Like Christmas In July - Utah's Pioneer Day

A tribute on the twenty-fourth is paid
To pioneers who came here one July,
Then stopped in Salt Lake’s valley, where they stayed.
A tribute on the twenty-fourth is paid
To those who died; to those who lived and made
A Zion out of land both hot and dry.
A tribute on the twenty-fourth is paid
To pioneers who came here one July.

Like Christmas in July, this holiday,
Is celebrated with a huge parade.
The businesses are closed; the people play.
Like Christmas in July, this holiday
Is time for family, and good folks pray
That thoughts of those who sacrificed won’t fade.
Like Christmas in July, this holiday,
Is celebrated with a  huge parade!


For "Where in the world" Poetry Contest
of  Tracie ~*~ Indigo Dreamweaver

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/27/2010 6:05:00 PM
OMG..this is brilliant..beautiful , very lovely :)
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Date: 7/27/2010 6:34:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Constance~The Rambling Poet's~" contest "Christmas in July For Lyrical And Lovely Ladies". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/26/2010 6:56:00 PM
Congrats on your success in the contest. I loved this contest..and your poem. BG
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Date: 7/26/2010 6:50:00 AM
Congrats Andrea on your winning poem and 6th place in the ladies part of the Christmas contest with another awesome write from your gifted pen .. it was fun judging the contest with Constance and this is a well deserved win ... enjoy another winners circle moment.. with luv..
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Date: 7/25/2010 2:42:00 PM
Very interesting and descriptive poem about this local celebration, Andrea. Wishing you well in the contest. Am having a nice vacation. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/25/2010 1:06:00 PM
Great write that should do well in the contest..Good luck..Reads like a fun place to be on the 24th of July...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my devilment poem..Sara
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Date: 7/25/2010 9:39:00 AM
Very well written entry for Constance's contest, Andrea! Thank you for your always kind comments and have a great week!...Love, Gert
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Date: 7/24/2010 10:09:00 PM
If I could have my birthday twice a year I would be smiling all the time hehe Enjoyed your write Andrea.. Also glad you got your contest sorted out wrt the underlining problem you had.. Luv Wilma aka Miss Fickle :)
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Date: 7/24/2010 6:00:00 PM
An interesting entry in the contest. Good luck
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Date: 7/24/2010 4:23:00 PM
Christmas is coming soon. Enjoyed your write. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 7/24/2010 2:15:00 PM
Wonderful write but u need to show 'Lyric" as only that form accepted for Constance's part of the contest.. good luckk my friend.. enjoyed this read on the beach today.. with luv..
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