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Christmas Charlieku

a bright star
shines above
bethlehem

three wise men
from the east
bearing gifts

in stable 
find the king
pay homage

Written 23 December 2018.


For Charles Messinas 3-3-3 Christmas charlieku contest.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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January 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Charlieku is totally a new poetic form for me. Reading your cute little poems, I feel it is not that difficult. I am inspired to try this form. The great star born in Bethlehem and the star that piloted the kings, both are celebrated time and again.

January 3, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, it was. A form created by Charles Messina for his contest. Tom

January 6, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Great truths repeated in this contest winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

January 6, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Thank you Sara, sadly many forget the true meaning of Christmas. Happy new year. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

January 3, 2019 at 6:20 AM

Hi Tom, Am going to miss all this Christmas sparkle, roll onto Valentines day! Good luck in the contest! Poetry Wishes, Jennifer.

January 3, 2019 at 6:34 AM

Thank you Jennifer, it sure went too quick. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

January 2, 2019 at 12:39 PM

oh I just saw it finally. We have to click on 2019 to see the winner page . Big congrats, Tom

January 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, a few of us were caught out with the date change. Tom.

January 2, 2019 at 9:21 AM

gracious write, tom... sending my big congrats on your win..huggs

January 2, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Thanks very much Nette. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 1, 2019 at 11:51 PM

- Congratulations on your win in the Charlieku, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

January 2, 2019 at 2:46 AM

Thank you very much Sunshine. Tom.

Charles Messina

January 1, 2019 at 7:31 PM

A wonderful set of Ku's Tom. Great last stanza. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Wish you a very healthy and Happy New Year. Charlie

January 2, 2019 at 2:46 AM

Thank you Charlie, thanks also for hosting. I too hope you have a very happy new year with good health and happiness Tom. .

Andrea Dietrich

January 1, 2019 at 5:55 PM

I can't recall if this contest ever got judged yet. If not, I wish you luck for a win. Happy New Year, my friend.

January 2, 2019 at 2:43 AM

Thanks Andrea, its just been judged, got a second place. Happy new year. Tom.

December 28, 2018 at 3:51 PM

That sums it well; well penned.

December 29, 2018 at 2:36 AM

Thank you M.L. Hope you had a nice Christmas . Tom.

December 24, 2018 at 10:43 AM

We all wonder what this star looked like!

December 24, 2018 at 2:23 PM

I saw a TV program once and some seem to think it may have been a comet.

December 24, 2018 at 10:06 AM

A lovely set of Christmas Charlieku's Tom...have yourself a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas...love & light...^WW^

December 24, 2018 at 2:22 PM

Thank you W.W. I hope you too have a merry Christmas. Regards. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger

December 23, 2018 at 7:33 PM

Beautifully written, Tom. Good luck in the contest. Merry Christmas also!

December 23, 2018 at 11:04 PM

Thank you very much Caren, have a wonderful time. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

December 23, 2018 at 7:22 PM

The image of the wise men approaching the Nativity is beautifully defined in your words, Tom. Best wishes for the contest and for happy holidays. Love to you and your family, Carolyn

December 23, 2018 at 11:02 PM

Thank you Carolyn, Can't believe tomorrow is the big day. I always like to go out in the lanes Christmas morning on my bike and there's never anyone about , I too hope you have a wonderful time. Tom.

Vladislav Raven

December 23, 2018 at 7:10 PM

Hi Tom, a wonderful write on this Christmas season. Good luck in the contest my friend. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve. your friend always....Mike.

December 23, 2018 at 10:59 PM

Thank you very much Mike, glad you're back. I too hope you have a lively Christmas. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 1:55 PM

soo apt and meaningful for this christmas; 1 1/2 days to go, tom... all the best!...huggs

December 23, 2018 at 2:24 PM

Thank you Nette, it is getting very near now, can't wait, Hope you and yours have a merry Christmas. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 11:36 AM

Hi Tom, You've penned a well written "Charlieku" . Centering around the birth of Christ. I wish the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

December 23, 2018 at 2:22 PM

Thank you Alexis, hope you have a wonderful time. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

December 23, 2018 at 9:20 AM

very nicely done, centering it on Christmas, tom.

December 23, 2018 at 9:36 AM

Thanks Andrea, I've done Santa, reindeer, and turkey so why not something that is the true meaning of Christmas. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 7:07 AM

Your poem evokes images of Christmas..vert apt..best for a win, Tom. Regards.

December 23, 2018 at 9:31 AM

Thank you Vijay, to me that is Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and best wishes for the coming year. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 6:57 AM

Very nice Tom! Merry Christmas :)

December 23, 2018 at 9:28 AM

Thank you very much Heidi and to you too. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 6:37 AM

You can't go wrong by sticking to concrete facts, Tom; good luck in the contest. Regards // paul

December 23, 2018 at 9:26 AM

Thank you Paul, the rules were it must have a Christmas theme so it was a no brainer. Tom.

December 23, 2018 at 5:50 AM

lovely and topical theme Tom, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

December 23, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Thank you Jan, my muse is only just coming back online lol. Tom.

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