Silver bells ring, tinkling to “Let It Snow”
Dozens of lights blink the colors of the rainbow
Bows, strings, paper, and tape clutter the floor
Cards avalanche when you open the door
Sparkling all December long
Snowflakes brush your cheeks like kisses from heaven
The wind strums a song to all with ears to listen
Icicles reflect sun rays like mosaic tiles
Snowmen greet travelers with giant smiles
Glittering all winter long
A mother’s tears melt the frozen ground beneath the soldier’s feet
Grandma’s eyes glow, showering her grandchildren with piles of treats
Laughter and hugs warm hearts more than Florida’s sun and sand
Coins jingle out of a pocket into a dirty, blistered hand
Shimmering all year long
Stars blaze through the blackness, leaving a trail of mercy
Angels paint the sky the vibrant colors of the Almighty
Golden presents beam with the people’s exaltation
God’s Son wraps His present of redemption
Glistening all eternity long
Mariposa Aristeo is a writer of fantastical adventures filled with heart, humor, hope, and sometimes dinosaurs. But, most importantly, she’s a creative who seeks to glorify God on every page of her life.
Besides writing snarky characters who sass everybody, Mariposa loves bringing stories to life in full color as a freelance artist. She also enjoys inspiring other creatives as the Public Relations Director at Story Embers and the Social Media Manager at the Young Writer’s Workshop.
Her writing escapades include being a finalist in the ACFW First Impressions Contest and a semifinalist in the Realm Makers Aurora Contest. Her fantasy retelling of The Prince and the Pauper, Sons of Day & Night, releases November 2025 from Enclave Publishing.
Known affectionately as “Mari” by her real-life found family, she enjoys hanging out in local coffee shops, watching Disney films, and telling people that a pterodactyl isn’t actually a dinosaur. Connect with her and grab a free copy of her steampunk retelling of The Invisible Man at her website, or catch up on her writing shenanigans on Instagram.
This is so darling! Love it so much, Mariposa! Thank you for sharing this little bit of Christmas magic with us. ❤
You’re welcome and thank you! 😊 I’m glad I brought a little Christmas cheer into your day.
Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for reading! 😃
Mariposa, your words paint such a picture of beauty, even in the midst of chaos 😉 and lead us to such a true ending of hope and redemption! I loved how you touched upon so many of the various parts of Christmas and wintertime. It paved the way for us to relate more and opens up a new part of Christmas that many of us rarely experience. Thank you for that.
I do just have to comment on this one line: “Stars blaze through the blackness, leaving a trail of mercy” – gorgeous!
And…I keep on finding things to say (this poem is so awesome!)…the ending of every stanza keeps it cohesive throughout, and I find that intriguingly elegant and beautiful 🙂 <3
Aw, thank you so much, Libby! 🤗 Your beautiful comment made my face light up.