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Childhood Christmas Memories

Childhood Xmas memories, mine are not so fine. Daddy would overindulge in the Christmas wine. Mother and the turkey never could get on. The ham overcooked, boiled dry on Xmas morn. Presents were a problem, so many to be bought. Mum and Dad said Santa must have forgot. Thinking of Xmas past, I must pause awhile. As in remembering, I also have to smile. Carols in the church, gentle flakes of snow, falling on our faces as we gazed from below. Frost on the window at bedtime as we play. Certain in the night I heard Santa's sleigh. Cowboy suits and guns with caps that bang. Sweeties, cuddly toys and dolls that sang. Best of all the feeling of magic in the air, Christmas Eve family, kneeling united in prayer.

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 12/27/2021 1:06:00 AM

Jean, congratulations on your trophy placement in the poetry contest with this lovely poem! Though the poem is amazing in its entirety, I love this line ' Carols in the church, gentle flakes of snow, falling on our faces as we gazed from below.' Beautiful. I hope your new year is blessed richly with much love, health, peace and many more beautiful memories. God bless you and your family in 2022! Thank you for entering your amazing poem to the contest! <3

Jean Murray
Date: 12/31/2021 1:24:00 PM

I am only reading your lovely message now BJ and thank you for it. As a child I had great belief both in baby Jesus and Santa. It is a wonderful thing to have such faith. I hope this New Year's Eve finds you safe, well and celebrating.

Mark Koplin

Date: 12/24/2021 9:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!

Jean Murray
Date: 12/25/2021 4:35:00 PM

Thank you Mark.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/18/2020 1:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Christmas memories are the best. Yes, the air is full of ham. Have a wonderful day & enjoy your win.......

Jean Murray
Date: 2/18/2020 3:03:00 PM

Hi Paula and thank you for stopping by.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/17/2020 9:04:00 AM

I can relate. Congrats and a big hug.

Jean Murray
Date: 2/17/2020 3:41:00 PM

Richard, I always start at the bottom of the winner's list and work my way up. This time I had to climb high. Thank God for the innocence of childhood. And thank you for such high placement this time.