LOST AND FOUND

I’m lost, the snow’s so deep, red scarf left as a mark, but gone,
I need to nap, a busy night, Santa and Rudolph will miss me
Sleep, I must sleep, so tie my shoe around a tree with thorn,
Must prepare for dread, for what lies ahead, a villager passing heard
My sleepy voice, and from beneath a steep pile of snow peeped out
A blue sleeved arm and shoe-less foot, so he awakened me,
I would freeze in this bitter breeze, a hot glass of milk is
What you need, the stranger said, so tearfully I did explain,
I feared a wolf with fang, poor tired Santa forgot to head count, 
Please help, all I know is address North Pole, so elf and stranger
Walked hand in hand, leaving footprints in the snow like sand, 
Was this stranger assigned, of course we know he was, with speedy swirl, 
Found themselves in Santa’s house, beside his spouse, address North Pole. 
A miracle Santa declared and looked around, but no-one was there!





Competition Entry: Footprints
Dated: 02/05/2021
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Jayasankar Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 3:14 AM
What a sweet miraculous beautiful poem that I picked to read now dear Jenni... Thoroughly enjoyed reading this awesome story my friend... Have a lovely day... Hugs... ~ Ani
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May 26, 2021 at 4:54 PM
Ah a guardian angel sent by God to save the little elf. A special Christmas Miracle. Lovely imaginative write my friend. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 12:27 PM
So true, great you noticed that the angel sent by God to help the elf was significant and the focal point of the story. Best wishes my friend thank you for your lovely comments, Jennifer - hugs and blessings.
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 4:38 PM
I see this indeed made the winner list. Belated Congrats. and thanks for viewing several of my poems yesterday.
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May 30, 2021 at 12:20 PM
Hi AndreA, thank-you so much for your wonderful comments, much appreciated my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Andresen Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 2:46 AM
- A wonderful poem, dear Jenny - Congratulations on your win :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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May 12, 2021 at 11:16 PM
Hey Sunshine Smile so good to see you, are you back home and resting. Your comments always make me smile and think how lucky I am to have such a wonderful friend from across the pond. Hugs Jennifer.
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May 7, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Hey Jennifer, I hope you are alright?
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May 12, 2021 at 11:18 PM
Always does your cute caring character comes to the fore my darling friend. Yes I'm fine but my time has to be divided between poetry and work. Hugs Paghunda , Jennifer.
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May 7, 2021 at 8:12 AM
Very well done Jennifer. It pushed all my buttons. the praises below are well deserved. - Ken
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May 30, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Ken, thank you for a wonderful comment, much appreciated. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Roper Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 11:08 PM
Love this verse, Jennifer, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:20 PM
Thank-you Eve, - I did edit and repost, but as it was allowed, I thought it would be best as an option for time. Hugs my dear friend, Jennifer.
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May 5, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations on your win, Jennifer! A wonderful metaphor for miracles all wrapped up in the symbol of self-sacrificing love in Santa Claus with Christmas as the background. So creatively poetic! Really enjoyed it! Hope you are well as you prepare to celebrate the miracle of miracles. Blessings to you. Happy Easter dear friend.
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May 12, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Hi Sam, reading to a non-poet is not really the ideal situation especially when there job is editing of newspapers, magazines, government contracts and MBA papers, as their english is perfection in all the above, but we are allowed poetic licence as that is what poetry is all about. A wonderful comment thank-you Sam, Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 5, 2021 at 11:12 AM
A charming creative piece Jennifer. Enjoyed it. love phyl
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May 12, 2021 at 11:27 PM
Phil, a great comment, forgive me for not replying sooner and for my visits being a little sparse, but we run a business from home and it is taxing to do work and poetry. I love your poetry. Hugs, Jennifer
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May 5, 2021 at 2:16 AM
Charmingly reminiscing Christmas past. Beautifully written dearest, Jennifer. Good luck! Hugs xxx
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Thank-you Demetrios, a wonderful comment, thank you for your good luck wishes, I got a 2nd in the contest. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 4, 2021 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations!
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May 12, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Thank-you Alex, don't think we know one another will be visiting you soon. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 4, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations Jenn... That's a wonderful sweet story... Loved it... Imagery too is great
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May 12, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Thank-you Pagunda, you always say the sweetest things, Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 4, 2021 at 7:53 AM
What a cute story, Jennifer! I enjoyed your creative take on the contest and I smiled while reading your poem. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn
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May 12, 2021 at 11:34 PM
I enjoyed your contest Carolyn, in fact very much indeed. It was a challenge shortening a 27 line poem to 14 lines but fun also. Be well dear friend, and thank-you for my 2nd win, was thrilled. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 3, 2021 at 5:23 PM
A most enjoyable read Jennifer, best wishes for the contest. God bless… Belle
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May 12, 2021 at 11:35 PM
Thank-you Belle, glad you enjoyed my poem, keep well and writing your awesome poems. Hugs, Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 2:53 PM
this is a sweet one for her contest, dear. Hope to see it on the winners' list.
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May 12, 2021 at 11:37 PM
Thank you Andrea, dear friend, such a kind thing to say. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Nice one Jenny, really good with nice imagery and a nice tale well told but just one thing, how can you write about snow when you don't get any in SA? Hope you've had a nice weekend, Take care, Gordon
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May 12, 2021 at 11:39 PM
We do, once every 10 years! Then offices, shops business all close as even adults play in the snow. A beautiful comment Gordon. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 2, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Best for the contest, sweet lady. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:42 PM
Hi Gina, thank-you for all your visits and lovely comments. Hugs, Jennifer.
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May 2, 2021 at 10:39 AM
Now you've got me humming Christmas carols lol. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend, hope alls well. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:43 PM
Hi Tom, Maybe this Christmas coming could be more relaxed, but at the moment we are going through our third wave. Hope all the family stays well, Blessings, Jennifer.
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