There are always ways to find how to show love to your loved ones, that's why with these short christmas poems you can dedicate to yours all possible verses. Keep reading this post and do not stop expressing your feelings.
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At Christmas, all the feelings come to the fore and the family, friends, acquaintances, your partner always have the intention of wanting to express a gesture to them and a very good way to do it is by doing it through poems. With a short and concise message, this may be the best option, dedicating yourself to writing a very long poem, one of them is the one written below by the Spanish author Lope de Vega.
"I come to see"
I came to see, Anton,
a child of such poverty,
What did I give him for diapers?
the fabrics of the heart
This author who dedicated his entire life to literature and made it his own while he pursued his career. In this poem, the renowned author tries to capture the strength and emotion that the celebration of the nativity brings with it, which influences the human spirit. Brief and simple, even with a childish tone.
For worship I did not bring gold
Here I show my stripped hands
For worship I did not bring myrrh.
Who would carry so much bitter science?
For worship I brought a grain of incense:
my heart burning with praise
In this case, the Mexican author Rosario Castellanos wants to reflect the participation of the Magi regarding the arrival of the baby Jesus, full of joy and with such humility, expressing at all times the joy of the arrival of the savior of the world.
«Sweet Jesus is coming»
Jesus, the sweet one, is coming ...
The nights smell of rosemary ...
Oh how pure it is
the moon on the path
This fragment of the most subtle and delicate poem of all, written by the Spanish Juan Ramón Jimenez, where it is one of the most explicit, in fact shows the emotion of the arrival of the baby Jesus, the emotion and the feeling of great joy without falling into the cloying. you can also meet poems by Guillermo Prieto.
«How was the light»
Sleep like a bird grew
from light to light blurring the gaze;
calm and carried by angels,
the snow between the wings descended.
Written by Luis Rosales, although it has some somewhat long verses, in this part of the fragment of this poem, the Spanish writer seeks to express the wonder of Christmas, a poetry that shows a subtle look at the simplicity of life.
"Mother Mary"
The Virgin,
smiles very beautiful.
The rosebush has already sprouted,
that came down to earth
to perfume!
Three Kings arrived;
it stops snowing.
The moon has seen him,
stop crying!
Your snow cry
curdled in the pine forest.
This poem by Gloria Fuentes, emotionally narrates between its verses the moment of the birth of the baby Jesus, with his companions, and perfectly describing the place in such an important moment in the life of humanity, the beauty of the first minutes full of love and the other moments.
«Bethlehem Imperfect»
The Virgin is waiting
and waiting for San Jose
The midwife does not arrive
and it's already getting dark.
The shepherd does not come either
with the grass for the ox.
men never come
to the cave of Bethlehem.
The Virgin is waiting
and the Child Jesus too.
In this fragment, the author decided to show the birth of Jesus, in an imperfect setting, quite the opposite of what is known, with an authentic and somewhat fast tonality, where he describes more peak moments before the birth, a little desperate and with an indefinite wait and well articulated in these verses.
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"The three wise men"
I am Gasper. Here I bring the incense.
I come to say: Life is pure and beautiful.
God exists. The love is immense.
I know everything from the divine Star!
I am Melchior. My myrrh scents everything.
God exists. He is the light of the day.
The white flower has its feet in mud
And in pleasure there is melancholy!
Short Christmas poems about the New Year
"Happy New Year"
Look, I don't ask for much
only your hand, have it
like a little toad that sleeps happy like this.
I need that door that you gave me
to enter your world, that little piece
of green sugar, of cheerful round.
Won't you lend me your hand tonight
New year's eve of hoarse owls?
You can not, for technical reasons.
In this excerpt from the complete poem written by Julio Cortázar, it can be understood that with tender words full of serenity finding a nice moment to share the last night of the year, he does not specify who, however, when he refers to «you don't lend me your hand" may be a special person.
"Good night"
Pastors and pastors,
open is Eden.
Can't you hear loud voices?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
The light from heaven comes down
the Christ was already born,
and in a nest of straw
which bird is.
This very short poem, in which its author Amado Nervo, indicates the perfect moment of the birth of Jesus, a short poem that shows the beauty of a child who has come to give hope to his faithful followers.
feel worthy of being loved
love each other
have a star
Raise the glass looking out.
Rejoice the heart looking inward.
Believe in men every day.
Look what comes with an eye of hope
and a firm hand.
Don't lie to the pillow; that is, do not lie to yourself.
Do not cry for a sun that does not appear.
Laugh for a star.
Fight inside and out.
Get drunk the soul with others.
have a christmas tree
from the neck to the feet.
It is nothing more than a perfect moment to share and as one of the short christmas poems feeling loved, alive and grateful, it has the ability to rejoice your soul since it is allusive to everything that encourages all those who like Christmas, the tree, the food, the drink and also how sincere it should be the human being
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"Not here, not now"
vain promise
Of another heat and new discovery
It unravels under the hour that nightfalls.
Do lights shine in the sky? They always shined.
Let's disabuse ourselves of that old illusion:
It's Christmas day. Nothing happens.
This poem is very obvious and also predictable for those who obviously do not like to share at Christmas, but beyond that, there is a flash of disappointment perhaps caused by issues of adulthood, it was written by the Portuguese José Saramago.
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"Empty Handed Christmas Carol"
I had so many roses of joy,
so much passion lily,
that between hand and heart
The boy did not fit me...
I put the rose down first.
with an empty hand
– clear night and cold dawn –
I started walking down the path.
I left the lilies afterwards.
An extract of the rosy joy of the child's arrival, but the most attractive thing about this poem is that when it refers to empty hands, it is about life itself, that when we have a moment of extreme happiness we do not find how to control the emotions and being a Christmas poem, these words are intensified.
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This poem by Jorge Javier Roque defines how perfect Christmas is when you share it with your loved ones, enjoy every moment and special moment in good company and with abundant love.
"Christmas inspires me"
Christmas inspires me
is this magical spirit
that I find in every corner
the one that takes me to you of thought.
I already see your gift
this year more than ever
a promise of sincere love
this Christmas more than ever
the simple goes deeper
the simple you do not expect
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"I assure you, little friend"
with its lights the little tree
reflects happiness.
The birth of a child
in distant Bethlehem,
He tells you: "come on, come on
to give you my love."
Never forget the truth
that reminds you of this day,
true joy,
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One of the short christmas poems perfect to dedicate to all those people who must be completely grateful to share a special family day, it was written by an anonymous and is a poem short enough to understand.
"Christmas Moment"
My Christmas does not need a tree or cold,
just the warmth of my loved ones,
whom I appreciate all year long,
but I enjoy a moment and fill my emptiness.
Once again the writer George Pellicer, reflected in one of the short christmas poems that Christmas itself, despite the fact that it brings joy due to its colors, lights, and festivities, indicates that without the family nothing is the same and that together, together they are more, they complement each other.
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And when it comes to the coming new year, Antonio Machado who, in his poem highlights the eve of new paths, projects and life that can mean a lot to people.
«Galleries of the soul..»
The girl soul!
His clear laughing light;
and the little story
and the joy of new life…
Ah, to be born again, and walk the road,
already recovered the lost path!
And feel again in our hand
that beat of the good hand
of our mother… And walk in dreams
For love of the hand that leads us.
Although without a corresponding title and an unidentified author, the following short poem is dedicated to how quickly time passes and the emotion and longing to meet a new year full of hope, leaving the past behind.
With time submerged
in the daily grind,
the year is gone
in the old calendar.
when it was just beginning,
seemed endless
And now, after the chimes,
We proceed to bury him!
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There are short christmas poems which are usually the funniest and funniest, as are the poems that, although they are not funny, in their short verses seek to honor the most popular moments such as the birth of Jesus. Below is a poem written by Saint John of the Cross, where he recalls the Virgin's journey to Bethlehem.
«Christmas (Letrillas)«
of the divine Word
the pregnant virgin
Is coming:
if you give him lodging!
A concise poem about the pregnant virgin, before the birth of the Child Jesus and his soon arrival.
"At midnight"
At midnight
all the roosters crowed
and in their song they announced
that the baby Jesus was born.
At midnight
a rooster woke me up
with his song so happy
saying Christ was born.
«About the arrival of Christmas»
When December comes around
through these brown lands
sum up your alleys
christmas eve couplets
and the sky turns
cinnamon shortbread candy
and the soul of rattlesnake
when the zambomba sounds.
It expresses everything known for Christmas, the joy of sharing with loved ones, whether acquaintances or friends, on Christmas Eve and spending happy and fun moments.
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Most of the time, there are children or little ones at home who, at the time of the celebration, seek to understand who the baby Jesus is and perhaps why they name him so much. The writer Gloria Fuente was in charge of carrying out this task, explaining it in brief verses.
"My Mother"
The Virgin,
smiles very beautiful.
The rosebush has already sprouted,
that came down to earth
to perfume!
The virgin mary
sing lullabies now.
And sing to a star
who knew how to go down
to Bethlehem flying
like one more pastor.
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"There is a child they say"
There is a child they say
that cries music
Let's see everyone
with hallelujah!
There is a Child born.
What flashes!
Celebrating Christmas means sharing with the family and this goes hand in hand with this beautiful poem full of love and of course it mentions the arrival of the child born, the beginning of a happy Christmas.
"What is christmas?"
Is love. It is hope. It is faith.
It is joy.
It is the beginning of Redemption.
It is a stage of our Salvation history.
It is an encounter with Christ, Child.
It is conversion and renewal.
Christmas for many is the moment of vindication, of the beginning and beginning of a new life, of hope and in this poem it is correctly defined that it means a lot, it even mentions Christ, dedicated to all his followers and religious.
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"The Meaning of Christmas"
Today is not the first time that I find myself faced with the same role.
Every year it is difficult to think: What is the point of Christmas?
But little by little I am remembering what time has been erasing.
Christmas carols, marzipan… and gifts galore!
But there is something that makes this party special, it is the Child who is born in a poor doorway.
With a critical tone, this poem indicates what many wonder: What is the meaning of Christmas? and it is that as mentioned above the arrival of Christmas is celebrated thanks to the coming of the Child Jesus, they are not the gifts and vanities of humanity.
"This Christmas"
This Christmas and next year,
provides friendship and
the true love
So short that it seems to be confused with a couple of sentences and that is how this poem that you can share with the family invites everyone who enjoys and celebrates Christmas from love and friendship.
"It would be easy to write"
a christmas verse
Of the love of kindness
About friendship and stuff.
But a thorn grazes me
And I feel it even in my bones
That there are people who have a bad time
In this snippet of short christmas poems, you can see a hopeful Christmas that, in turn, exists the counterpart that are those who also have a bad time, this Argentine poem has small political notes, which intensify the reality of many not only in that country but in the world.
"Santa Claus"
Santa Claus has been bought
a motorized sled
to distribute the gifts
and bring us all nougat.
But since he's so clueless,
gasoline did not pour
and has been stopped
close to New York.
They had to bring
in the crane to my house,
I was very worried
He was going to leave me with nothing!
But when it finally came
happily distributed
peace, happiness and love.
A poem humorous enough not to enjoy it, ideal to send to family and friends with a detail, this poem is more linked to North American customs by mentioning Santa Claus and the entire gift distribution system. In the end, what is expected is love.
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