Sandra Haight Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Theme: A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain -- Challenge to finish the story for the Debbie Guzzi's contest, A Christmas Tale.
“My Dear Susy Clemens, I have received and read all the letters which you and your little sister have written me . . . I can read your and your baby sister's jagged and fantastic marks without any trouble at all.  But I had trouble with those letters which you dictated through your mother and the nurses, for I am a foreigner and cannot read English writing well. You will find that I made no mistakes about the things which you and the baby ordered in your own letters--I went down your chimney at midnight when you were asleep and delivered them all myself--and kissed both of you, too . . . . But . . . there were . . . one or two small orders which I could not fill because we ran out of stock . . . .”

A Letter From Santa Claus

A Letter From Santa Claus

Dear Susy Clemens this is Santa Claus!
I read the letters that you sent because
In mommy’s notes, the English words are strange…
But jagged marks you drew I could arrange
To read what you and baby sister need
For me to bring you Christmas—guaranteed!

In fact, I came myself to safely bring
Your presents down the chimney; one more thing,
I tip-toed in your rooms and left a kiss
Upon your cheeks. Then, where you couldn’t miss
Them, placed your presents right beneath your tree…
And in the morning, you’ll be filled with glee!

But Susy, baby sister, I must say
Two presents you had wanted Christmas day,
I could not bring you since two of my Elves
Were sick, and none were left upon my shelves.
They are the only Elves that make that sweet
Big doll you wanted, and that fuzzy, neat
Warm hat for baby. Dash and Ralphie say
They’re sad, but hope next year they’ll be okay.

If you are good, these will be on your list.
For now, I hope these presents won’t be missed,
And you’ll be pleased with all the special things
I left beneath your tree—and Christmas brings
Good cheer and love to you each day and night…
The joy of Christmas keeps your whole year bright…
And don’t forget you’re always in my sight!


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: A Story Poem About Santa
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Judged: 12/28/2015
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~1st Place~
Contest: A Christmas Tale
Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi
Judged: 01/04/2015
Theme: A Letter From Santa Claus by Mark Twain

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Joyce Johnson December 29, 2015 at 10:38 PM Very nice. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Skat A December 29, 2015 at 6:16 PM SANDRA, Congratulations on your nice win. Enjoy the coming year..... SKAT

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 28, 2015 at 6:36 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Sandra.

Michael Tor December 28, 2015 at 6:23 PM Congratulations Sandra on a wonderful write.

Jan Allison December 28, 2015 at 12:16 PM Dropping back again with my congrats Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 9:50 PM Writing about Christmas, always seems to be fun..thank you for the reply

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 9:15 PM Sandra, I'm hoping to be on Santa's forever list... Love this, , congratulations on your win. LOVE LINDA Sandra Haight January 11, 2015 at 9:39 PM Linda, thanks again for your support. So pleased that you liked this poem. It was so much fun working on it. Hugs, Sandra

Kayod5 Kayode January 6, 2015 at 12:19 AM This is excellent Sandra,congrats on the win ...huggs Sandra Haight January 6, 2015 at 7:41 PM Thank you so much, Kayod5. So nice of you to stop by with your nice comment and congratulations. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus January 5, 2015 at 5:38 PM This is so lovely and sweet Sandra! It is always profitable to be in Santa's good books...like that children will always be in his sight. Congratulations...very much deserved! // paul Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 6:21 PM Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. It was fun working on and remembering how the kids and grand kids used to be so enthralled about being good for Santa! Thanks again, Sandra

Jan Allison January 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM Dropping back with my congrats Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 2:30 PM Thank you, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta January 5, 2015 at 8:13 AM Nicely penned piece of writing, congrats on the win, Sandra Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 10:03 AM Thank you, Dr. Ram, I appreciate your stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. Sandra

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 5, 2015 at 12:12 AM Hi Sandra! Congratulations on win. God bless you. Rajat Sandra Haight January 5, 2015 at 10:03 AM Thank you so much, Rajat, I really appreciate your stopping by. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich December 12, 2014 at 10:36 PM Just read what you said about iambic. I am the same way. it is so natural. I think you did such a great job also of reiterating the intro of the story and incorporating it in the first part. This is the story I would choose to do for that contest, if I could think of how to do it. I would want to change it significantly but don't know how much leeway we have in changing the intro!! Sandra Haight December 14, 2014 at 9:56 AM Andrea, the directions were a bit confusing. She said to "paraphrase" the first paragraph of the real story, so I thought that meant including it in the intro. Did you interpret differently?

Anne-Lise Andresen December 11, 2014 at 5:57 AM - Sandra .... this is beautiful - Luck in contest ! - thank you for all the beautiful, deep and touching poem you have shared with me this year - I wish you a beautiful Christmas - Hope you will get a lovely time with your loved ones - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight December 12, 2014 at 4:26 PM Thank you so much, Anne Lise. I do appreciate your kindness in stopping by with your encouraging words for my poetry. I wish you and your loved ones a beautiful and blessed Christmas. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison December 8, 2014 at 4:26 PM absolutely beautifully penned - good luck! Hugs Jan xxx Sandra Haight December 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM Thank you, Jan! It was a fun one. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2014 at 3:57 PM this is adorable, Sandra. Also you have perfect iamabic pentameter meter . A bit rare to see here at Soup. Loved that!! Sandra Haight December 9, 2014 at 4:28 PM Thanks, Andrea. I believe I think in Iambic! It kinda just comes out like a tune or something! It's my favorite way to write poetry! Thanks again, Sandra

Nette Onclaud December 8, 2014 at 1:32 PM this brings out the child in me, Sandra... beautiful write!.. huggs Sandra Haight December 9, 2014 at 4:30 PM So nice of you to stop by with your nice comment, Nette. It's so nice when we can revisit our childhood memories. Thanks, Sandra