I can't believe I never reviewed this! I remember I liked it when I read it...not sure why I didn't review it. Oh well, I really like it, and since I'm one of the few who knows our town and its bizarre Christmas splendour, this is particularly appreciated. Things like the plastic holly are particularly apt in describing this. Lovely.

The fire station is hardly government buildings

I like this! Different from the everyday "deck the halls" type of thing!

Christmas always makes me sad, cause all the happy families, and how I"m not one...ANNAP.S. this piece was briliant!

Wow, what a great image, your small town sounds wonderful, i really could see it in my mind. Great work. :)

Nice description, and the imagery suited the poem well. Constant atmosphere throughout the whole poem added to the effect. Nice work.-Rae

Its amazing how much Christmas is the same even though I live 1/2 way around the world from you! I live in the Midwest and that's what Christmas is like around here. Merry Christmas too you! :)

I love the lines: "Shallow wreaths of smoke,Hang low over cluttered collectionsOf blotchy slates and stone walls.Lines of dim lights hang,Hunched between narrow streets,"A highly descriptive and insightful write. Have yourself a happy Christmas!

Nice and festive. good job.

have to say i really liked this one, it was very vivid and had a lot of imagery that was really beautiful. i loved the christmas feel as well, was magnificent.lots of love ~AllyCred~