Annual Christmas Pageant

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poinsettias scattered all about
it’s a hoopla at the community centre
kids of all ages gathered to see Santa
the sheer excitement and anticipation
a rumbling roar with electricity in the air

he’s on his way but it's a long wait
people make the most of time
getting up on the stage
with a dance a song or a skit
dressed up in our sunday best
suit or dress with fancy shoes

what a sight as you entered the hall
majestic tree at least twelve feet tall
decorated with colored lights and balls
popcorn garland all around
angel starring high on top

no difference through the decades
every kid’s dream come true
to meet Santa face to face
and especially delectably delicious
to whisper in Santa’s ear
all our innermost wishes



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS~ 2023

AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on November 21, 2017 for contest CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS MEMORY sponsored by BIC GI-SA

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/25/2017 2:48:00 PM
awww, love this beautiful childhood memory
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Date: 11/25/2017 6:57:00 PM
Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated.
Date: 11/22/2017 9:58:00 PM
A nice recounting of Christmas as it should be.
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Date: 11/22/2017 11:23:00 PM
Thanks, Paul. Much appreciated.
Date: 11/22/2017 9:45:00 AM
Superb telling of this tale.
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Date: 11/22/2017 8:50:00 PM
Thanks, Patricia. That's a wonderful compliment coming from you. ;-) Line xx
Date: 11/22/2017 8:55:00 AM
Sound like fun! Thanks for letting us look in.
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Date: 11/22/2017 8:49:00 PM
Thanks, Richard, for your much appreciated visit.
Date: 11/22/2017 8:13:00 AM
A Christmas extravaganza down memory lane...great write my friend...happy holidays...^WW^
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Date: 11/22/2017 8:55:00 PM
Thank you so much, I appreciate the accolade. The annual countdown is officially started indeed....
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