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Christmas In July Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

Second Place

^_7/20/22

Christmas In July

Saint Monica's Mission

Tots rushing and jostling, reaching for gifts
Three hundred and two presents we did carry 
We drove to the shore, used pallet jack lifts
Children gathered about cheerful and merry
Everywhere bows, ribbons, bright wrapping paper!
Sandcastles decked with candy cane ornaments 
Boys and girls enjoying this wild zany caper
Eggnog, carols, and the smell of peppermints
A dapper Santa in his swimsuit chuckling, ho, ho, ho
Grab your boogie boards he bellows, time for a swim
We all shout out, hey Saint Nick, go man go!
Some of the crew followed Santa and joined him
Goodwill and cheer were now within reach 
With broad grins, ringing bells, kids thanked us guys
These unfortunates grew joyful this day at the beach                               
As did Saint Monica's who brought Christmas in July!

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Paula Goldsmith August 12, 2022 at 2:38 PM Congratulations on your win. A Creative/Fun~write/pictures. Did you get a picture with Santa in his swimsuit??? Sounds like you had a ton of fun on the beach. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...............

Valsa George August 11, 2022 at 9:20 PM Giving gifts to the poor children and the beach made electric with a Christmas spirit is much appreiated. Goodwill and cheer overwhelming innocent hearts ! Back again with Congratulations, Anaya !

Sam Kauffman August 11, 2022 at 9:41 AM Full of delight and rollicking fun with gifts for kids - Christmas in July at the beach all flavored by selfless giving. Giving to those in need is never out of season. Congratulations for your romp through a celebration of Christmas in July! Blessings. Quick question - do you live in SoCal?

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM sounds like SUCH festivity in July. Super!

Bill Baker July 25, 2022 at 4:07 PM Great ideal for clebrating with those less forunate. Nice entry too Anaya. Hope it does well, Bill

Robert Gorelick July 24, 2022 at 1:24 PM You caught the Christmas spirit with compassion and enthusiastic joy, kudos! Robert I Am Anaya July 24, 2022 at 1:29 PM Hello Robert, I am grateful for your wonderful comments! Hugs ~Anaya

Constance La France July 21, 2022 at 1:27 PM Anaya, your poem is wonderful and so filled with joy, I love it (I sent you a soupmail) blessings ~Constance I Am Anaya July 21, 2022 at 2:53 PM Hi Constance, thank you for your encouraging comments! (I'll do that). Bless you :)

Vijay Pandit July 21, 2022 at 7:15 AM Much enjoyed the joy of Christmas in July. Best to you Anaya. I Am Anaya July 21, 2022 at 2:33 PM I must say that Christmas in Southern California resembles a July Christmas. Four years of a drought, it was 90 degrees in December. No Joke! Just the other day it was 105. Thank you, Vijay! ;)

Valsa George July 20, 2022 at 9:02 PM Your great gesture of making unfortunate children happy with Christmas gifts in the month of July is laudable ! The children's overwhelming enthusiasm is beautifully caught. A great entry for the contest ! All the best, Anaya ! I Am Anaya July 21, 2022 at 2:44 PM I'm a dreamer Valsa. My real fantasy involves a super-center with motel like secure housing for the homeless. A cafeteria were donations of surplus food served, 3 meals daily. Mental health clinics adjoining and an occupational center that'll teach job skills. The issue is no one wants it in their neighborhood! Therefore, it never materializes! Nourishing food is trashed here daily from restaurants, grocery stores, schools, fast foods, it is a sin! Thank you for your encouragement ~Anaya