Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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Holly's Christmas Story

Our sweet dog Holly lies under our tree
She is wagging her tail so gleefully,

Knocking about the light Christmas tree balls.
She becomes quite shocked as one of them falls.

Holly thinks her gifts are ribbons and bows
She chews them and hides them, where?, no one knows.

Holly loves to romp in fresh fallen snow.
Her happy dark eyes just twinkle and glow.

Her cute black face is covered like frosting
While chasing a rabbit she's accosting .

She has a good canine friend named Jessie.
Holly and Jesse's paws get quite messy.

After their long frisky walk in the park
Holly gets tired from her Christmas lark.

When dinner completes her desire,
She loves to keep cozy by our log fire.

Holly is content with pats on her head,
Then snuggles to sleep at foot of my bed.

12-18-17

Christmas Story Contest
Sponsor Eve Roper

*This is a tribute to a very good friend's two dogs,
Holly and Jessie, who reside in England.
 
Merry Christmas to everyone!

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Joseph P. DiMino January 26, 2018 at 6:11 PM Delightful! Pets become family for sure. You have to love them all. Great read, Connie!

Darlene De Beaulieu January 18, 2018 at 7:40 AM Conni. It made me smile. Have a nice day my friend.e I like this cute poe you wrote. Have a nice day my friend.

Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 6:58 PM A touching poem Connie, I do love pets and animals; just recently lost my cat Shadow after a bizarre occurrence, but this poem makes it a little easier to cope;-) Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2018 at 9:30 PM Oh, I am sorry to hear that. We lost our kitty last year. He was about 12. Thank you Keith. Animals are also healers. xxoo

James Inman January 6, 2018 at 12:49 AM A lovely warming write Connie. Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2018 at 9:31 PM Thank you James. : )

Jannie Breedt January 2, 2018 at 4:34 AM Hi Connie love, how splendid to find you are currently no 3 on best poems. I couldnt wish it for anyone better. Delightful poem. Happy new year my friend. Jannie Breedt January 4, 2018 at 4:26 AM I had the best christmas ever because I changed my thinking and attitude. Its comes down to a choice. I was all alone but quite content in my own skin. Thank you for asking. Hope yours was as warm as your kind heart. Connie Marcum Wong January 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM Thank you Jannie. How was your new year? I wish you the best year ever my friend! : ) xxoo

John Fleming December 31, 2017 at 1:10 PM Hope your Christmas was a contented and happy occasion, Connie. Allow me to offer you my very best wishes for the forth coming New Year...and, of course, my very warmest regards. Your good friend. :) john P.s I have not had much time for poetry of late...very little respite at Christmas for us poor "Posties" - Lol! :) Connie Marcum Wong January 2, 2018 at 2:24 PM I haven't been online nearly as much either because of health issues but I am hoping this new year will be a much better year healthwise. I wish you a very wonderful inspired year my friend. Thank you. I always enjoy your poetry and learn from you. I had a very lovely Christmas and New year with my granddaughter. Blessings, Connie : ) xxoo

Rhoda Tripp December 30, 2017 at 4:02 PM Congratulations, Connie. Can most certainly imagine these two romping. Great write. Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2017 at 5:22 PM I wish you could see the photo that inspired this poem. My friend's little Holly had her cute little black face powdered with white snow. Just adorable! Thank you Rhoda. : )

Robert Lindley December 27, 2017 at 7:17 AM What a wonderful picture you have painted my friend. Pets are a blessing and make life far more enjoyable. I do so very much miss my dog midnight. Connie Marcum Wong December 27, 2017 at 11:47 AM I have read that doggie people live longer and healthier lives. I am sure that goes the same for cats. I have to agree with you. They make life delightful. Thank you Robert. I hope you enjoyed a Merry Christmas! : )xxoo

Len Gasun December 25, 2017 at 12:04 AM I feel an urge of borrowing Holly from your very good friend through you, after reading this sweet and wonderful poem. She's really lovely and adorable. This is a big favorite and a winner for me. A very beautiful and lovely tribute my dear friend. Thanks for sharing and your lovely visit. Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless! Lots of love and hugs from me. Connie Marcum Wong December 27, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thank you so much Leonora. My friend sent me a cute photo of her little black Scotty named Holly, with her face dusted with snow, and it inspired my poem. It is so nice to hear from you. I hope you had a beautiful Christmas! Love, Connie : )xxoo

Kelly Deschler December 24, 2017 at 2:34 PM Very cute and a joy to read... Nicely written and rhymed, Connie ... Holly sounds a lot like my cat. She loves playing under the Christmas tree too and getting into the wrapped gifts! ... A Merry Christmas to you and I wish you all the best for the New Year!

Joanna Daniel December 24, 2017 at 6:53 AM A great tribute to two lovely dogs, Connie, congratulations:) wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas:)

Vladislav Raven December 23, 2017 at 7:21 PM Hi Connie, a wonderful write indeed. Funny thing, the dogs do love playing in the snow. I can just picture everything so clearly, such wonderful images. This is a wonderful tribute poem Connie. This has to be a fave. Love the images and dogs in general. Your pen runs gold once more. Wishing you and the family a Merry Christmas Connie. Wishing you a wonderful year to come. Hugs....Mike. XX

Mick Talbot December 23, 2017 at 5:04 PM A beautiful tribute to your friends' dogs. Its a winner for me! Merry Christmas to you and your kin!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 23, 2017 at 3:28 PM - A lovely and adorable poem, Connie :) - Merry Christmas to you and your family :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2017 at 1:18 PM Great story telling. Merry Christmas Connie.

Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2017 at 9:04 PM Connie, I was thinking this was for the picture contest and wondering which picture you based it on. Anyway, I can see you got a win, so I am very glad for that. And I hope to see many more poems from you this season, sweetie! (that was so nice of you to do that blog. I seriously was gonna do one in a few days after I had some time to read a few poems in it. What do you think, should I do another blog next week?)

Alona Perlin December 22, 2017 at 5:29 PM Very sweet. Congratulations!

Eve Roper December 22, 2017 at 5:25 PM Thank you for your beautiful written tribute ,Connie, congratulations on your win ! Merry Christmas and Hugs Eve ~`* Connie Marcum Wong December 27, 2017 at 12:20 PM I was happy to enter your contest Eve. I had written this poem and then saw it would work for your contest. Thank you very much for my 3rd placement. I hope you had a great Christmas too! : )xxoo

Joseph May December 22, 2017 at 7:09 AM Wonder write Connie....Merry Christmas! Connie Marcum Wong December 22, 2017 at 10:25 AM Thank you Joseph. My best wishes to you and family for a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year! : )

Maria Williams December 22, 2017 at 1:03 AM Holly sounds like one lucky little dog Connie,a sunny life in her Hawaiian Haven. Good luck in the contest. Let me also take this opportunity to wish you and your beautiful family "Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year"....Maria xxx Connie Marcum Wong December 22, 2017 at 1:18 AM My note explains about these lucky doggies living in England not Hawaii Maria. Thank you very much. Wish I could have a dog but it isn't possible right now. ; )

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2017 at 4:33 PM this is just adorable, Connie. Was it one of the pictures she showed us?? Or am I mixing up with another contest? I am really happy to see you had time to do this cute poem. I am not teaching this week, sweetie, but am super busy. I OUGHT to be cleaning right now. Oh my, I need to fly!!! Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2017 at 4:42 PM This was inspired from photos of Yvonne's Scotty she sent me with snow dusted all over Holly's cute face. Guess you didn't read my note at the bottom of my poem. Thank you Andrea. Hugs xxoo

Silent One December 19, 2017 at 7:40 AM Great story telling Connie, lucky dogs live in a great country! But, I am bias. Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2017 at 11:07 AM I agree. My ancestors are English and Irish, two Islands and I too live on an island where I've lived for 38 years. Thank you. Merry Christmas (Mele Kalikimaka!).

CayCay Godwin December 18, 2017 at 9:53 PM Absolutely as precious as precious can be. A delightful poem painting a frolicking pic for the reader of an adorable and loved Holly. I'm sure Eve won't be able to resist this poem. So glad you were able to find time to write, love reading you. Love ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2017 at 11:12 AM You leave the most cheerful and lovely comments CayCay. They are much appreciated by me! I hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays. Thank you my friend. xxoo : )

Akkina Downing December 18, 2017 at 7:10 PM Very lovely story of Holly! Good luck in the contes and I wish you a very merry Christmas too Miss Connie! Hugs and smiles :)

Alexis Y. December 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM Hi Connie, This is such a delightful Christmas tale. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Thanks for taking me on an adventure. Merry Christmas to you too:-) Alexis

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