Curtis Johnson Poet Rhyme

Reuben For Xmas

From the streets of San Francisco in 1984
There came a stranger knocking on our door

He was known by all in the neighborhood
His name was Reuben, and he wanted food

Reuben kept coming by, day after day
He was always hungry with not much to say

He was dirty, smelly, and tough to be around
He was tall, thin, and could use a few pounds

The Christmas Season was fast approaching
Everybody got busy shopping and rushing

Reuben spent his Christmas alone and cold
We decided this year to play a special role

On Christmas Day, Reuben sat with our family
We all ate and shared our gifts most happily                                       

Written112406. Entry:120221, A Christmas Gift Memory,
BJ Legros. 2P

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Bj Legros Kelley December 26, 2021 at 10:44 PM Curtis, thank you so much for your poem submission to the contest along with a big congratulations on your high placing win! Your memory of Reuben and your beautiful sharing of Christmas dinner, along with all the blessings your family shared with him captured the essence of what Christ mas is all about, the act of love in action. May God bless you in the coming new year with happy memories, good health and much joy. Again, thank you for sharing this poem! Curtis Johnson December 27, 2021 at 6:43 AM Thank you, BJ.

Christuraj Alex December 26, 2021 at 3:28 AM Great writing on Christmas love-sharing. You have given life to a character named Rueben. Beautiful. Congratulations! Curtis Johnson December 27, 2021 at 6:44 AM Thank you. Christuraj

Mark Koplin December 24, 2021 at 9:24 PM Congratulations on your win Curtis! Curtis Johnson December 27, 2021 at 6:44 AM Thanks, Mark.

Constance La France November 29, 2021 at 2:52 PM Curtis, congratulations on your Honorable Mention in my "X" (Xmas) New/Old Contest ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Curtis Johnson December 9, 2021 at 10:34 AM Thank you, Constance.