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My mended sock hung on a chair As winter snow flew everywhere. A sprig of holly on the door. It didn't matter we were poor. A snowman built with our young hands, We were grateful, with no demands. It was enough to share our dreams; Imagine Santa in moonbeams. My brother with his 22 Shot a rabbit we'd eat as stew. To have a Christmas meal felt swell. We said a prayer of thanks as well. Then in our Christmas socks was cheer. Papa hand carved us each a deer. Those days now seem so long ago As I reflect on Christmas snow. December 23, 2016 Christmas Day Poetry Contest Sponsor Alexis Y.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/21/2017 10:17:00 AM

Good Morning Connie. My computer mouse landed on this entry so I turned the page. Allow me to say how elegant and gentle your entry is. Your words and rhyme flowed and were never forced. My parents like to tell us of the days of coal and fruit in their stockings. And yes, the stockings were their socks as well. I think you did a marvelous job with the reflections and memories. Well done entirely. Also I see you finished first place as it is right in front of me. Congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2017 12:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Lisa. This story was entirely fabricated. I didn't even have a father, never met him. The brother of a friend of mine living in Illinois used to go out hunting to help feed the family. The rest is pure imagination; however we were poor growing up. That part is true. Blessings, Connie : )

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/6/2017 11:11:00 PM

Hi Connie, Congratulations on your first place win in my Christmas Day contest: -) Alexis

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/7/2017 5:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Alexis. I appreciate you letting me know. Cheers, Connie ; )

Cona Adams

Date: 2/22/2017 6:34:00 AM

Love this, Connie. The couplet is one of my favorite forms of poetry. This one brought back so many memories of childhood Christmas mornings. Thanks for sharing!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 1/16/2017 1:34:00 PM

I love the write, the rhyme, delivery and touching content. Great touches of glimpses into 'her' Christmas were so well written that they drew a picture of all in my mind w/o use of many words. Good writing, crisp, engaging and a delivery of nostalgic gratitude all hit the mark, Connie. Love ya ... CayCay

Daver Austin

Date: 12/30/2016 10:21:00 AM

This is charming. I have to think back on those hard times for my parents. Us kids made do with whatever was at hand - old orange crates for rubber guns and inner tubes. Love, Dave

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/30/2016 2:09:00 PM

So true Daver. Kids have great imaginations. My children grew up without the electronic gameboys and Atari and Nintendo. They never complained. Their friends all had those games so I would imagine they played with theirs but I think it is important for kids to be inventive and use their imaginations. Thanks Daver. I hope you have a blessed new year. : )

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 12/27/2016 2:34:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this very touching poem. Thank you for remembering the important thing in life during this busy time of year...dreams and family love.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/27/2016 3:45:00 PM

It is so nice to hear from you DiaNe Ann. Thank you for your nice comments. I wish you a very happy new year my friend. ; )

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/26/2016 8:20:00 PM

A 7 for your sweet, lovely, nostalgic poem, Connie. Janice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/27/2016 3:46:00 PM

Thank you Janice. Have a wonderful new year! ; )

Carole Duet

Date: 12/26/2016 12:06:00 AM

Very nice, Connie. So easily imagined. By-the-way, don't you mean "sprig" instead of "spring" in the 3rd line? Carole

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/26/2016 1:50:00 PM

You are right. My Kindle changes my words without me noticing all the time. Thanks so much for letting me know and for your nice comment. ; )

Len Gasun

Date: 12/25/2016 9:00:00 PM

A very beautiful and delightful Christmas Poem my dear friend, Connie. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a Very Wonderful and Blessed Christmas to you and your Family! My Best Wishes, too! Many hugs! love lots, Leonora

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:21:00 PM

Thank you so much Leonora. Lots of hugs and love, Connie : )

Eve Roper

Date: 12/25/2016 7:43:00 PM

This is such a wonderful story, Connie... good luck and Merry Christmas. Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:22:00 PM

Thank you Eve. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday! Love, Connie : )

John Lawless

Date: 12/25/2016 12:19:00 PM

Ah, those days when "just enough" was just enough. Thanks for a nudge with the finger of simplicity...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:23:00 PM

So nice to hear from you John. I wish you the merriest of Christmases. : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2016 2:37:00 PM

I love this, Connie. Like Richard says, it's the perfect poem for the season. Thanks for reading my latest poems and for all your wonderful friendship this year and since so long ago. Love you forever, Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:26:00 PM

I appreciate your sweet sentiments Andrea. Wish we lived close enough to visit. I hope you have the happiest of holidays. Always and with Love, Connie ; D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2016 9:39:00 AM

Perfect for the occasion. Merry Christmas Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard. Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie : )

Tim Smith

Date: 12/24/2016 8:11:00 AM

Wonderful memories...It is what makes us....Being happy for the littlest things in life...Have a blessed and Merry Christmas Connie

Carol B.

Date: 12/24/2016 8:10:00 AM

Such a beautiful memory Connie. Happy Holidays and all the best for 2017.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:27:00 PM

Thank you Carol. Christmas was a delight with our granddaughter here this year. I wish you the merriest of Christmases. ; )

Deborah Burch

Date: 12/24/2016 4:24:00 AM

Beautiful memories!! They were good years weren't they... :) wishing you best luck for the contest,Connie!! Big Hugggs!! Deb

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:29:00 PM

Life was simple then....no cell phones, computers etc. just hand written notes of thanks and greetings. Mele Kalikimaka! Mahalo, Connie : )

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/24/2016 2:53:00 AM

Delightful poem remembering the days of old dear, Connie. Much enjoyed. Merry Christmas.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2016 10:28:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios. I wish you much happiness Christmas and always. Blessings, Connie