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Rascals Three and the Christmas Tree

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Written 17th December 2020


 

 

The Christmas trees reminds me so Of Christmases from long ago Gazing up at the tree so tall When I were a young girl so small. Back in the day, when things were tight For us no pretty sparkling lights Little candles lit up the tree Flickering away merrily. The fairy placed on top, up high Was joy for my sisters and I Just a paper dolly was she Prettiest thing upon the tree. Made with crepe paper was her dress Which on and off we'd oft' times fetch By the time us three girls were through An awful mess she would look too. A peek in the crackers we’d sneak Those on the tree placed nice and neat Not nearly so neat was the tree Devoured by the terrible three. Pretty baubles hung on the tree Pity they broke so easily Their usage could have been prolonged If three rascals hadn’t come along. So many times the tree was found Tumbled down when we'd been around Before mum saw the disarray  The dreadful three had run away.

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Date: 12/11/2024 2:03:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my Flash Poetry Challenge, Beryl. I enjoyed the poetic antics of the "Rascals Three," especially the last stanza. Confession is good for the soul! ;-)
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/12/2024 11:09:00 AM
Thank you Mark, I’ve enjoyed the Flash Poetry Challenges… Beryl
Date: 12/18/2020 10:40:00 AM
Just wondering how you could tell a fairy from an angel? Happy Christmas memories! Aloha! Rico
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/20/2020 10:57:00 AM
Thank you for the advice, but it appears angels scold and preach! Aloha! Rico
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/18/2020 4:06:00 PM
Fairies are pretty and have magic in their wands, where angels are elegant and serene, they protect and guide us when we fall apart at the seams... Thank you Rico ~ Belle
Date: 12/18/2020 6:31:00 AM
Happy Christmas memories Belle, it will be a strange one this year. Tom
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/18/2020 3:50:00 PM
Yes Tom, memories that never fade. It will be strange this year, we have to wear a smile and get on with it. All the best, Belle
Date: 12/17/2020 10:39:00 PM
They had their fun. Lovely poem. ~~
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/18/2020 3:43:00 PM
They definitely did have loads of fun... thank ~ Belle
Date: 12/17/2020 4:39:00 PM
Hi Belle, It sounds like you and your sisters had some great Christmas memories when you all were young. Thanks for sharing such fun and nostalgic memories:-) Alexis
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/17/2020 4:47:00 PM
Hi Alexis, I’m one of five sisters, it was us eldest three sisters, the other two had yet to make their appearance. Yes we did have fun and made magic memories, as you do when you’re young. Thank you... Belle :-)
Date: 12/17/2020 2:32:00 PM
A beautiful Christmas narrative tree, Belle!!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 12/17/2020 3:06:00 PM
Thank you very much Newton. Seasonal greetings... Belle

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