In Competition No. 3329 you were invited to submit a villanelle on a festive theme.
Artistry and variety abounded in a most enjoyable entry. Hats off, everyone, and thank you for your brilliance and versatility over the year. The winners below earn £30. Happy Christmas, one and all.
It seems it was a century ago
That we had dreams of Christmas being white,
When winter kissed our cheeks with flakes of snow.
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