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Children so excited, they cannot sleep, hoping Santa will leave lots of new toys. Rudolph guides the sleigh in snow crisp and deep Is he visiting these good girls and boys? Silently Santa creeps into the house, to leave presents under the Christmas tree. Moving around as quiet as a mouse at midnight; when sleeping children can’t see. Soon children wake to see if Santa’s been, many wishing for the toys of their dreams. All glad that their Christmas letters were seen Giggling happily; hear their joyful screams. I reminisce on my own childhood days, carefree and simple in so many ways. Checked with how many syllables Contest: A Christmas sonnet acrostic Sponsor Andrea Dietrich 12~06~15

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/25/2015 8:24:00 PM

Delightful poem, Jan. Congratulations on your win. Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 12/26/2015 6:13:00 AM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 12/25/2015 2:36:00 PM

JAN, Congratulations on your win :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2015 2:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Carmack

Date: 12/24/2015 8:37:00 PM

Jan, congrats on your win. Wish my children were younger and still believed in Santa, the requests have been relentless these past few days and they are still at it.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2015 4:19:00 AM

It is a magical time when they are young Rob. My son has never been one for the latest things so buying anything is difficult for him so he gets money to buy what he wants when he wants - we are exactly the same I still haven't for my hubby a birthday present from November! Have a wonderful day with your loved ones:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 12/24/2015 8:22:00 PM

Beautiful write Jan...Congrats on the win...Merry Christmas ..

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2015 4:16:00 AM

Thanks Jospeh:-) Hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2015 4:25:00 PM

Yours was sweet, Jan, and it captured the essence of a child's Christmas. VEry well done!! I was kind of thinking this might be yours (your only low score was in the "meter" division. haha) Congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2015 4:29:00 PM

I knew the meter would let me down I was just pleased to get it written with the acrostic sonnet style:-) hugs Jan xxx

Mack Toler

Date: 12/24/2015 5:34:00 AM

New here, that poem is great. I entered your contest and saw where you needed more comedy. Check out mine and help me out. TKS

Mack Toler
Date: 12/24/2015 6:56:00 AM

That's great. I only have one Limerick posted and I entered it so just skip over. Thanks for your advice ahead of time.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2015 6:48:00 AM

Will drop by and read some of your poems Mack - I won't be reading any limericks before the contest is judged am so pleased you have joined in:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 12/8/2015 2:28:00 PM

The construction of your poem is very clever and shows just how much effort it took to get it just right. Good luck with this one and have a Merry Christmas. Emile.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2015 2:31:00 PM

Thanks Emile:-) It really is a challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Daisy Marie Yant

Date: 12/8/2015 11:41:00 AM

Jan thanks for all you notes you are such a mentor. This is truly the challenge. I still love the footles. Less Stress, Be blessed!! Much Love

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2015 1:11:00 PM

Aww Daisy I only tried to help you get the form right - will help anyone I can as I have been helped so much here:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/7/2015 8:13:00 PM

Yes Jan... a timely nostalgic reminder of how us oldies reacted to Christmas, and how we now see the joy on children's faces - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2015 1:49:00 AM

Its a magical time for children of all ages lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/7/2015 4:16:00 PM

Great 'Christmas magic' in your imagery, Jan. With kids and Santa, there is always magic. Nicely done, and all the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Sandra - I found it very challenging - I' guess the meter isn't very good but I have given it my best shot and was pleased with the end result:-) hugs Jan xx

Daver Austin

Date: 12/7/2015 1:48:00 PM

I'm writing one on this order and enjoying your look at old Santa very much. LOve, daver

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 1:54:00 PM

I struggled with it Daver - I know the meter will be off but I've given it my best shot - it is a real challenge! :-) hugs Jan xx

Craig Munn

Date: 12/7/2015 4:51:00 AM

very good I always liked acrostic poems, they are challenging to make and hard too...especially when it comes to the rhyming part, but you did great on this one...loved it...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 7:22:00 AM

Thanks Craig it was a real challenge Andrea set especially with the sonnet as well as the acrostic:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/7/2015 12:40:00 AM

This is wonderful, Jan, good luck in the contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 1:11:00 AM

Many thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/6/2015 6:43:00 PM

I love the rhyme and flow, but mostly the joy that shines in each line because I need Xmas inspiration and this may have done it - so hard without my son. Got to find a rhyme and rhythm for 'different' Christmas'! And this helped. Lovely, Jan ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2015 1:10:00 AM

Many thanks CayCay:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 12/6/2015 2:38:00 PM

Nicely penned Jan...good luck in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 2:39:00 PM

Thanks Joseph it is quite a challenge! :-) hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/6/2015 1:23:00 PM

This was not at all easy to do, Jan. Modern sonnets do not appear to be so strict on traditional rules, so I would not stay worrying about meter. To be honest I think you did a good job. Well done! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 1:33:00 PM

I was happy just to finish it Paul lol - it really is a challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Samiha Zubair

Date: 12/6/2015 1:08:00 PM

An enriching write and a potential winner

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 1:32:00 PM

Thanks so much Samiha:-) hugs Jan xx

Carly Lalion

Date: 12/6/2015 10:53:00 AM

I so like the joy this brings. Congratulations on your many placements and thank you for your greetings!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 11:04:00 AM

Thanks Carly:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/6/2015 9:49:00 AM

Love, love, love, love this poem!!!! A Fave!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 9:59:00 AM

Aww thanks Armand. Andrea has set us a real challenge combining two forms I do hope she likes the finish poem:-) hugs jan xx

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/6/2015 9:44:00 AM

Hi Jan! You'd never know this was an acrostic the language is so smoothly and speedily rendered. Such a joyful piece! Well done!! Best wishes, Keith

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 10:38:00 AM

Thanks for the above comment Keith - I have tried my best with the meter I know it won't be perfect for the sonnet part but Andrea has set us a heck of a challenge:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Keith it is a real challenge to write both an acrostic and a sonnet I know the meter won't be good but I am pleased with the overall result:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/6/2015 9:15:00 AM

- Good memories popping up ...... the time when ..... excitement and desire .... A great poems, Jan - I want to share with you: - Between Two Heartbeat - A happy second Sunday of Advent :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 9:19:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/6/2015 8:48:00 AM

Jan, you have penned a well written acrostic! It looks like a winner to me :-) Alexis 7

Alexis Y.
Date: 12/6/2015 9:14:00 AM

I think I will give it a go. But the contest may be closed by time I come up with one. lol!:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/6/2015 9:10:00 AM

Thanks Alexis it is quite a challenge Andrea has set us:-) hugs Jan xx