Christmas In July

There was a little girl. She was Sue May,
and sweet was she. Of that there was no doubt.
It happened she’d been born on Christmas day,
so on that day, poor Sue May got left out.

Her many siblings raced down to the tree
with Sue to find their presents piled up there.
How quickly they tore wrapping off with glee.
But Christmas for them ALL seemed not quite fair.

A child needs special recognition on
their day of birth. Though she did not complain,
Sue’s parents over her could barely fawn,
and gladness for her cake Sue used to feign.

The summer after her sixth birthday, Sue
walked in her house, met with a happy cry
of Happy Birthday from all whom she knew.
Her parents gave her Christmas in July!

July 23, 2022 
for Tania Kitchin's Christmas In July Or July Celebration Poetry Contest
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Goldsmith Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute rhyme write. Many with birthdays in December get left out. Tooooooo bad for them. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away................
Kauffman Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Wise parents Andrea! I knew a man with two children BOTH born on Christmas. The kids got to chose any day of the year to celebrate their birthdays! This cute poem captures the downside of a Christmas birthday and the upside of caring parents! Congrats and high fives!
Kitchin Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 6:52 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your winning placement, a sweet story!
Raven Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 3:13 PM
Hi Andrea, I love this wonderful write. It is sad sometimes for those who have their birthdays so close to Christmas. I like that idea, give her, her special day in July. Love the concept, Andrea. Good luck in the contest. Has to be a happy fave. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX
Romios Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Hey, this is a winner. What a touching poem. Panagiota xxx
George Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 9:45 PM
I can understand Sue's mind ! Christmas is already a day of celebration. So she doen't get any special attention on that day.... though it happens to be her birthday too. Her wise parents, reading her mind made it in July...! Very clever.... Andrea !
Flood Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM
I understand Sue May’s predicament, Andrea. I’ve always felt sorry for Jesus for being born on Christmas Day ;-). All the best in Tanya’s contest. Terry
Dietrich Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 12:39 PM
well, HE was not born in December. We only celebrate Christ's birth that day, but I get your meaning!!
Baker Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Nice creative entry for the contest, Andrea. Should do well my friend. Hugs, Bill
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 7:40 PM
I think that would be a terrific idea for someone born so close to Christmas or on Christmas day. My best friend’s birthday was December 23 and she always felt like she kind of got left out on her birthday. I kind of celebrate Christmas in July by buying gifts for Christmas early because of my kids having their birthdays in November so close to Christmas I try to even out my buying so it’s not so expensive at the end of the year. This is a great entry Andrea. Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 1:20 PM
My two dear granddaughters are Dec. 26 and 27. Now older, ALL THEY WANT IS MONEY, so it's weird giving twice the money to them than to the grandson. So weird when kids get older!!
Horsman Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 7:18 PM
We do celebrate Christmas in July here in Australia, and also when i lived in New Zealand Andrea, Why July i don't know, when 25th of June is the halfway point. Anyhow i digress, your poem is lovely good luck in contest. Harry
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 1:58 PM
I enjoyed reading this one. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. It is nice that she had a special day in July. Your visits to my page always encourage me. Sara
Gorelick Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Clever resolve to a difficult situation! Good luck in the contest. Robert
Maverick Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 11:03 AM
A good lesson, on how things can be done Andrea, I hope you like my latest one it's rather Out of character for me.' but I gotta get to em.'
Theraven Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Andrea, Sweet Sue. What we find in numbers and dates to mark the passage of time. 'Christmas in July'; a beacon of happier times. -Richard
Sands Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:24 AM
This is a sweet poem. Well done Andrea! :)
Gregory Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 7:41 AM
A metaphor on standing up for your self. this piece enlisted a strong sense of overcoming. nicely done Andrea
Proxenos Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 5:43 AM
Well i'm so glad for Sue - Christmas day birthdays seem unfair, and yet what a glorious day to be born on. I,m so hapyy Andrea i'm to be a granny soon after 17 years that they didn't want - their lives took a turn for the better, the baby is due early January, but who knows it could be a Christmas Day baby, Hugs and Blessings
Tor Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 3:17 AM
Love this creative thought Andrea. Love your thoughts in this unique piece. God bless you and thanks for posting, much luck in the contest...
Buhagiar Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 1:27 AM
You did wonders with this lively poem. Good idea to celebrate in July and not leave Christmas out. Best for a win.
Anaya Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Christmas overpowers birthday. Six a special age, precious Sue has big ideas in her little mind she feels this just can't be, no more! I love the ending too!
Buehler Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 7:31 PM
A wonderful poem, Andrea. I love the delightful, happy ending. Good luck in the contest. :)
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