELCOME!, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols PROMISE OF CHRISTMAS DAY, by ANNE LINDSAY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The shops are decked; green wreaths hand Alternate Author Name(s): Barnard, Lady Anne Subject(s): Christmas PROVENCAL NOEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Thou that seekest thy delight Subject(s): Christmas PSALLITE GAUDENTES, INFANTUM FESTA COLENTES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When god was born of mary free Subject(s): Christmas Carols PSALM 98, by OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE Poem Source First Line: Joy to the world! The lord is come Last Line: And wonders, wonders of his love Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols PSALM 98 (WITH MUSIC), by OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE Poem Source First Line: Joy to the world! The lord is come Last Line: And wonders, wonders of his love Subject(s): Christmas PUER NOBIS NATUS EST, DE VIRGINE MARIA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Be glad, lordings, be ye more and less Subject(s): Christmas Carols QUEST OF THE MAGI, by BENJAMIN F. LEGGETT Poem Source First Line: Out of the east the magi came Subject(s): Christmas QUESTION, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: O, little donkey, you have long shaggy ears Last Line: Again bear the glorified christmas king? Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas QUID PETIS, O FILI?, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: So laughing in lap laid Subject(s): Christmas Carols QUIET-EYED CATTLE, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source Subject(s): Cattle; Christmas RABBI'S GRANDDAUGHTER AND THE CHRISTMAS TREE, by MARGE PIERCY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mother, the rabbi's granddaughter, wanted christmas Last Line: Only red, gold and blue shining for me Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Jewish Families; Jews RACE IS LIKE A MAN, by JOHN W. VANDERCOOK Poem Source Last Line: Can never fulfill itself completely Subject(s): Christmas RED PEPPERS, by A. CONSTANCE SMEDLEY Poem Source First Line: Whist, whist, whist! Subject(s): Christmas REGES DE SABA VENIENT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now is the twelfth day ycome Subject(s): Christmas Carols REGINA COELI LETARE, SELS., by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Gabriel, that angel bright Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Religion REINDEER REPORT, by URSULA ASKHAM FANTHORPE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Chimneys: colder Last Line: Accomplished- %merry christmas! Alternate Author Name(s): Fanthrope, U. A. Subject(s): Christmas RELIGIOUS MUSINGS; A DESULTORY POEM, WRITTEN ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the time, when most divine to hear Last Line: Flows to the ray and warbles as it flows. Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology REMOTE RESULTS, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where are the countless crystals Last Line: The reasons and results of all. Subject(s): Christmas; God; Knowledge; Nativity, The REPORT FOR ISOLDA, by JULIO ORTEGA Poem Source First Line: Last night, december 24th, 1966 Last Line: Like a new god on this earth Subject(s): Art And Artists; Christmas; Death; History; Paintings And Painters; War RETROSPECT, by NANCY MCGOVERN Poem Source First Line: Long last turn in the road winding by blue spruce Last Line: The day after merry christmas Subject(s): Christmas; Past RISE UP, SHEPHERD, AND FOLLOW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: There's a star in the east on christmas morning Last Line: Follow the star of bethlehem, rise up shepherd, and follow Subject(s): Christmas Carols RISE UP, SHEPHERD, AND FOLLOW, by UNKNOWN+172 Poem Source First Line: There's a star in the east Last Line: Follow the star of bethlehem, %rise up, shepherd, and follow! Subject(s): Christmas ROMAN PRESENTS, by MARCUS VALERIUS MARTIALIS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Because, this month, when napkins, pretty spoons Alternate Author Name(s): Martial Subject(s): Christmas ROMAN THANK-YOU LETTER, by MARCUS VALERIUS MARTIALIS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: For new year, postumus, ten years ago Alternate Author Name(s): Martial Subject(s): Christmas ROSE OF RYSE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The rose is the fairest flower of all Subject(s): Christmas Carols RUINS, by MARK IRWIN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: On a blank tv screen a tiny begins begins to appear. It has Last Line: Trees, each leaf an atlas only the dumb heart can read Subject(s): Christmas; Hearts; Holidays; Love RUSSIAN SANTA CLAUS, by LIZZIE M. HADLEY Poem Source First Line: Over the russian snows one day Subject(s): Christmas SACRED EPIGRAM: ON THE BIRTH OF THE LORD, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The youth in royal purple brings such great joys to you Last Line: Who will not be a shepherd, when god will be the lamb? Subject(s): Christmas SACRED EPIGRAM: ON THE STABLE WHERE THE MASTER WAS BORN, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Is that home a stable? It is not, golden boy, it is not Last Line: It is easy to prove [the glow and the smile to come] from your eyes Subject(s): Christmas SACRED EPIGRAM: ON THE STABLE WHERE THE MASTER WAS BORN, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Is that home a stable? It is not, golden boy, it is not Last Line: It is easy to prove [the glow and the smile to come] from your eyes Subject(s): Christmas SACRED EPIGRAM: THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR THEM IN THE INN, by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Is there no place for him? Do you mean to banish him? Him? Last Line: There is no place for him without whom there is no place Subject(s): Christmas SAFE, by JAMES WALKER Poem Source First Line: Come, stir the fire Subject(s): Christmas SAILOR'S CAROL, by CHARLES STANLEY CAUSLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, the snowful sky Alternate Author Name(s): Causley, Charles Subject(s): Christmas SAINT IN DISGUISE, by W. G. COLLINGWOOD Poem Source First Line: It's christmas eve, and the dogs are a-cold Subject(s): Christmas SAINT NICHOLAS, by MARIANNE MOORE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Might I, if you can find it, be given Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SAINT NICHOLAS, by MARIANNE MOORE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Might I, if you can find it, be given Last Line: Would it not be the most %prized gift that ever was! Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus SAINT NICHOLAS - HIS ROUNDALAY, by ROBERT LOUIS MUNGER Poem Source First Line: On christmas eve Subject(s): Christmas SAINT NICK, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: When cold the winds blow Subject(s): Christmas SAINT STEPHEN WAS A CLERK, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Saint stephen was a clerk in king herod's hall Last Line: Took they then stephen and stoned him in the way, %thereforeis his even on christe's own day Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Legends; Stephen, Saint (d. 36 A.d.) SALTBUSH BILL ON THE PATRIARCHS, by ANDREW BARTON PATERSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come all you little rouseabouts and climb upon my knee Last Line: How jacob bred them strawberry calves three thousand years ago. Alternate Author Name(s): Paterson, 'banjo' Subject(s): Animals; Christmas; Horses; Nativity, The SALVE REGINA, MATER MISERICORDIE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O blessedful bird, full of grace Subject(s): Christmas Carols SANTA CLAUS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: He comes in the night! He comes in the night! Last Line: When you find who the little man is Subject(s): Christmas;santa Claus; "nativity, The;nicholas, Saint; SANTA CLAUS, by JULIA CAROLINE RIPLEY DORR Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: A voice from out of the northern sky Subject(s): Christmas SANTA CLAUS, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Jingle of bell and clattering hoof Last Line: Hid under the quaint disguise. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SANTA CLAUS, by HARRY EDMUND MARTINSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Each year when the trees turn white Last Line: And high-booted forces his way into everybody's heart Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus SANTA CLAUS, by ANDREW BARTON PATERSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Halt! Who goes there? The sentry's call Last Line: Without the countersign. Alternate Author Name(s): Paterson, 'banjo' Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Soldiers; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SANTA CLAUS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A jolly old fellow Subject(s): Christmas SANTA CLAUS (1), by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hast thou, in fancy, trodden where lie Last Line: There dwells thy loved santa claus' Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus SANTA CLAUS (2), by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On wool-soft feet he peeps and creeps Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus SANTA CLAUS IN HOLLAND, by HELEN M. RICHARDSON Poem Source First Line: Now, children, listen to my tale Subject(s): Christmas SANTA CLAUS IN THE BUSH, by ANDREW BARTON PATERSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It chanced out back at the christmas time Last Line: But the dour guidwife gat nane. Alternate Author Name(s): Paterson, 'banjo' Subject(s): Animals; Christmas; Horses; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SANTA CLAUS IS COMING - WE SHALL WECOME HIM WITH GLEE, by MAUD L. BETTS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas SANTA CLAUS' VISIT, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Source First Line: With a click and a clack Subject(s): Christmas SANTA'S HELPERS, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: The fairies and brownies on last christmas-tide Subject(s): Christmas SANTA'S PRESENTS FO' DE GOOD, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Listen, chil'un, en I'll tale yo' Last Line: En he wants hit undahstood. Alternate Author Name(s): King, Ben Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SANTY ISN'T SANTY CLAUS, by ELIZABETH PORTER KESSLER Poem Text First Line: Maybe you think santy claus Last Line: He's just a lot of men. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint SAVIOR MUST HAVE BEEN A DOCILE GENTLEMAN, by EMILY DICKINSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: A rugged billion miles Variant Title(s): Poem: 1487; Poem: 153 Subject(s): Christmas SERY, by RICHARD WATSON GILDER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: With wild surprise Subject(s): Christmas SEVEN JOYS OF MARY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first good joy that mary had, it was the joy of Last Line: Ascending into heaven, good lord Subject(s): Christmas Carols SHALL I TO THE BYRE GO DOWN, by ELEANOR FARJEON Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas SHALL I, MOTHER, SHALL I, SHALL I DO SO?, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I was born in a stall Subject(s): Christmas Carols SHE MAY BE CALLED A SOVEREIGN LADY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols SHEEP, by X. J. KENNEDY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: My wool in clumps like moss Alternate Author Name(s): Kennedy, Joseph Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERD BOYS, by NICHOLAS SABOLY Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERD WHO STAYED, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: My master bade me watch the flock by night Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERD'S DOG, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source First Line: Out on the windy hill Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERD'S HYMN, SELS., by RICHARD CRASHAW Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To thee meek majesty, soft king Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERD'S SONG AT CHRISTMAS, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Look there at the star! Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The SHEPHERD'S SONG AT CHRISTMAS, by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Look there at the star! Last Line: I will bring my heart %to the manger Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Langston Subject(s): African Americans; Christmas SHEPHERD'S TALE, by RAOUL PONCHON Poem Source First Line: Women, you'll never credit what Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERDS IN JUDEA, by MARY HUNTER AUSTIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, the shepherds in judea %they are pacing to and fro Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERDS [OR, THE SHEPHERD'S SONG], by WILLIAM DRUMMOND OF HAWTHORNDEN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O than the fairest day, thrice fairer night! Last Line: Befoe the babe the shepherds bow'd their knees, %and springs ran nectar, honey dropped from the tree Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, William Variant Title(s): For The Nativity Of Our Lor Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERDS' CAROL, by NORMAN NICHOLSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Three practical farmers from back of the dale Subject(s): Christmas SHEPHERDS, REJOICE, LIFT UP YOUR EYES, by ISAAC WATTS Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas SHOE OR STOCKING, by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In holland, children set their shoes Subject(s): Christmas SHORT CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Santa claus! Santa claus! Subject(s): Christmas; Pantomime SHOUT FOR CHRISTMAS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: Christmas is bells, ole! Last Line: Spangles. We praise our god. %amen! Subject(s): Christmas SIGNS, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It's 'be a good boy, willie' Last Line: When they know that good old santa has begun to pack his sleigh. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS, by EDWIN LEES Poem Source First Line: When on the barn's thatch'd roof is seen Subject(s): Christmas SIGNS OF THE SEASON IN THE KITCHEN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The cooks shall be busied, by day and by night Subject(s): Christmas SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT, by FRANZ GRUBER Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas SIMEON MEDITATING, by EMMA THOMAS SCOVILLE Poem Text First Line: So long, o lord, I've waited for this day Last Line: I'm waiting, lord, to hear thy last clear call! Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Love; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology SING FOR JOY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Sing for joy to the lord, all the earth Subject(s): Christmas SING HEY! SING HEY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: And so let's all be jolly Subject(s): Christmas;friendship; "nativity, The; SING WE ALL, FOR TIME IT IS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: For his love that bought us all dear Subject(s): Christmas Carols SING WE TO THIS MERRY COMPANY, REGINA CELI, LETARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O queen of heaven, thou sittest in thy see Subject(s): Christmas Carols SING WE WITH MIRTH, JOY AND SOLACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Glorious god had great pity Subject(s): Christmas Carols SING, SING FOR CHRISTMAS, by J. H. EGAR Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas SING-SONG; A NURSERY RHYME BOOK: 47, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: January cold desolate Last Line: In bleak december. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Variant Title(s): The Months Subject(s): Christmas; Cold; Nativity, The SINGE WE, SINGE WE, REGINA CELI, LETARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Holy maiden, blessed thou be Subject(s): Christmas Carols SINGING STARS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What sawest thou, orion, thou hunter of the star-lands Last Line: "and the young child in the manger, and the time of bondage ended." Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SKELETON IN THE CUPBOARD, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Just this one day in all the year Last Line: The skeleton taps on the door Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Christmas; Skeletons SKEPTIC CHRISTMAS, by JULES LAFORGUE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Noel! Noel? I hear the bells in the night Last Line: Brings poignant rumor of a far festivity. Subject(s): Christmas; Doubt; Nativity, The; Skepticism SLEEP, HOLY BABE, by EDWARD CASWALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep, holy babe, upon thy mother's breast Last Line: That I thereby may live. Variant Title(s): To The Infant Jesus Aslee Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SLEET, by NORMAN MACCAIG Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The first snow was sleet. It swished heavily Subject(s): Christmas SLUMBER-SONGS OF THE MADONNA, by ALFRED NOYES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dante saw the great white rose Last Line: You are mine, all mine! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SLY SANTA CLAUS, by C. S. STONE Poem Source First Line: All the house was asleep Subject(s): Christmas SNOW BRIGADE, by MARIAN LODER Poem Source First Line: We are the jolly snow brigade Subject(s): Christmas SNOWDROPS, by GEORGE MACBETH Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: The first day of this month I saw Subject(s): Christmas SNOWFLAKES, by CLIVE SANSOM Poem Source First Line: And did you know Subject(s): Christmas SON OF GOD IS MAN BECOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: A marvelous thing I have mused in my own mind Subject(s): Christmas Carols SONG, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Why do the bells of christmas ring? Variant Title(s): Crhistmas Song Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SONG, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Why do the bells of christmas ring? Last Line: Therefore bells for christmas ring, %therefore little children sing Variant Title(s): Crhistmas Son Subject(s): Christmas SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When rosemary and bays, the poet's crown Subject(s): Christmas SONG BEWAILING CHRISTMAS, SO MUCH DECAYED IN ENGLAND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Christmas is my name, far have I gone, have I gone, have I gone without regard Last Line: I'll away, I'll away, I'll away, I'll no longer stay Subject(s): Christmas SONG FOR THE SEASON, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The kings to the stable Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas SONG FROM A CHRISTMAS COMEDIETTA, by ANNIE MATHESON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He is a fool who thinks he loves in vain Last Line: Were they without us. Subject(s): Christmas; Love; Nativity, The SONG OF A SHEPHERD BOY AT BETHLEHEM, by JOSEPHINE PRESTON PEABODY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sleep, thou little child of mary Last Line: Very high for all to see: %smilest thou? Alternate Author Name(s): Marks, Lionel S., Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas SONG OF CHRISTMAS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The christmas moon shines clear and bright Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas SONG OF THE ANGELS AT THE NATIVITY, by NAHUM TATE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Last Line: "begin, and never cease!" Variant Title(s): Christmas Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Nativity, The SONG OF THE ANGELS AT THE NATIVITY (WITH MUSIC), by NAHUM TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night Last Line: And this shall be the sign: %and in a manger laid Subject(s): Christmas SONG OF THE CHRISTMAS TREES, by BLANCHE ELIZABETH WADE Poem Source First Line: Sleep, thou little child of mary Subject(s): Christmas SONG OF THE DOVE, by FREDRIKA BREMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There sitteth a dove, so white and fair Last Line: That sits on the lily-spray. Variant Title(s): Swedish Mother's Lullany [or, Hymn] Subject(s): Christmas; Mothers; Nativity, The SONG OF THREE KINGS, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Three kings went forth to greet a king Last Line: (o long ago and far!) Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Courts & Courtiers; Gifts & Giving; Singing & Singers; Childhood; Nativity, The SONG ON THE IVY AND THE HOLLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Holly stands in the hall, fair to behold Subject(s): Christmas Carols SONG UPON, NOW MUST I SING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Under a tree, in sporting me Subject(s): Christmas Carols SONG: BELLS ACROSS THE SNOW, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O christmas, merry christmas Last Line: "to the ""bells across the snow." Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Nativity, The SONGS FOR A WINTER FIRE: 5. NOEL, by CALE YOUNG RICE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To awake at dawn and remember new-dropt lambs Last Line: "o lamb which takest away the sin of the world." Subject(s): Christmas; Fear; Life; Religion; Sleep; Nativity, The; Theology SONNET. CHRISTIANITY, by GEORGE LUNT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Lo, in the east a star! The orient shade Last Line: Still brightening kindles faith, lo, in the east a star! Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The SONNET: 13, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A wrinkled crabbed man they picture thee Last Line: Or taste the old october brown and bright. Variant Title(s): Winter Subject(s): Christmas; Old Age; Sonnet (as Literary Form); Winter; Nativity, The SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS: 1, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the day his hour of life draws near Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS: 1, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the day his hour of life draws near Last Line: Ring out the silence I am nourished by Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Subject(s): Christmas; Religion SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS: 2, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ah, christ, I love you rings to the wild sky Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Variant Title(s): "ah Christ, I Love You Rings To The Wild Sky""; Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology SONNETS AT CHRISTMAS: 2, by JOHN ORLEY ALLEN TATE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ah, christ, I love you rings to the wild sky Last Line: In late december before the fire's daze %punished by crimes of which I would be quit Alternate Author Name(s): Tate, Allen Variant Title(s): Ah Christ, I Love You Rings To The Wild Sk Subject(s): Christmas; Religion SONNETS FOR CHRISTMAS: 1, by KEMP MALONE Poem Text First Line: Now winter falls on land and sea, and now Last Line: But broods above god's creatures in god's sight. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SONNETS FOR CHRISTMAS: 2, by KEMP MALONE Poem Text First Line: O marvel not, ye shepherds of the night Last Line: Jesus is born today of mary mild. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#3): 1. BEAST, PEACH.., by MARVIN BELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He couldn't say it or write it or sign it or give it a name Last Line: His small star would someday pass close to him but not yet. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791); Religion; Spirituality; Nativity, The; Theology SPEAKIN' O' CHRISTMAS, by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Breezes blowin' middlin' brisk Last Line: Christmas like it used to be! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The SPIDER, by NORMA FARBER Poem Source First Line: I sing no sound. I spin instead Last Line: Listen! My web is what you hear Subject(s): Christmas SPIRIT SPEAKING, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As you are still pursuing it Last Line: A grief and a malevolence %the letter will remain Subject(s): Christmas ST. PAUL'S CHRISTMAS BELLS, by CHARLES WILLIAM BRODRIBB Poem Text First Line: Ye paltry petty tocsins of the town Last Line: Heard not in dread, but joy of christmastide. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; St. Paul's Cathedral, London; Nativity, The ST. STEPHEN'S DAY, by PATRIC DICKINSON Poem Source First Line: Yesterday the gentle Subject(s): Christmas; Stephen, Saint (d. 36 A.d.) STABAT MATER SPECIOSA, by JACOPONE DA TODI Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stood the lovely mother smiling Last Line: To the vision of his face! Alternate Author Name(s): Jacopo Dei Benedeti; Bebedetti, Jacopo Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary STABLE, by LUCILA GODOY ALCAYAGA Poem Source First Line: When midnight came Last Line: And the upset stable was like %a forest in the wind Subject(s): Christmas STABLE CAT, by LESLIE NORRIS Poem Source First Line: I'm a stable cat, a working cat Subject(s): Christmas STAR, by IDA NORTON MUNSON Poem Source First Line: We know not through what trackless space of night Subject(s): Christmas STAR BEARER, by EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There were seven angels erst that spanned Subject(s): Christmas STAR OF BETHLEHEM, by FLORENCE VAN CLEVE Poem Text First Line: O star that led the wise men from the east Last Line: O star that led the wise men from the east! Subject(s): Christmas; Stars; Nativity, The STAR OF MY HEART, by NICHOLAS VACHEL LINDSAY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Star of my heart, I follow from afar Last Line: And wake, no more to sin. Alternate Author Name(s): Lindsay, Vachel Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The STAR OF THE EAST, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Unto our king in bethlehem. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The STAR OF THE EAST, by MARY B. SLEIGHT Poem Source First Line: Beautiful star, that dawned in the orient Subject(s): Christmas STAR OF THE EAST, WHOSE BEACON LIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas STAR OF WONDER, STAR OF LIGHT, by BARBARA CROOKER Poem Source First Line: It's christmas, the year before the accident, when the Last Line: Their arms full of stars Subject(s): Christmas; Family Life; Stars STARLIGHT, by MILDRED JONES KEEFE Poem Source First Line: In the starlight christ was born Subject(s): Christmas STILL WILL THE CHRISTMAS BELLS BE SWEET, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Full Text Poet's Biography Last Line: Through all the years, supreme, divine Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Christmas STOCKING SONG ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by MARY ELIZABETH MAPES DODGE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome christmas! Heel and toe Subject(s): Christmas STOCKINGS IN THE FARM-HOUSE CHIMNEY, by HERMAN MELVILLE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Happy, believe, this christmas eve Last Line: Evermore hang the stocking out! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The STORY OF THE CHRIST-CHILD, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Would the muses me inspire Last Line: In the bible. Read it there! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The STORY OF THE SHEPHERD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: It was the very noon of night; the stars above the fold Subject(s): Christmas SUB-MISTLETOE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: We two stood near Last Line: "and now, by jove, I've done it!" Subject(s): Christmas;mistletoe; "nativity, The; SUMMER CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA, by DOUGLAS BROOKE WHEELTON SLADEN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The christmas dinner was at two Subject(s): Christmas SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: All this night shrill chanticleer Subject(s): Christmas Carols SWEDISH ANGEL, by WINFIELD TOWNLEY SCOTT Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A million butterflies rose up from south america Last Line: For a whole minute against all the dark, as if I were a child Subject(s): Christmas TABLE, by ANN TURNER Poem Source First Line: Careful with those dishes Last Line: Inside my polished wood Subject(s): Christmas TAKING DOWN, by WYATT PRUNTY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Last Line: Or finding in the air's subtractive touch %that each was thirsty and completely recognized Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Religion TANGMALANGALOO, by P. J. HARTIGAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The bishop sat in lordly state and purple cap sublime Last Line: "it's the day before the races out at tangmalangaloo." Alternate Author Name(s): O'brien, John+(2) Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology TE LAUDAMUS, TE DOMINUM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O blessed god in trinity Subject(s): Christmas Carols TEEN ANGELS, by DEBORAH GORLIN Poem Source First Line: The holy family gathers on a desert mountain top Last Line: Sob clots, the donkey and the oxen, though half-painted, %braying with big teeth Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Paintings And Painters; Piero Della Francesca (1420-1492) TELL FORTH HIS FAME, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Christ is born! Tell forth his fame Last Line: For he hath triumphed gloriously! Subject(s): Christmas;jesus Christ; "nativity, The; THANK WE NOW THE LORD OF HEAVEN, by HENRY WARBURTON HAWKES Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas THANK YOU FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, by MILDRED TENGBOM Poem Source First Line: Dear god, thank you for our christmas tree Subject(s): Christmas THANKS FOR JESUS, by RONALD (RON) ALLAN KLUG Poem Source First Line: Sometimes, god, I can feel you are near me Subject(s): Christmas THAT GRAY, COLD CHRISTMAS DAY (DECEMBER 25, 1620), by HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They sailed away from provincetown bay Last Line: That gray, cold christmas day? Subject(s): Christmas; Pilgrim Fathers; Nativity, The THAT HOLY THING, by GEORGE MACDONALD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: They all were looking for a king Last Line: Yea, every bygone prayer. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE AFTERGLOW, by MARIANNE CLARKE Poem Text First Line: Enchanting vision stirred a weary heart Last Line: Our yuletide gift in home-world every year. Subject(s): Christmas; December; Peace; Nativity, The THE ANGEL THAT MISSED CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM E. BROOKS Poem Text First Line: Along the hills the echoes died away Last Line: And the world's christ was ready for his cross. Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Nativity, The THE ANGEL'S CHRISTMAS QUEST, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where have ye laid my lord? Last Line: Swathing the limbs of love! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Nativity, The THE ANGEL'S SONG; CAROL, by EDMUND HAMILTON SEARS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It came upon the midnight clear Last Line: Which now the angels sing Variant Title(s): Peace On Earth Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE ANGELS, by WILLIAM DRUMMOND OF HAWTHORNDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Run, shepherds, run where bethlehem blest appears Last Line: And cope of stars reëchoéd the same. Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, William Variant Title(s): For The Nativity Of Our Lord Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Nativity, The THE APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There's a little chap at our house that is being mighty good Last Line: There's a mighty happy father sitting at the table, too. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE ARGONAUTS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To bethlehem, to bethlehem Last Line: The spotless lamb of god. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Argo (ship); Christmas; Nativity, The THE ASS SPEAKS, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am the little ass of christ Last Line: The whip, for jesus christ his sake. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Asses & Mules; Christmas; Duty; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Religion; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary; Theology THE AUTHOR OF THE JESUS PAPERS SPEAKS, by ANNE SEXTON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In my dream Subject(s): Christmas; God; Women; Nativity, The THE BALLAD OF CHRISTMAS, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It was about the deep of night Last Line: And judas one of three. Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Christmas; Ghosts; Jesus Christ - Legends; Judas Iscariot (d. 30 A.d.); Pilate, Pontius; Supernatural; Nativity, The THE BALLAD OF THE SCULLION MAID, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was the little scullion maid Last Line: In the inn at bethlehem. Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Nativity, The THE BEST TREE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Karl lay on the floor by the firelight bright Last Line: That blossoms at christmastide Subject(s): Christmas;christmas Trees;gifts & Giving;pine Trees;trees; "nativity, The; THE BIRTH, by DONALD ROBERT PERRY MARQUIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There is a legend that the love of god Last Line: A rain of spirit and a dew of song! Alternate Author Name(s): Marquis, Don Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Miracles; Stars; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE BIRTH SONG OF CHRIST, by EDMUND HAMILTON SEARS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Calm on the listening ear of night / come heaven's melodious strains Last Line: Breaks the first christmas morn. Variant Title(s): Christmas Hymn;christmas Song;the Glorious Song;the Glorious Song Of Old;the Nativity Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE BOAR'S HEAD CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The boar's head in hand bear I Last Line: Reddens laudes domino Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE BOY SHEPHERD'S SMILE, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wind rose cold under our robes, and straw blew loose Last Line: For this we shivered in adoration. We bore the cold. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Dolls; Imagination; Toys; Childhood; Nativity, The; Fancy THE BUILDER, by WILLARD WATTLES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Smoothing a cypress beam Last Line: "heaven,"" he said." Subject(s): Buildings & Builders; Carpenters; Christmas; Heaven; Nativity, The; Paradise THE BURIAL IN THE SNOW, by JULIA A. MOORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How well do I remember Last Line: Around that dear hearth stone. Alternate Author Name(s): Sweet Singer Of Michigan Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE BURNING BABE, by ROBERT SOUTHWELL Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As I in hoary winter's night stood shivering in the snow Last Line: That it was christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE CANTERBURY TALES: PROLOGUE TO SECOND NUN'S TALE, by GEOFFREY CHAUCER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The ministre and the norice unto vices Last Line: Now have I yow declared what she highte. Subject(s): Christmas; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE CAROL OF THE FIR TREE, by ALFRED NOYES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Quoth the fir-tree, 'orange and vine' Last Line: In your own soul, this 'gloria.' Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Fir Trees; Trees THE CHERRY TREE CAROL (1), by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Joseph was an old man Last Line: To see the uprising / of the heavenly king Subject(s): Christmas;mary. Mother Of Jesus;women - Bible; "nativity, The;virgin Mary; THE CHILDREN OF HEAVEN, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The night it was jewelled Last Line: A rosy morn. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Flowers; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Roses; Childhood; Nativity, The; Paradise THE CHRIST CHILD, by GRACE E. WILSON Poem Text First Line: A star shone in the east Last Line: With mary kneeling at his feet. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary And Martha (bible); Stars; Wishes; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The THE CHRIST OF THE SNOWS; A NORWEGIAN LEGEND, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Set wine on the table / and bread on the plate Last Line: Our christ of the snow. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Legends, Norwegian; Nativity, The THE CHRIST-STAR HAS RISEN, by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twilight and christmas eve Last Line: The christ-star has risen, it never will set! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS ANGELS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Again, as of old, the shadows fold, and the Last Line: Children yet. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ; Love; Worship; Childhood; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS BABE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: So small that lesser lowliness Last Line: Love's majesty must look below. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS BABE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All in the night when sleeping Last Line: And he comes by no more. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Babies; Children; Christmas; Infants; Childhood; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS BALL; SUGGESTED BY A PICTURE, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Scintillant stars in the sky's blue height Last Line: And the dancers meet at the christmas ball. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Gifts & Giving; Happiness; Holidays; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Joy; Delight; Nicholas, Saint THE CHRISTMAS CHILD, by ANNIE MATHESON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We see not god, yet while we grope Last Line: Our life! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Holidays; Jerusalem; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Childhood; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS FIR, by EDITH BORDEN GREER Poem Text First Line: You grew in sun and rain Last Line: As a symbol of beauty. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS GOOSE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mr smiggs was a gentleman Last Line: "aye, and pick it to the bone." Subject(s): Birds; Christmas; Dinners & Dining; Food & Eating; Geese; Holidays; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS HOLLY, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The holly! The holly! Oh, twine it with bay Last Line: Then sing to the holly, &c. Subject(s): Christmas; Holly; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS HOUR, by ELEANOR G. R. YOUNG Poem Text First Line: This is the hour my heart has waited for Last Line: "peace and good-will dwell in the world again!" Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS LONG AGO, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, sing a hale heigh-ho Last Line: Gusts of kisses and surprise. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Kisses; Past; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS OF 1888, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Low in the east, against a white, cold dawn Last Line: Peace, and good-will to men! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS PIE, by ROBERT HERRICK Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Come, guard this night the christmas pie Last Line: To watch it. Variant Title(s): Christmas Eve - Another Ceremony;christmasse-eve, Another Ceremonie Subject(s): Christmas; Food & Eating; Pies; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS QUEST, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Little, lonely shepherd lad Last Line: "he will finda child!" Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Childhood; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS RADIO, by MARY P. DENNY Poem Text First Line: I heard the radio proclaim / the wonder of a Last Line: The glory of a matchless name. Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Radio; Singing & Singers; Sound; Songs THE CHRISTMAS RIFLE, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: Over the spine of the ridge Last Line: The weight of his hand comes down on my shoulder. Subject(s): Christmas Gifts; Fathers & Sons; Hunting; Rifles; Hunters THE CHRISTMAS ROSE, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A star-eyed child of judah's line Last Line: Then bore the babe the christmas rose. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ; Roses; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now, goodwife, bring your precious hoard Last Line: Is alive with happy birds! Subject(s): Birds; Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS SPECTRUM, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Seven points hath the christmas star Last Line: Yet they shine as one, and the star is white. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: About the end of august, one hot day Last Line: His voice came back, and Iawoke, of course. Alternate Author Name(s): Howells, W. D. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint THE CHRISTMAS STAR, by CLYDE MCGEE Poem Text First Line: Shine gently down, o radiant star Last Line: In every little baby's birth. Subject(s): Birth; Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Child Birth; Midwifery; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE CHRISTMAS SYMBOL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "only a manger, cold and bare" Last Line: And king of earth and heaven Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE CHRISTMAS TREE, by CECIL DAY LEWIS Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Put out the lights now! Last Line: If it lives or dies now Alternate Author Name(s): Blake, Nicolas Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Environment; Nativity, The; Environmental Protection; Ecology; Conservation THE CHRISTMAS TREE, by EDWARD SHILLITO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If christ could ever be born again Last Line: "wherever a wound is found." Subject(s): Christmas Trees THE CHRISTMAS TREE OF THE ANGELS, by ANGELA MORGAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Have you seen god's christmas tree in the sky Last Line: To this tree of god in paradise? Subject(s): Angels; Christmas Trees; Gifts & Giving; Heaven; Magic; Paradise THE COMMON PROBLEM, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What shall I give this christmas? Last Line: "what shall I give this christmas?"" (incidentally, ""what shall I get?"")" Subject(s): Christmas Gifts THE CONSECRATION OF THE COMMON WAY, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The hills that had been lone and lean Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE COVENTRY CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "lully, lullay, thou little tiny child" Last Line: "neither say nor sing / by by, lully lullay!" Subject(s): Christmas Carols;herod The Great (73-4 B.c.) THE COWBOYS' CHRISTMAS BALL, by WILLIAM LAWRENCE CHITTENDEN Poem Text First Line: Way out in western texas where the clear fork waters flow Last Line: "that lively-gaited sworray ""the cowboys' christmas ball." Alternate Author Name(s): Chittenden, Larry Subject(s): Christmas; Cowboys; Dancing & Dancers; Ranch Life; West (u.s.); Nativity, The; Southwest; Pacific States THE CRAB CACTUS BLOOMS, by ELEANOR G. R. YOUNG Poem Text First Line: Today a miracle was swiftly wrought Last Line: "a ""christmas carol,"" bursting into bloom!" Subject(s): Cactus; Christmas Carols; Flowers; Gardens & Gardening; Leaves; Nature THE CROSS OF THE DUMB; A CHRISTMAS ON IONA, LONG, LONG AGO, by WILLIAM SHARP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: One eve, when st. Columba strode Last Line: Who on that day was glad and proud! Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Angels; Christmas; Columba, Saint (521-597); Generosity; Guests; Iona, Scotland; Miracles; Salvation; Strangers; Nativity, The; Colum, Saint; Columcille, Saint; Visiting THE CRYSTAL PALACE BAND OF HOPE CHOIR, by JANET HAMILTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Glory shone o'er bethlehem's plains Last Line: "peace on earth, good will to men." Alternate Author Name(s): Hamilton, Janet Thompson Subject(s): Christmas; God; Hope; Singing & Singers; Nativity, The; Optimism; Songs THE CZAR'S LAST CHRISTMAS LETTER: A BARN IN THE URALS, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: You were never told, mother, how old illya was drunk Last Line: And I am nicholas. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Letters; Mothers & Sons; Nicholas Ii, Czar Of Russia (1868-1918); Parents; World War I; Childhood; Nativity, The; Parenthood; First World War THE DAVENTRY WONDER; SHOWING HOW FARMER B-LL'S BEES ISSUED ..., by AGRICOLA [PSEUD.] Poem Text First Line: "now cynthia shone serene, and every star" Last Line: "let learned macclesfield say what he will, / spite of new style, we'll keep old christmas still" Alternate Author Name(s): Agricola Subject(s): Bees;christmas;farm Life;holidays;insects; "beekeeping;nativity, The;agriculture;farmers;bugs; THE DESIRE FOR SPACE TRAVEL IS A METAPHOR FOR ESCAPE, by LEE ANN RORIPAUGH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas eve, and how deliciously soft-shell crab Subject(s): Homecoming; Food & Eating; Love - Erotic; Christmas; Nativity, The THE DISAPPOINTED CAROL SINGERS, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, must we not sing our christmas hymn Last Line: Comes but once a year, you know. Subject(s): Christmas Carols THE DUTCH PATROL, by EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When christmas-eve is ended Last Line: Proclaim 'tis christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Memorial Day; Netherlands; New York City - Dutch Period; U.s. - Dutch Settlements; Nativity, The; Declaration Day; Holland; Dutch People THE EAVESDROPPER, by BURGES JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If little boys don't hurry off to bed Last Line: Would take away the things he left last year! Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Faith; Gifts & Giving; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Belief; Creed; Nicholas, Saint THE END OF THE PLAY, by WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The play is done; the curtain drops Last Line: To men of gentle will. Variant Title(s): Be Each A Gentleman Subject(s): Adversity; Christmas; Worship; Nativity, The THE EXPECTATION, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Over the apple-trees with their red load Last Line: The earth will bear her longed-for perfect fruit. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Pregnancy; Women In The Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE FACE AT THE WINDOW, by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We had gone down at christmas, where our host Last Line: "only the fact could make my story true." Alternate Author Name(s): Howells, W. D. Subject(s): Christmas; Fathers; Ghosts; Story-telling; Supernatural; Nativity, The THE FIR TREE, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: I heard a mother fir tree say Last Line: Our shining christmas tree. Subject(s): Christmas Trees; December THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Hang up the baby's stocking Last Line: "just cram her stocking with goodies, / from the top clean down to the toe" Variant Title(s): The Baby's Stocking Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: O mary, drooping by the door Last Line: Before thy son, the king. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE FIRST NOWELL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The first nowell the angel did say Last Line: Born is the king of israel Subject(s): Christmas Carols THE FIRST WAITS; A MEDITATION FOR ALL, by DINAH MARIA MULOCK CRAIK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: So, christmas is here again! Last Line: And we live forevermore. Alternate Author Name(s): Mulock, Dinah Maria Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE FOOLISH FIR-TREE, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A little fir grew in the midst of the wood Last Line: The very best kind of a christmas tree. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees; Nativity, The THE FORFEITURE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who first beneath the mistletoe Last Line: Make way for happier sons of men. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE FRIENDLY BEASTS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "jesus our brother, strong and good" Last Line: The gift he gave to immanuel Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE GOLDEN LEGEND: THE PARABLE OF ST. CHRISTOPHER, by HELEN MARIA HUNT FISKE JACKSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To a king's court a giant came Last Line: As to the heathen men. Alternate Author Name(s): H. H.; Holm, Saxe; Jackson, Helen Hunt Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Childhood; Nativity, The THE GREATEST WONDER, by WILLIAM DRUMMOND OF HAWTHORNDEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To spread the azure canopy of heaven Last Line: That angels stand amazed to think on it. Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, William Subject(s): Christmas; Earth; Heaven; Nativity, The; World; Paradise THE HALLOWED HOUR, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: No witch hath power to charm the hour Last Line: Hallelujah! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE HAND-BELL RINGERS; OR WITHIN AND WITHOUT, by AGNES MARY F. ROBINSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Last night the ringers came over the moor Last Line: And men I would study without. Alternate Author Name(s): Duclaux, Madame Emile; Darmesteter, Mary; Robinson, A. Mary F. Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Nativity, The THE HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS DAY, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sybil, my little one, come away Last Line: To have the happiest christmas day! Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE HARD TIMES IN ELFLAND; A STORY OF CHRISTMAS EVE, by SIDNEY LANIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Strange that the termagant winds should scold Last Line: Baltimore, december, 1877. Subject(s): Christmas; Reindeer; Nativity, The THE HOLLY AND THE IVY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: Sweet singing in the choir Subject(s): Christmas;holidays;ivy; "nativity, The; THE HOLLY ON THE WALL, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: Play, little children, one and all Last Line: For holly, holly on the wall. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas; Holly; Play; Nativity, The THE HOLLY THORNS, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER Poem Text First Line: Oh, love is the soul of christmas Last Line: Where christmas is one of tears. Subject(s): Christmas; Grief; Happiness; Holly; Love; Nativity, The; Sorrow; Sadness; Joy; Delight THE HOLY INNOCENTS, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Listen, the hay-bells tinkle as the cart Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE HOLY STAR, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As shadows cast by cloud and sun Last Line: To fill the world with light. Variant Title(s): Christmas;the Star Of Bethlehem Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE HOUSE OF CHRISTMAS, by GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There fared a mother driven forth Last Line: And all men are at home. Alternate Author Name(s): Chesterton, G. K. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Fell the snow on the festival's vigil Last Line: I must still pray the same -- still the same. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE INN THAT MISSED ITS CHANCE (THE LANDLORD SPEAKS, AD. 28), by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What could be done? The inn was full of folks! Last Line: The birthplace of messiah, -- had I known! Subject(s): Christmas; Hotels; Nativity, The; Inns; Innskeepers; Motels; Boarding Houses THE KINGS OF THE EAST, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The kings of the east are riding Last Line: The child-face of a star. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Magi; Nativity, The THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, by CORINNE ROCKWELL SWAIN Poem Text First Line: The knight, before christmas, observed to his spouse Last Line: "merry christmas to all, and to all a good knight!'" Subject(s): Christmas; Gratuities; Nativity, The; Tips THE LAMB-CHILD, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When christ the babe was born Last Line: And baby-lamb he blessed. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE LAME SHEPHERD, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Slowly I followed on Last Line: Kissing and kneeling. Subject(s): Christmas; Healing; Jesus Christ; Miracles; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Nativity, The; Cures THE LEAST OF CAROLS, by SOPHIE JEWETT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Loveliest dawn of gold and rose Last Line: "exceedingly." Alternate Author Name(s): Burroughs, Ellen Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Universities & Colleges - Faculty; Wellesley College THE LETTER MAN, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: My santa claus goes every day Last Line: The wishes in his pack. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; December; Gifts & Giving; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint THE LIGHT OF BETHLEHEM, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis christmas night! The snow Last Line: The light of bethlehem! Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Nativity, The THE LITANY OF THE DARK PEOPLE, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Our flesh that was a battle-ground Last Line: Are merged in paradise. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE LITTLE ONES, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: The little ones are put in bed Last Line: We must have sinned,' sobbed emily. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE LITTLE QUESTIONER, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Babe she's so always Last Line: "what does he do?" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint THE LITTLE TOWN, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O little town, o little town Last Line: But follow still the star! Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE LOVING-CUP, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis the time of year for the loving-cup Last Line: Where the babe and mary are. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Children; Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Childhood; Nativity, The THE LUXOR NATIVITY, by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A full-blown, modern, speculative sage Last Line: Of thy great dogmas - evermore in vain. Subject(s): Amenhotep Iii (1417-1379 B.c.); Christmas; Luxor, Egypt; Nativity, The THE MADONNA AND CHILD, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: This endris night Last Line: "and I shall sing / 'lullay, by, by, lullay'" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE MAGI, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now as at all times I can see in the mind's eye Last Line: The uncontrollable mystery on the bestial floor. Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Magi; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE MAHOGANY TREE, by WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas is here Last Line: Round the old tree! Subject(s): Christmas; Friendship; Trees; Nativity, The THE MAID-SERVANT AT THE INN, by DOROTHY PARKER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It's queer, she said; I see the light Alternate Author Name(s): Rothschild, Dorothy Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE MARGRAVE'S BIRTHNIGHT, by HERMAN MELVILLE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Up from many a sheeted valley Last Line: Black bread into white. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE MASQUE OF CHRISTMAS, by BEN JONSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now god preserve, as you well do deserve Last Line: O, but log was too heavy to dance it. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE MESSAGE OF THE CHRISTMAS BELLS, by MARY YETTER Poem Text First Line: Of all the days of all the year Last Line: Christ is born -- today! Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Nativity, The THE MILLENNIUM, by PETER JOHNSON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In the basement Subject(s): Christmas; Family Life; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The; Relatives THE MOTHER OF GOD, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The threefold terror of love; a fallen flare Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It shines a tree of fairy land Last Line: Shall bring to each his honest share. Subject(s): Christmas Trees THE MYSTIC'S CHRISTMAS, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: All hail!' the bells of christmas rang Last Line: "feels in his heart the lord christ born!" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE NATIVITY, by BEN JONSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I sing the birth was born tonight Last Line: Can man forget this story? Variant Title(s): A Hymn On The Nativity Of My Saviour;a Hymn For The The Nativity Of My Savior Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE NATIVITY, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Down kedron's vale the wind blows chill Last Line: To find the manger-cradled king. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST, by ROBERT SOUTHWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Behold the father is his daughter's son Last Line: Whose taste, doth us from beasts to men renew. Variant Title(s): Parem Parit Filia Subject(s): Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE NEW CHRISTMAS, by EDITH BLAND NESBIT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the good old days, in the spacious days, when the christmas Last Line: As the snow a man shakes from his shoulders as he comes to his own front gate. Alternate Author Name(s): Nesbit, E.; Bland, Mrs. Hubert Subject(s): Christmas; Earth; Snow; Socialism; Nativity, The; World THE OLD CARRIER, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Patient toiler on the road Last Line: To and from menaggio. Subject(s): Aging; Bells; Christmas; Death; Labor & Laborers; Nativity, The; Dead, The; Work; Workers THE OLD YEAR, by JOHN CLARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The old year's gone away Last Line: Left the old year lost to all. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; Nativity, The THE OXEN, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas eve, and twelve of the clock Last Line: Hoping it might be so. Subject(s): Animals; Christianity; Christmas; Mythology; Oxen; Nativity, The THE PAPHIAN BALL; ANOTHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE OF THE MELLSTOCK QUIRE, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We went our christmas rounds once more Last Line: I give it for what it may be worth. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE PAUPER'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, by THOMAS HOOD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Full of drink and full of meat Last Line: "christmas comes but once a year!" Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Poverty THE PILGRIM; A CHRISTMAS LEGEND FOR CHILDREN, by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The shades of night were brooding Last Line: In his heart that christmas night. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE PRISONERS; CHRISTMAS, 1869, by JANE FRANCESCA WILDE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Has not vengeance been sated at last? Last Line: "how long! Oh, our lord god, how long?" Alternate Author Name(s): Speranza; Elgee, Jane Francesca; Wilde, William Robert Wills, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Prisons & Prisoners; Nativity, The THE PRIVATE PAPERS OF J.L. MCDOWELL, M.D. (MOUNTAIN DOCTOR), 1970, by GEORGE ADDISON SCARBROUGH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Out of its plain brown Subject(s): Christmas; Physicians; Nativity, The; Doctors THE QUEEN OF THE YEAR, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When suns are low, and nights are long Last Line: With the christ-child in her arms. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Nativity, The; Virgin Mary THE RED CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM H. DRAPER Poem Text First Line: O take away the mistletoe Last Line: Twined with the holly berry. Alternate Author Name(s): Draper, W. H. Subject(s): Christmas; World War I; Nativity, The; First World War THE REMINDER, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: While I watch the christmas blaze Last Line: Do you make me notice you! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE SACRILEGIOUS CAROLLERS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Full ill shall it be in churchyard to dance Last Line: "of the priest, if he bid ye cease, be still!" Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THE SAINT OF MANY NAMES, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When we write a note to him Last Line: After all, is he! Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint THE SCEPTIC, by ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My father christmas passed away Last Line: My god or santa claus. Subject(s): Christmas; Doubt; God; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Skepticism; Nicholas, Saint THE SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In truth it was a solemn show Last Line: Have vanish'd with the long ago! Alternate Author Name(s): Bon Gaultier (with Theodore Martin) Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE SEA-SWALLOWS, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This fell when christmas lights were done Last Line: "the ways are sair fra' the till to the tyne." Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Roses; Sea; Nativity, The; Ocean THE SETTLER'S CHRISTMAS EVE, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In a patch of clearing, scarcely more Last Line: At the settler's hearth that christmas eve. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE SHEPHERD SPEAKS, by JOHN ERSKINE Poem Text First Line: Out of the midnight sky a great dawn broke Last Line: We started through the fields to find the child. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE SHEPHERD'S CALENDAR: DECEMBER, by JOHN CLARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Glad christmas comes, and every hearth Last Line: "to drink the christmas eve's ""good bye." Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Gifts; December; Toys; Nativity, The THE SHEPHERD'S SONG: A CAROL OR HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS, by EDMUND BOLTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet music, sweeter far Last Line: Clouded in flesh, yet, shepherds, sit we here? Variant Title(s): The Shepherd's Carol Subject(s): Christmas Carols THE SHEPHERDS, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sweet, harmless lives! (on whose holy leisure Last Line: Their day was dark and dim. Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE SILKEN SHOE, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The firelight danced and wavered Last Line: "the sheen of a silken shoe." Subject(s): Christmas Trees THE SNOWFLAKES, by J. A. HARM Poem Text First Line: Soft, starry, crystal snow-flakes Last Line: All the earth on christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Snow; Winter; Nativity, The THE SONG OF THE SHEPHERDS, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It was near the first cock-crowing Last Line: Lord of peoples, light of nations, elder brother, tender friend. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Shepherds & Shepherdesses; Nativity, The THE SONG OF THE WOMEN; A WEALDEN TRIO, by FORD MADOX FORD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When ye've got a child 'ats whist for want of food Last Line: Singin' of the shepherds on that morn. Alternate Author Name(s): Hueffer, Ford Hermann; Hueffer, Ford Madox Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Jesus Christ; Women; Nativity, The THE SPIRIT SPEAKING, by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As you are still pursuing it Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE STARS, by MARY CAROLYN DAVIES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The stars are lighted candles Last Line: He gets a present, as he should. Alternate Author Name(s): Davis, Leland, Mrs.; Pawtuxie Subject(s): Christmas Trees THE STOCKING, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I sing of pieter dundervelt Last Line: She took her gift and married piet. Subject(s): Christmas; Love; Nativity, The THE STRENGTH OF THE WEAK, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Last chris'mus, little benny Last Line: "you skeer me thataway!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Family Life; Gifts & Giving; Childhood; Nativity, The; Relatives THE TAKING DOWN, by WYATT PRUNTY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ever since the seriously ill were sent away, Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Religion; Theology THE THIRD CHRISTMAS, by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mary at her window Last Line: God's will must be. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE THREE KINGS, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Three kings came riding from far away, / melchior and gaspar and baltasar Last Line: And returned to their homes by another way. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Magi; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE THREE KINGS, by EDITH BLAND NESBIT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the star in the east was lit to shine Last Line: And laid in the manger on christmas morn! Alternate Author Name(s): Nesbit, E.; Bland, Mrs. Hubert Subject(s): Christmas; Magi; Nativity, The THE THREE KINGS [OF COLOGNE], by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From out cologne there came three kings Last Line: My only tribute, christ, my king! Subject(s): Christmas; Magi; Nativity, The THE THREE WISE MEN, by JOHN HUSTON FINLEY Poem Text First Line: I came from tigris' sandy plain Last Line: Where christ himself could find no home. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Magi; Nativity, The THE TOY CROSS, by RODEN BERKELEY WRIOTHESLEY NOEL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My little boy at christmas-tide Last Line: Clasp'd for eternity! Subject(s): Christmas; Crosses; Nativity, The THE TRAPPER'S CHRISTMAS EVE, by ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It's mighty lonesome-like and drear Last Line: God bless all men -- it's christmas morn. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE TROUBADOUR, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: It was the christmas of the year Last Line: At christmas in the baron's hall Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Christmas; Grief; Nativity, The; Sorrow; Sadness THE TRUE CHRISTMAS, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: So stick up ivie and the bays Last Line: And then you keep your christmas right. Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE TURKEY, by EDWARD VERRALL LUCAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At christmas time the poulterer's is all a blaze of gas Last Line: He can't complain at christmas if we take him at his word. Subject(s): Christmas; Turkeys; Nativity, The THE VEIL, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I think and think; yet still I fail Last Line: A daylight face, those starry eyes? Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE VIGIL OF JOSEPH, by ELSA BARKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: After the wise men went, and the strange star Last Line: "it lovesand servesand cannot understand!" Subject(s): Christmas; Joseph, Saint (1st Century B.c.-a.d.); Nativity, The THE VIRGIN'S LULLABY, by NORA (CHESSON) HOPPER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hush thee, hush thee, little son Last Line: Hush thee, hush thee, babe most dear! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE VIRGIN'S SLUMBER SONG, by JOSEPH FRANCIS CARLIN MACDONNELL Poem Text First Line: Shoon-a-shoon / I sing no psalm Last Line: My song of sleep.) Alternate Author Name(s): Carlin, Francis Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE VOICE OF CHRISTMAS, by HARRY HIBBARD KEMP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I cannot put the presence by, of him, the crucified Last Line: The master of the centuries who will not be denied! Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Crucifixion; Religion; Nativity, The; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Theology THE VOICE OF THE CHRIST-CHILD, by PHILLIPS BROOKS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The earth has grown old with its burden of care Last Line: That mankind are the children of god. Variant Title(s): Christmas Carol Subject(s): Christmas Carols THE WAITS, by MARGARET WADE CAMPBELL DELAND Poem Text Poet Analysis First Line: At the break of christmas day Last Line: "all love's treasures with him bringing!" Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Long was the way to bethlehem Last Line: The guerdon of his peace! Subject(s): Bethlehem, Palestine; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology THE WEEPING BABE, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: She kneels by the cradle Last Line: That still thou wilt cry. Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Caregivers; Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THE WIFE'S CHRISTMAS, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How can you speak to me so, charlie! Last Line: Your wife but a single year! Subject(s): Christmas; Marriage; Nativity, The; Weddings; Husbands; Wives THE WISE, by WILLIAM EVERSON Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Miles across the turbulent kingdoms Alternate Author Name(s): Antoninus, Brother Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE WISE MEN ASK THE CHILDREN THE WAY, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear children,' they asked in every town Last Line: And the kings began to sing. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE WORKHOUSE BOY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The cloth vos laid in the vorkhouse hall Last Line: That he vos push'd in by the overseers Subject(s): Children;christmas;crimes & Criminals;poorhouses; "childhood;nativity, The;workhouses; THE WREATH ON THE DOOR, by SARA F. LANE Poem Text First Line: There's a wreath on the door Last Line: "oh come and adore." Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THE YOUNG OLD MAN, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mamma is a widow: there's only Last Line: "good morning!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Family Life; Mothers; Widows & Widowers; Nativity, The; Relatives THE YULE DAYS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The king sent his lady on the first yule day Last Line: Wha learns my carol and carries it away? Subject(s): Christmas Carols THERE COMES A SHIP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols THEY LEAVE THE LAND OF GEMS AND GOLD, by AUBREY THOMAS DE VERE Poem Text Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas THIS BABE TO US THAT NOW IS BORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now may we singen as it is Subject(s): Christmas Carols THIS DAY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "an heavenly song, I dare well say" Last Line: This day Subject(s): Christmas; "nativity, The; THIS DAY CHRIST WAS BORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols THIS ENDERNIGHT I SAW A SIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols THIS HOLY NIGHT, by GERTRUDE HANSON Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas THIS IS THE DAY WHICH GOD HATH MADE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Then joseph rose up and brought an ass Subject(s): Christmas THIS LITTLE EARTH, by LESLIE SAVAGE CLARK Poem Source First Line: Did he who wrought the universe Subject(s): Christmas THIS ROSE IS RAILED ON A RYSE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols THIS WHITE SINGING HOUR, by GRACE VIRGINIA HOLLINGSWORTH Poem Text First Line: Over the starlight, over the sea Last Line: Peace and good will. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THOSE LAST, LATE HOURS OF CHRISTMAS EVE, by LOU ANN WELTE Poem Source First Line: All has stilled, magician sleep having cast his spell Subject(s): Christmas THOUGHTS AT CHRISTMAS, by GRACE MATHEWS WALKER Poem Text First Line: What do I get out of christmas? Last Line: Are god's gifts I hold most dear. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS-DAY IN INDIA, by LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is christmas, and the sunshine Last Line: Is what I can feel no more. Alternate Author Name(s): L. E. L.; Maclean, Letitia Subject(s): Christmas; India; Nativity, The THREE CHRISTMAS SONGS, by RICHARD LAWSON GALES Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas THREE GIFTS, by EDWARD JUDSON HANNA Poem Text First Line: Gold and frankincense and myrrh Last Line: This is the golden gift. Subject(s): Christmas; Gifts & Giving; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The THREE HOLY KINGS, by RAINER MARIA RILKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Once long ago when at the desert's edge Last Line: And the valley of turquoise Subject(s): Christmas THREE HOLY KINGS FROM MORGENLAND, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas THREE KINGS, by FELIX RUBEN GARCIA SARMIENTO Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I am gaspar. I have brought frankincense Alternate Author Name(s): Dario, Ruben Subject(s): Christmas THREE KINGS OF ORIENT, by JOHN HENRY HOPKINS JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We three kings of orient are Last Line: Chorus Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Carols; Nativity, The THREE KINGS OF ORIENT (WITH MUSIC), by JOHN HENRY HOPKINS JR. Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: We three kings of orient are Last Line: Sealed in the stone-cold tomb Subject(s): Christmas THREE KINGS WENT RIDING, by AGNES MARY F. ROBINSON Poem Source Alternate Author Name(s): Duclaux, Madame Emile; Darmesteter, Mary; Robinson, A. Mary F. Subject(s): Christmas THREE KINGS' SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The magi came out of the orient land Last Line: "right glad, then, were those three" Subject(s): Christmas;magi; "nativity, The; THREE SONGS OF MARY, SELS., by MADELEINE L'ENGLE CAMP FRANKLIN Subject(s): Christmas; Religion THREE WISE KINGS, by WILLIAM E. BROOKS Poem Source First Line: To bethlehem town in the long ago Subject(s): Christmas; Magi THRICE WELCOME CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now thrice welcome christmas Subject(s): Christmas THROUGH THE AGES, by MARGARET HOPE Poem Source First Line: Peace on the earth Subject(s): Christmas THROUGH THE HOLLY WREATH, by MARY EFFIE LEE NEWSOME Poem Source First Line: I peeped once through a holly wreath Last Line: His lips were smiling, I could see, %in holly berry reds Alternate Author Name(s): Newsome, Effie Lee Subject(s): Christmas TIDINGS I BRING YOU FOR TO TELL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols TIDINGS, TIDINGS THAT BE TRUE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Whereas adam caused by sin Subject(s): Christmas Carols TIME FOR SANTA CLAUS, by M. NORA BOYLAN Poem Source First Line: Now's the time for santa claus Subject(s): Christmas TITLES OF CHRIST: COUNSELLOR, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mist and cloud and darkness Last Line: Even to the end. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TITLES OF CHRIST: MAN OF REST, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hail, christmas morn Last Line: For we which have believed do enter into rest. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TITLES OF CHRIST: THE EVERLASTING FATHER, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O name of gentlest grace Last Line: A little child to be! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TITLES OF CHRIST: THE MIGHTY GOD, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The christmas bells proclaim Last Line: Divinest lord and king. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TITLES OF CHRIST: THE PRINCE OF PEACE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O name of beauty and of calm Last Line: Whose reign within thy heart shall evermore increase. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TITLES OF CHRIST: WONDERFUL, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wonderful! Wonderful! Last Line: Filling thy spirit with christmas praise. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TO A SALESGIRL, WEARY OF ARTIFICIAL HOLIDAY TREES, by JAMES WRIGHT Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The clock shows nearly five Last Line: The last girl of the year, %and one more year's far gone Alternate Author Name(s): Wright, James A. Subject(s): Christmas Trees TO AN OLD FOGY, WHO CONTENDS THAT CHRISTMAS IS WORN OUT, by OWEN SEAMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O frankly bald and obviously stout! Last Line: Outgrown! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TO BLISS GOD BRINGS US, ALL AND SOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: In bethlehem, in that fair city Subject(s): Christmas Carols TO CHRISTINA AND KATHARINE AT CHRISTMAS, by FORD MADOX FORD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now christmas is a porter's-rest whereon to set his load Last Line: For you and me! Alternate Author Name(s): Hueffer, Ford Hermann; Hueffer, Ford Madox Subject(s): Christmas; God; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The TO LOUISE (A CHRISTMAS BABY, NOW ONE YEAR OLD), by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Undaunted by a world of grief Last Line: Lit candles on a christmas tree! Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway Subject(s): Babies; Christmas; Infants; Nativity, The TO MY DAUGHTER IN ITALY, AT CHRISTMAS, by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where is, ah where! The citron bloom Last Line: In honour of your new-born king. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TO NOEL, by LUCILA GODOY ALCAYAGA Poem Source First Line: Noel of the marvelous night Subject(s): Christmas TO SANTA CLAUS, by JENNIE D. MOORE Poem Source First Line: Dear santa claus, I'll let you know Subject(s): Christmas TO SANTA CLAUS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Most tangible of all the gods that Last Line: Take us as children to thy heart again. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Life; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint TO THE OLD YEAR, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Auf wiedersehen! For we shall meet before Subject(s): Christmas TO TOM, by HERMAN MELVILLE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou that dost thy christmas keep Last Line: The glass shows tears, beloved tom! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TO-MORROW SHALL BE MY DANCING DAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: This have I done for my true love Subject(s): Christmas TOAST, by MARGUERITE WILKINSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The many do not break their bread with us Subject(s): Christmas TOMORROW SHALL BE MY DANCING DAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 3. A COTTAGE AMONG THE HILLS, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Outside, the winter moonlight shines so peacefully Last Line: Most like the moonlight shining there without. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Grandparents; Melodies; Singing & Singers; Childhood; Nativity, The; Grandmothers; Grandfathers; Great Grandfathers; Great Grandmothers; Songs TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 3. CHRISTMAS EVE, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! The bells ringing Last Line: Shrine of the soul, shrine of the new-born godof man himself. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Love; Nativity, The TOY DAY, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: Not dreams, not fairy tales, but deeds Last Line: Of what shall be the paradise. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Toys; Childhood; Nativity, The TREE WITH ORNAMENTS BY MY MOTHER, by ELIZABETH MACKLIN Poem Source First Line: It could be a wintering bear this year Last Line: Invisible bird fir fragrance, who says they could even be broken Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Trees; Trees; Winter TRIMMING THE CHRISTMAS TREE, AFTER YOUR MOTHER'S STROKE, by JEANNE EMMONS Poem Source First Line: We are looking for a small tree. If we stand it Last Line: From on high, inaudible as a dog whistle Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Family Life; Holidays TROUBLE IN TOYLAND, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll took his cousin, honey duff Last Line: Gave junior a kick with her tiny feet Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH NIGHT, by JOHN PETER SCUPHAM Poem Source First Line: Our candles, lit, re-lit, have gone down now Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH NIGHT, by ELINOR WYLIE Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It has always been king herod that I feared Alternate Author Name(s): Benet, William Rose, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TWELFTH NIGHT, by ELINOR WYLIE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It has always been king herod that I feared Last Line: Now let this iron bar be importuned; %I say you shall not speak to him of war Alternate Author Name(s): Benet, William Rose, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH NIGHT (1), by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Down from the window take the withered holly Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The TWELFTH NIGHT (1), by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Down from the window take the withered holly Last Line: Marked for exchange at abercrombie-fitch's Alternate Author Name(s): Hayden, Charles, Mrs. Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH NIGHT SONG, by STEPHEN SENNETT Poem Source First Line: Heaped be the fagots high Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH NIGHT STAR, by BLISS CARMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: It is the bitter time of year Subject(s): Christmas TWELFTH-NIGHT SUPERSTITION, by BARNABY (BARNABE) GOOGE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Twice six nights then from christmasse, they do count Alternate Author Name(s): Goche, Barnaby; Goghe, Barnaby; Gouche, Barnaby Subject(s): Christmas TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A partridge in a pear-tree Subject(s): Christmas TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The first day of christmas my true love sent to me Subject(s): Christmas TWO CHRISTMAS SAINTS, by MAZIE V. CARUTHERS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Time was, as christmas eve drew near Subject(s): Christmas TWO SERENADES: 1. ON CHRISTMAS EVE, by THOMAS HARDY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Late on christmas eve, in the street alone Last Line: She did not come. Subject(s): Christmas; Love - Complaints; Nativity, The UNDER OBLIGATIONS (A NEGRO PARSON'S CHRISTMAS SERMON), by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I notice dat de weddah's rathah chilsome, mo' o' less, Last Line: Kase yo's undah obligashuns to ole santa claus. Alternate Author Name(s): King, Ben Subject(s): African Americans; Blacks; Christmas; Santa Claus; Sermons; Negroes; American Blacks; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, marvelous is nature! Subject(s): Christmas UNDER THE MISTLETOE, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I did not know she'd take it so Last Line: Or else I never dared Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The UNDER THE MISTLETOE, by COUNTEE CULLEN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I did not know she'd take it so Last Line: I did not know she'd take it so, %or else I'd never dared Subject(s): Christmas UNDER THE SNOW, by ROBERT COLLYER Poem Text First Line: It was christmas eve in the year fourteen Last Line: Fifty years syne come christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The UNFORTUNATE, by FRANK LEBBY STANTON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: I des so weak en sinful Subject(s): Christmas UNTO TO US A BOY IS BORN (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: While the choir with peals of glee doth rend the air asunder Subject(s): Christmas UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN, by ALICE MEYNELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Given, not lent, / and not withdrawn - once sent Last Line: And he, too, whom we have by heart. Alternate Author Name(s): Meynell, Wilfrid, Mrs.; Thompson, Alice Christina Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The UNTRIMMING THE TREE, by JOHN N. MORRIS Poem Source First Line: Now all that scintillation is a chore Last Line: Out of the storm, once more shall be assembled Subject(s): Christmas UPON A DYING LADY, by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: With the old kindness, the old distinguished grace Last Line: It is about to die. Alternate Author Name(s): Yeats, W. B. Subject(s): Christmas Trees; Courage; Death; Dolls; Toys; Valor; Bravery; Dead, The UPON CHRIST HIS BIRTH, by JOHN SUCKLING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Strange news! A city full? Will none give way Last Line: Their hearts, as well as inns, are made of clay. Subject(s): Bible; Christmas; Religion; Nativity, The; Theology UPON THE NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOUR AND SACRAMENT THEN RECEIVED, by WILLIAM HAMMOND Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: See from his watery tropic how the sun Last Line: Born to our flesh, into his spirit we. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL (WITH MUSIC), by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O come, o come, emmanuel Last Line: Shall come to thee, o israel! Amen Subject(s): Christmas VENTURER, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Lo! As some venturer, from his stars receiving Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ VERBUM PATRIS HODIE PROCESSIT EX VIRGINE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The son of the father of heavenly bliss Subject(s): Christmas Carols VERSES FOR CHILDREN: CHRISTMAS TREE, by ZEDA K. AILES Poem Text First Line: We boys and girls all love the tree Last Line: To tell old santa claus just why. Subject(s): Christmas Trees VIOLET: 2. CHRISTMAS-EVE, by ARTHUR WILLIAM SYMONS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: April-hearted violet Last Line: Into flower. Subject(s): Christmas; Flowers; Love; Violets; Nativity, The VIRGIN MARY HAD A BABY BOY, by UNKNOWN+172 Poem Source Last Line: He come from the glorious kingdom! Subject(s): Christmas VIRGO, ROSA VIRGINUM, TUUM PRECOR FILIUM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Queen of heaven, blessed may thou be Subject(s): Christmas Carols WAITS, by MADELEINE NIGHTINGALE Poem Source First Line: There were sparkles on the window-pane Subject(s): Christmas WASN'T THAT A MIGHTY DAY, by UNKNOWN+172 Poem Source Last Line: When jesus christ was born! Subject(s): Christmas WASSAIL CHORUS AT THE MERMAID TAVERN, by THEODORE WATTS-DUNTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Christmas knows a merry, merry place Last Line: Rare!' Alternate Author Name(s): Watts, Theodore Subject(s): Christmas; Dramatists; Drayton, Michael (1563-1631); Heywood, Thomas (1574-1641); Jonson, Ben (1572-1637); Mermaid Tavern; Plays & Playwrights; Poetry & Poets; Raleigh, Sir Walter (1552-1618); Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Nativity, The WASSAIL SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here we come a-wassailing Variant Title(s): Love And Joy Come To You; The Wassailers' Caro Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year WASSAIL SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Wassail! Wassail! All round the town Subject(s): Christmas WASSAIL SONG (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Here we come a-wassailing Subject(s): Christmas WASSAIL, WASSAIL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Wassail, wassail, all over the town! Last Line: For to let these jolly wassailers in Subject(s): Christmas WASSAIL, WASSAIL, WASSAIL, SING WE, IN WORSHIP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now joy be to the trinity Subject(s): Christmas Carols WASSAILER'S SONG, by ROBERT SOUTHWELL Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Wassail! Wassail! All over the town Subject(s): Christmas WASSAILING SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Wisselton, wasselton, who lives here? Subject(s): Christmas WAYSIDE MUSIC, by CHARLES HENRY CRANDALL Poem Source First Line: As little children in a darkened hall Variant Title(s): Waitin Subject(s): Christmas WE HAVE SEEN HIS STAR IN THE EAST, by MOLLY WHITFORD ANDERSON HALEY Poem Source First Line: God, let our sons this holy night Subject(s): Christmas WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, by BETTY PARASKEVAS Poem Source First Line: Junior kroll found some bells Last Line: Not till the tulips bloom in the spring Subject(s): Christmas WE REMEMBER JESUS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: O god, our father Subject(s): Christmas WE SAW HIM SLEEPING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We wish you a merry christmas, we wish you a merry christmas, we Last Line: So bring it right here! Subject(s): Christmas Carols WE'RE HAPPY AT CHRISTMAS, by RONALD (RON) ALLAN KLUG Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas WELCOME YULE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "welcome yule, thou merry man" Last Line: Welcome yule Subject(s): Christmas Carols WHAT CHEER? GOOD CHEER! BE MERRY AND GLAD THIS NEW YEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Lift up your heartes and be glad! Subject(s): Christmas Carols; Holidays; New Year WHAT CHILD IS THIS WHO LAID TO REST (WITH MUSIC), by WILLIAM CHATTERTON DIX Poem Source Last Line: Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of mary Subject(s): Christmas WHAT CHRI'MAS FETCHED THE WIGGINSES, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Winter-time, er summertime Last Line: "n' take the town o' chinkypin!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Churches; Summer; Winter; Nativity, The; Cathedrals WHAT I SHOULD LIKE, by JENNIE D. MOORE Poem Source First Line: On christmas eve I'd like to lie Subject(s): Christmas WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, by NICOLE BLACKMAN Poem Source First Line: I want to know how it will end Last Line: I want and I want and I want and I will always be hungry Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays WHAT LITTLE SAUL GOT, CHRISTMAS, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Us parents mostly thinks our own's Last Line: "I'm got the pleurisy!" Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Parents; Sickness; Childhood; Nativity, The; Parenthood; Illness WHAT SANTA CLAUS THINKS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Hi! Another one! What's all the world about? Subject(s): Christmas WHAT THE DONKEY SAW, by URSULA ASKHAM FANTHORPE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: No room in the inn, of course Last Line: Would be going places together Alternate Author Name(s): Fanthrope, U. A. Subject(s): Christmas; Donkeys WHAT THE THREE LITTLE STOCKINGS SAID, by ALICE J. WHITNEY Poem Text First Line: Twas the night before christmas, and small stockings three Last Line: And on each merry christmas she welds it anew. Subject(s): Children; Christmas; Crime & Criminals; Gifts & Giving; Santa Claus; Childhood; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint WHAT TIDINGS?, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "that tidings bringest thou, messenger" Last Line: That man his pain is turned to play Subject(s): Christmas Carols WHAT YOU GONNA NAME THAT PRETTY LITTLE BOY?, by UNKNOWN+172 Poem Source First Line: Oh, mary, what you gonna name Last Line: Glory, glory, glory %to the newborn king! Subject(s): Christmas WHAT, HEARD YE NOT, THE KING OF JERUSALEM IS NOW BORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I shall you tell a great marvel Subject(s): Christmas Carols WHEN SANTA CLAUS WAS ILL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Old father time, on christmas eve Subject(s): Christmas WHEN THE CHRIST CHILD CAME, by FREDERIC EDWARD WEATHERLY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Twas christmas eve, the snow Subject(s): Christmas WHEN THE STARS OF MORNING SANG, by ANNE P. L. FIELD Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT', by MARGARET WADE CAMPBELL DELAND Poem Source Poet Analysis Subject(s): Christmas WHILE THE CHRISTMAS LOG IS BURNING, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hail to the night when we gather once more Last Line: While the christmas log is burning. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The WHISPERING PALMS, by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Holy angels and blest Last Line: My babe is asleep. Alternate Author Name(s): Lope De Vega Variant Title(s): A Christmas Cradlesong Subject(s): Christmas; Palm Trees; Nativity, The WHITE CHRISTMAS, by WILLIAM ROBERT RODGERS Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Punctually at christmas the soft plush Last Line: Of repentance for the false day that's fled Alternate Author Name(s): Rodgers, W. R. Subject(s): Christmas; Social Protest WHO CAN FORGET - NEVER TO BE FORGOT, by GILES FLETCHER THE YOUNGER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography Subject(s): Christmas WHO SANTY CLAUS WUZ, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Jes' a little bit o' feller - I remember still Last Line: Long afore %she knows who %'santy claus' is! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Christmas; Santa Claus WHY GOD MADE CHRISTMAS, by ESTHER CHRISTENSEN Poem Source First Line: The lord looked down on the earth he had made Last Line: Only then, are you safe and blest Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas WILLIE'S DREAM, by STACY E. BAKER Poem Source First Line: Tucked tight within his trundle bed Subject(s): Christmas WINDS THROUGH THE OLIVE TREES, by KATHERINE PARKER Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas WINTER DAYS, by GARETH OWEN Poem Source First Line: Biting air %winds blow Subject(s): Christmas WINTER'S CHILDREN, by JENNIE D. MOORE Poem Source First Line: I come from the cold and stormy north Subject(s): Christmas WINTER, 1825, by SAMUEL WOODWORTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Nor is stern winter's icy sceptre swayed Last Line: Till new-year's happy morning crown'd the whole. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; New Year; New York City - 19th Century; Seasons; Winter; Nativity, The WINTER-CRICKET, by JOHN HEATH-STUBBS Poem Source First Line: A cricket on a rubbish-tip Subject(s): Christmas WISE MAY BRING THEIR LEARNING, by EDWARD JOHN HOPKINS Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas WITH BEST WISHES, by DOROTHY PARKER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Glad christmas day once more has come Last Line: "and a highly colored copy of ""that old sweetheart of mine." Alternate Author Name(s): Rothschild, Dorothy Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Gifts; Santa Claus; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint WITH MERRY GLEE AND SOLACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas Carols WOMAN'S CHRISTMAS, by LUCY LARCOM Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not, mary, unto thee alone Last Line: For unto us this child is born! Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The WORD TO SANTA CLAUS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Dear santa, lean your ear this way Subject(s): Christmas WORDS FOR A PEAL OF CHRISTMAS BELLS, by THOMAS STURGE MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What is there in this child Last Line: Safe, tranquil, clear! Alternate Author Name(s): Moore, T. Sturge Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The WORDS FROM AN OLD SPANISH CAROL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Shall I tell you who will come Last Line: "who will knell them gently down / before the lord, new-born?" Subject(s): Christmas Carols WORK WANTED, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: I'd like to work for santa claus Last Line: Jim. Subject(s): Christmas; Christmas Gifts; December; Santa Claus; Toys; Nativity, The; Nicholas, Saint WORSHIP WE THIS HOLY DAY, THAT ALL INNOCENTS FOR US, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Herod that was both wild and wode Subject(s): Christmas Carols XMAS COMING, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: November night. Waning moon Last Line: The jolly secrets she can't tell Subject(s): Christmas; November; Nativity, The XMAS COMING, by KENNETH REXROTH Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: November night. Waning moon Last Line: The jolly secrets she can't ell Subject(s): Christmas; November YE GREATE ASTONISHMENT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Whosoever on ye nighte of ye nativity of ye young lord jesus Subject(s): Christmas YE SHEPHERD PLAINS OF BETHLEHEM, by WILLIAM MERRIAM CRANE Poem Source Subject(s): Christmas YET LOVE WAS BORN, by CHARLES HANNIBAL VOSS Poem Text First Line: Love came into a world of hate Last Line: On christmas eve. Subject(s): Christmas; Jesus Christ; Nativity, The YOUR DAUGHTER AT CHRISTMAS, by RON SALISBURY Poem Source First Line: It was a sense akin to revelation Last Line: Not the big clap of history. %there is no gift like my gift Subject(s): Christmas; Daughters; Peace YOUR LUCK IS ABOUT TO CHANGE', by SUSAN ELIZABETH HOWE Poem Source First Line: Ominous inscrutable chinese news Last Line: Then savor the newborn babe Subject(s): Christmas; Fortune Tellers; Luck YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS, by ARNOLD KENSETH Poem Source First Line: The lights in a room are never light Last Line: Die without fear in his nativity Subject(s): Amherst, Massachusetts; Christmas YULE AT THENGELFOR, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was yule at thengelfor Last Line: At the sharp white tide of yule! Subject(s): Christianity; Christmas; Pacifism; War; Nativity, The; Peace Movements YULE-SONG: A MEMORY, by WILLIAM STANLEY BRAITHWAITE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: December comes, snows come Last Line: The hanging of the mistletoe. Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The YULE-TIDE FIRES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Cleanse with the burning log of oak Subject(s): Christmas YULE-TIDE SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Now christmas is come Subject(s): Christmas YULETIDE, by EMMA F. COFFIN Poem Text First Line: O glowing east! O wondrous sparkling star Last Line: Our coming bridegroom, glorious king. Subject(s): Birth; Christmas Carols; Salvation; Child Birth; Midwifery YULETIDE YARNS, by ALAN PATRICK HERBERT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Father christmas, fat with gifts Last Line: "should not shine upon a ski." Alternate Author Name(s): Patrick, A. P. Subject(s): Christmas; Oxford University; Nativity, The ZENITH, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We watched the gradual rising of a star Last Line: Beneath the king's own smile, -- perpetual zenith thine. Subject(s): Alps; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Mountains; Night; Stars; Nativity, The; Hills; Downs (great Britain); Bedtime |
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