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The Metal Christmas Tree

In the year of 58 Once upon a day in December, before the 24th I remember, a sparse tree made of metal, with reflecting silver branches no smell nor water to keep it alive, no squirrel or nest could ever survive, It came in a box from UPS, with a spinning light below, the ugliest tree I am sure you know, I knew Santa would not approve, what were my parents thinking, they must have been drinking, how could they do this to me, a Christmas dream now shattered, what’s next a chicken dinner, I made it through that year, only to find in the year of 59, this ugly tree reappeared. Contest: Writing Challenge-Write A Christmas Poem Sponsored by: Constance La France Date Created: 11/25/2022

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Date: 12/7/2022 10:14:00 AM
Congratulations Bobby! Even as children there are special things about Christmas that bring us joy - like a real tree! And, much to your dismay your metal tree re-appeared the next year! Bummer! I hope there were wonderful gifts for you under its metal branches! Sending you blessings!
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Date: 12/5/2022 7:02:00 PM
"this ugly tree reappeared" - Very interesting work. Congratulations!
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Bobby May
Date: 12/5/2022 7:27:00 PM
Thank You! Have a great holiday!
Date: 12/5/2022 12:28:00 AM
Bobby, a delightful and fun poem, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Write A Christmas Poem, well done, blessings
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Bobby May
Date: 12/5/2022 3:26:00 AM
Thank you, Sis!! have a great holiday
Date: 12/4/2022 2:37:00 PM
haha I love this, Bobby. How the heck are you doing?? Congrats on this win.
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Bobby May
Date: 12/4/2022 3:02:00 PM
I am doing okay getting back into poetry again! did ya miss me lol
Date: 12/3/2022 11:37:00 AM
I’ve put up two trees out of boxes, this year. They have come on a bit since 58… but they still don’t smell of pine. Congrats on your first place win, Bobby. Terry
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Date: 12/3/2022 9:24:00 AM
I remember those trees, Bobby, and they were ugly--ha! I don't like cutting down trees, but the smell of pine needles is the smell of Christmas to me. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/3/2022 5:17:00 AM
Memorial! Beautiful! Congratulations!
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