I Am a Christmas Clone

I AM A CHRISTMAS CLONE

I’m brought to beneath the
Christmas tree every year,
I have learnt to hibernate
Eleven months,
Never shed a tear,
Have one fear,
It’s freezing in here!
I am not quite sure if 
I am human or toy,
But know from feeling dizzy 
I bring joy.
I must be a clone, for there are 
Millions of me,
Beneath many a tree.
I have learnt to cope with a silent life,
Would be somewhat afraid to come 
Out to a world of strife!
People talk to me I see their lips move,
They are telling me, 
Play your Christmas jingle louder,
They forget I am programmed 
And set in a groove.
I want to jump out and join
In the joyous 
Laughter and play,
Please don’t pack me away again after 
New Year’s day,
I long to touch your pretty face 
I see, and hold your hand,
I long to open a present and join 
Your merry band,
I see tears of happiness,
You seem so glad,
This should make it worthwhile, but,
I’m sad. 
I’m stuck in a Christmas Globe, 
But want to see more.
I see children running down the steps
With utter glee,
If I am dropped 
My world would break,
Prepared to take
That chance, would I then be free 
Will you make
Me a promise, to take
Good care of me?
 
Stuck in a Christmas Globe Poetry Contest
Sponsor Bobby May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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December 21, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Congrats on your win with this lovely write Jennifer, Blessings
Proxenos Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Thank-you Joseph, I hope that your New year will be showered with blessings, Jennifer.
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December 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM
- Sorry late response ... Congratulations on your winning poem, Jenny :) - Christmas is approaching ... and I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 8:04 AM
Hi Anne Lise , your wonderful support and friendship since I joined is treasured. Blessings, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Oh I hope you're not dropped! Congratulations on your win!
Proxenos Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 8:03 AM
But he will be taken care of if it happen.s Thank-you MLK for all your continued support during the last year my friend, hope 2020 is a year to remember and that all your heart's desires come to fruition. Blessings, Jennifer.
Green Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 6:57 AM
Congrats Jennifer on your wonderful win with this amazing poem.
Proxenos Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Thank-you Chris - may you and yours have a blessed Christmas my supportive friend. Jennifer.
Barden Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 4:48 AM
Sincere congratulations on your win in Bobby's Christmas Globe contest, Jennifer - keep up the great work, my friend! Blessings! :o) <3
Proxenos Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Thank-you Gregory - thank-you for your encouraging words and may you and your family have a blessed Christmas. Jennifer.
Chiri Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 11:12 PM
Jennifer congrats on s beautiful win!;)
Chiri Avatar
December 21, 2019 at 8:28 AM
Lol yours are off the charts!;) love reading them!;)
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 5:28 AM
Brenda thank you for your congrats - your poetry rocks my friend! Happy holidays! Hugs Jennifer
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December 12, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Congratulations, Jennifer!
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 5:26 AM
Kim you really are sweet, and I do love your deep thinking poetry. Have a blessed Christmas my friend - wishes to you and your family. Hugs, Jennifer.
Na Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 6:55 PM
Congrats on your winning poem Jennifer
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 5:24 AM
Thank-you Gregory, had a great deal of fun writing it! All the best and a wonderful Christmas to you and yours. Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 6:42 PM
Cute write, smile after smile… Congrats on your win in Bobby's contest, Jennifer. Season's best, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 3:58 AM
Thank-you you so much Gershon - hope you have happy, restful days over this holiday season. Hugs, Jennifer.
May Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 2:35 PM
Wonderfully written Sis!! #1 in my books
Proxenos Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 3:56 AM
Hi Bobby, thank-you for my wonderful win. May you and your family enjoy a blessed Christmas and may God shower you with happiness and health in the coming year. You are a wonderful friend and feel privileged and honored to have met you on soup. Hugs, Jennifer.
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December 2, 2019 at 11:07 PM
Jennifer, This poem packed away so many smiles within the clone's cold globe. Within the wall, a longing to be free. The comments were the icicles on the cake. Good luck in Bobby's contest. -Richard
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December 5, 2019 at 6:59 AM
Hi Richard, I enjoy your comments as much as I enjoy your poems, such substance -thank-you for your wishes also Richard. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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December 2, 2019 at 1:26 AM
Magical both in content and style. have started sorting through stamps. You have given me an early start to Christmas and brought back memories of when my Mum and I used to get stamps on approval. We would count out our pennies and Dad would write a check for us. Hope you got my soup mail about them arriving. I feel a connection with your grandfather as I am going through them. He put a lot of loving care into them. Very best regards and hugs David.
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December 2, 2019 at 11:02 AM
David my friend, I am so pleased the boxes arrived - were there 3? I hope you get all the joy you deserve to get - I did get your soup mail and I have to apologize but bad at replying to mail as our business and my poetry (to which I am addicted) take up all my time. Enjoy, best wishes, thank-you for a lovely comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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December 1, 2019 at 1:25 PM
wonderful write Jennifer...great ending...packed away year after year, wrapped with great care, never wanted to break it, but...if it means freedom... maybe... adored this one, best wishes in the contest :) hugs
Proxenos Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 12:45 AM
Hi Sandra, a Clone, afraid of life, willing to take the chance of facing it's strife, hoping the bottle will break so he can escape. Happy you enjoyed my friend, thank you for your wishes in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Hugs a
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December 1, 2019 at 10:34 AM
Well done Jenn, in your pleasant style lol...I feel like shaking your globe lol...great entry and best of luck...but I don't think you need it...happy holidays my friend...^WW^ :o)
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December 1, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Very sweet comment ^WW^ - you can shake it but don't break it! Thank-you for your wishes, I can't believe that a year has gone, is it as we get younger, the years go quicker???? LOL. Hugs and blessings, Jenn.
Kiser Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Oh very well done.
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:55 AM
Thank-you MLK - so happy you think so! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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December 1, 2019 at 8:58 AM
A well expressed tale. Hugs Rick.
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:54 AM
Thank you Rick - Glad you enjoyed Ricky! Hugs and blessings, Jenn.
Laurie Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 11:18 PM
G'day Jennifer ... another verse in your unique style Jennifer, and once again, it is very interesting - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:51 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed - although the 1st December a little early to send festive wishes as I am sure we will chat again. Thank you for a great comment Lindsay, Hugs, Jennifer.
Messina Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Great entry for the contest Jennifer. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Thanks also for stopping by. Hugs Charlie
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM
My pleasure Charlie, I do so enjoy your poems! Glad you enjoyed what I penned. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 5:02 PM
You gave a voice and feelings to the globe---and along the way spoke for the revelers..celebrating--the scene unfolds in your charming words my friend. Excellent write, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Thank-you Vijay, I do love your comment - so charismatic - a beautiful compliment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Na Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 1:24 PM
Hi Jennifer. very nice one. Best of luck in the contest
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:39 AM
Hi Gregory, kind of you to stop by. Thank- you for the wishes. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 30, 2019 at 12:53 PM
- Eleven months in the dark ... a sad fate ... of course she wants to be released - A wonderful story, my sister Jenny - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend ... we got some snow in day .... brrrrrrrr ... cold - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:37 AM
Snow in Norway - must be brrrrrrr..... but the homes there are geared for this type of weather - what was your temperature there my friend. A really sad fate, a sentence without parole! Hugs and blessings soul sister. Jenny.
Sands Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Well written for the contest. I could feel the feeling of being stuck in there. I do love snow globes though! :)
Proxenos Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:32 AM
Thank you dear Heidi, Just imagine if it could be true, a life sentence! They are cute though I agree. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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