Jenna Logan Poet Free verse

Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree

"Daddy, when are we going to the woods to find a Christmas tree? You promised I could help pick the most prettiest one."

"Yes, my darling, Ellie. I didn't forget."

"Can we go now, Daddy?  Can we, P L E A S E?"

"Hmmmm. We'd better see if Mommy is ok with us going without her and your new baby brother. It'll be too cold in the forest for them. Go and ask her if that's ok."

"Ok, Daddy, but don't leave without me.  Promise?"

"I promise to stay right here until you get back.  You sure make a lot of demands for a six-year-old, kiddo. Now scoot!"

"MOMMY! MOMMY!  Can me and Daddy cut down our Christmas tree?"

"Ellie, I said 'go' and ask her, not scream it down the hall."

"I'm sorry Daddy.  She didn't answer me, so maybe she and Davey are sleeping, soooooo... can we go now?"

"Yes, little Miss Impatient. Put on your coat and boots while I write a note to let Mommy know where we are."

"K.  Can we get a big tree?  One way bigger than you? I think last year's tree was too short. Not much bigger than me!"

"Hmmmm, we'll decide that when we get there. If we get one much bigger, we'll need more ornaments to make it look pretty."

"Oh, Daddy. We're gonna need more of lots of stuff.  I know how to make popcorn, but can you and Mommy help me, cuz I don't know how to put it on strings? And I think we're gonna need more tinsel cuz that makes it looks all shiny. And...."

"Whoa there, kiddo.  One thing at a time. We have to find a tree first. Next year the four of us will go on a hunt for the perfect tree. Does that sound like fun?"

"Yeah, but will Davey know how to walk and talk by then?"  He's awful little."

"If he's anything like you, he'll be talking plenty. Your baby brother will need your help with lots of things, but before you know it, he'll be running in the snow with you."

"I can teach him how to run, but he's gotta learn how to walk first. Now, let's stop talking and get in the truck so we can show Mommy how good we are at picking out the perfect tree. Come on, Daddy. Let's go!"

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David Kavanagh December 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM Dialogue is fantastic Jenna, almost like the opening scene of a screenplay for some fairytale Christmas movie or animation, and with your imagination I’m sure you could write one too, cheers David Jenna Logan December 9, 2022 at 7:53 AM You always offer me such wonderfully encouraging comments, David. Thank you for the many you've given me.

Stephan McBride December 8, 2022 at 10:47 AM This is the truth and a dad that has been trained to ask mom first : ). And the patience he has is priceless in this poem, and the joy and excitement in everything in a child's view,. Love it Jenna Logan December 9, 2022 at 7:52 AM Thank you very much, Stephan.

L Milton Hankins December 8, 2022 at 9:11 AM So appropriate for a talk between a daddy and his six-year-old. I enjoyed it. Brought back some memories, although we always staked out our tree long before it was time to cut it. Best wishes in the contest. This was not an easy one! Jenna Logan December 8, 2022 at 10:31 AM Thank you very much for your supportive comments, Milt. I enjoy writing dialogue, but only to the point to where I can stop my story at any point. The thought of writing a book is frightening.

Tom Cunningham December 8, 2022 at 8:38 AM What a lovely feelgood Christmas story Jenna, sounds like my youngest when she was that age Mrs demanding lol. Best of luck Tom. PS, soup mail Jenna Logan December 8, 2022 at 10:28 AM I would love to live that kind of Christmas story, daughter, son, and oh yes... a sweet husband. I'd put it on my list for Santa but I'm afraid I've burned the bridge between us. lol Thanks for liking this one and for your mail.

Mark Koplin December 8, 2022 at 7:52 AM That's adorable dialogue, Jenna. Sounds just like what a little kid would say. Good luck in the contest! Jenna Logan December 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM Thanks an awful lot, Mark. I hope you'll start writing again... SOON.

Nancy Kaufman December 8, 2022 at 7:51 AM HI Jenna, This write captures the enthusiasm so well of a child anticipating Christmas. Can I assume that this is your little girl? Adorable..Merry Christmas and hope you can get fit some rest in there some where. Jenna Logan December 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM aww, thanks so much for finding it so realistic, Nancy, but i don't have children. It was a fun challenge and I enjoyed writing for it. I appreciate your review.