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Twas the night before Christmas, and inside one house lay a boy with the age of not yet quite a year. While his mother lay resting in bed with her spouse, her small son had cried out, but the mom did not hear. So he gathered some courage for what he would do, for this lad had a bed, and it wasn’t so tall. On one part of the bed was a place to crawl through, so he crawled to that spot and he let himself fall! Yes, he somehow had managed to squeeze through that spot, and the way he escaped made him soon lose his gloom. Feeling proud, he got up, but the wee lad did not go directly to Mom. He went to the next room. In that room was a Christmas tree, prettily lit, and the boy felt some comfort to see by the tree the beloved family pet, a huge dog, next to it. Now the lad, who’d felt scared, was as calm as could be. He’d got down from his bed by himself with no sound! His bad dream was forgotten. He gazed at the eyes of his dog, warm and gentle. His mom and dad found sleeping next to the dog their young son at sunrise! Dec. 17, 2017 Now for the Christmas Poems Old Or New Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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Date: 12/24/2020 8:01:00 PM
Congratulations, Andrea. As I started reading, I suspected tragedy when the little boy fell out of his crib. But, you turned the poem into one of joy and delight. Good work!!!!
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Date: 12/24/2020 1:11:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my Christmas Poem old or new contest with this excellent poem. I love your image too! Merry Christmas _Constance
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Date: 12/22/2020 3:29:00 PM
Congratulations, Andrea, on your Top Placement for this wonderfully beautiful tale!!
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Date: 12/22/2020 3:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea! This is so touching and adorable - full of Christmas spirit. This is the kind of poem love to read at this time of the year! To my faves. Merry Christmas, Dear Friend.
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Date: 12/22/2020 11:09:00 AM
So touching and so sweet Andrea! Sweet as Christmas confections. Lovely story beautifully told in flowing rhythms and rhyme! Congratulations on your top placement! Merry Christmas dear friend!
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Date: 1/20/2018 3:28:00 AM
Congrats on your wonderful win, Andrea - Keep on writing on, my friend - blessings! :-)
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Date: 1/17/2018 9:20:00 PM
Very sweet, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 1/14/2018 7:42:00 PM
Congratulations on your win,Andrea ! Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/14/2018 2:23:00 PM
so cute and clever, loved it congrats lovely Andrea ;)-luloo
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Date: 12/26/2017 4:48:00 PM
We could tell by shaper of his eyes Contained visions of gifts and pies; Grew up and became one of the guys; Wanted t be pilot flying in the skies.
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Date: 12/22/2017 1:51:00 PM
such an adorable poem Andrea many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/22/2017 8:52:00 AM
WONDERFUL story--CONGRATS, Andrea! Janice
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Date: 12/22/2017 8:07:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win. You gave me what I was looking for. Merry Christmas Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 12/22/2017 6:14:00 AM
Yes, yes, yes, you and 1st place go together so well! Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!
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Date: 12/22/2017 1:07:00 AM
Yay! Two of my favorite ladies at the top of the list! Congratulations Andrea! I loved your story! : )
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Date: 12/21/2017 9:47:00 PM
I'm in utter amazement at your story telling skills and your flowing rhyme. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/21/2017 9:56:00 AM
You tell such a delightful story in this poem. Did you do this poem just by looking at the picture? I'm in awe of all you do.
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Date: 12/22/2017 8:14:00 PM
Thanks, sis, and for always supporting my poetry through the years. I'm also in awe of YOU
Date: 12/19/2017 7:20:00 AM
Lovely story telling Andrea... You really do have the Xmas spirit...
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Date: 12/19/2017 7:08:00 AM
That's so sweet. A beautiful Christmas message. Merry Christmas to you and your family...Maria
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Date: 12/18/2017 8:05:00 PM
I absolutely enjoyed your Christmas write Andrea. A wondrous joy to read and the pic is awesome - a perfect holiday pairing. Warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family!
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Date: 12/18/2017 5:36:00 PM
Hi Andrea, What good "Christmas" tale you haved penned. You had me at " Twas The Night Before Christmas.... I was not dissapointed at the story you wrote. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I wish the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/18/2017 9:27:00 AM
Awwwwhhhh!!! What a sweet story Andrea! Captioned the picture so perfectly :)
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Date: 12/18/2017 9:02:00 AM
This is adorable, a delight to read. I'm thinking it isn't for a contest? Not sure. Don't care. I enjoyed it and it is perfect with the picture. Love ... CayCay
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Date: 12/17/2017 11:45:00 PM
I adored this Andrea, so nice! Hugs and Merry Christmas
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Date: 12/17/2017 10:09:00 PM
Darling pen Andrea :) enjoyed! xomo
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