On Christmas Eve

Come Christmas Eve, I'd hear the church bells peal, accompanied by carolers singing: as kids, we believed Santa was real. Ogling our gifts triggered a smile or squeal, while singing songs, of jingle bells, ringing: come Christmas Eve, I'd hear the church bells peal. I can't describe the happiness I'd feel, dreaming of what Rudolph might be bringing: as kids, we believed Santa was real. Mom would prepare a festive turkey meal while we dodged snowballs, the kids kept flinging: come Christmas Eve, I'd hear the church bells peal. When I was young, Christmas was a big deal mainly due to my parents' upbringing: as kids, we believed Santa was real. The holiday season increased our zeal to build forts, while the snow's wet and clinging. Come Christmas Eve, I'd hear the church bells peal: as kids, we believed Santa was real.

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Date: 12/26/2021 10:48:00 PM
So joyful! Congratulations on your high placing win in the contest, and thank you so very much for sharing it! May the new year ahead be filled with health, much joy and many more beautiful memories for you and those whom you love <3
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Emile Pinet
Date: 12/27/2021 7:37:00 AM
Thanks, BJ, I appreciate it, Happy New Year my friend, Emile.
Date: 12/26/2021 5:08:00 PM
Delightfully fashioned villanelle with poignant imagery of loving times past. All the best to you Eve.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 12/27/2021 7:36:00 AM
Thanks, Greg, I appreciate it, Happy New Year my friend, Emile.
Date: 12/24/2021 9:25:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Emile!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 12/25/2021 8:52:00 AM
Thanks, Mark, I appreciate it, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend, Emile.
Date: 12/31/2020 10:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your great win, Emile. Remembrance of holiday with our parents. Happy New Year’s best wishes hoping for a good up coming year. Hugs Eve
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Emile Pinet
Date: 1/1/2021 7:12:00 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate it, Happy New Year my friend, Emile.
Date: 12/31/2020 3:32:00 PM
Wonderful write Emile, Congrats on your win
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Emile Pinet
Date: 12/31/2020 4:54:00 PM
Thanks Joseph, I appreciate it, Happy New Year my friend, Emile.
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