Christmas Day

All the Christmases distant past were all so very memorable. Except for one Christmas I truly remember, especially because it was unforgettable. My parents and I gathered around the tree Christmas morn. Many beautiful presents I found, I was torn, which one to open first. I looked about the room, there behind the tree stood a large clumsy wrapped Christmas package. I asked, “Can I open that one first please?” Unwrapping the package with quick fingers, I tore at the string and wrapping. Then, ecstatic screams of joy with tears and wails it took my breath away. There was the Schwinn bike I saw in the store window that my heart simply craved and yearned. My parents looked at me with pride and joy and said, ” Merry Christmas!” My eyes were fixed upon the bike with a smile; it was the most magical moment of any Christmas. It was a bright red, with shine chrome fenders, and tassel hanging down the ends of the handle bars. For all day long I rode.
12/15/2016
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March 6, 2017 at 10:18 PM
Hi Eve, Congratulations on your first place win in my Christmas Day contest: -) Alexis
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March 6, 2017 at 10:57 PM
Thank you so very much for the placement, Alexis.... I am very honored ~* Hugs Eve
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March 6, 2017 at 9:23 PM
Great Poem . Congrats Eve. May all your desires be fulfilled. Hugs
May Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 8:53 PM
Beautiful write Eve... Hope all your presents are just as thrilling...Merry Christmas!!
Roper Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Thank you, Joseph, God Bless and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
Nusker Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 10:42 PM
I know that ecstatic feeling when unexpectedly a wish comes true. A lovely poem, Eve.
Roper Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 11:50 PM
At one time special gifts I'm very memorable now I enjoy the excitement that I see for my grandchildren when they receive their gifts merry Christmas and happy holidays
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December 16, 2016 at 7:16 AM
Hello Eve, Best of Luck in the contest!! I believe you'll have high-quality entry for sure with you free verse write here. The memories you speak of here bring the reader directly into the magic of this Christmas memory. Merry Christmas!! Gary (P.S. A Giant "Seven" too!!)
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December 18, 2016 at 11:51 PM
Thank you so much for the inspirational compliments and the good luck memories were found at that time the special ones merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family
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December 15, 2016 at 2:54 PM
A wonderful Christmas morning memory so beautifully penned Eve. Good luck in the contest
Roper Avatar
December 15, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Thank you, Chris, Hugs :)
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