Summary

The website content presents "December Spirit," a tautogram poem by Gloria Gonsalves that uses words beginning with the letter 'C' to evoke the festive atmosphere of December.

Abstract

"December Spirit" is a tautogram poem that artistically captures the essence of the holiday season in December through a series of words and phrases starting with the letter 'C'. The poem is accompanied by a photograph and art piece by the author, Gloria Gonsalves, who is known for her children's stories and poetry. The piece was inspired by the "Decidedly December" prompt from the Paper Poetry team and is an exploration of festive elements such as holiday traditions, seasonal activities, and Christmas imagery. Gloria's work reflects her appreciation for the season and aims to resonate with readers by highlighting familiar and comforting aspects of the holiday. The poem is part of her broader portfolio, with books available on Amazon and additional content on her personal website.

Opinions

The author, Gloria Gonsalves, expresses a sense of joy and celebration associated with December, emphasizing the festive nature of the month.
She acknowledges the inspirational role of the Paper Poetry team in the creation of this poem.
The poem's structure, using alliteration with the letter 'C', is a deliberate choice to create a thematic and musical rhythm that enhances the reading experience.
Gloria's writing is intended to be reminiscent of classic Christmas elements, invoking nostalgia and warmth for the reader.
The inclusion of a link to her books and website suggests a pride in her work and an invitation for readers to explore more of her writings.
The mention of her first attempt at a tautogram poem indicates an element of experimentation and growth in her craft, showcasing her willingness to try new poetic forms.

Decidedly December

December Spirit

Tautogram poem

Clocks crispy chimes Chris-tmas! Chris-tmas!

crocheting cozy crafts

Coca Cola caravans coming

children chasing & carouseling

crowded church choir caroling

cards & calendars caring causes

chubby Claus cracking confessions

candlelights casting Comet & Cupid

chimney chants candy canes! candy canes!

calling, chatting, cherished company

chocolate chips, crunchy cookies

cranberries coupling chestnuts

cinnamon, clove, comforting colds

Cole, Crosby, Como, classical celebration

chilled crystals clinking Christmas cheers!

A tautogram poem is a poem where all words in the poem begin with the same letter. I picked the letter C to highlight festive things that collectively mark the arrival of December. This writing is my first attempt at this form, and I hope it reads like a poem.

Thank you, Paper Poetry team, for inspiring this piece with the Decidedly December prompt —

Decidedly December

Last beautiful ‘ber’ month

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Originally published at https://gloria-gonsalves.com.

Gloria is a prolific author of children’s stories and multi-published poet. You can find her books here or visit her website.