Susie the Tiny Angel

She was the smallest of all the angels
although all the other angels were at 
least five feet tall, 
Susie the angel was no larger than a Barbie doll.

She was by far the cutest of all the Angels
but little Susie was a little sad this Christmas Season.

She had wings that's for sure, so she could reach
the top of Christmas trees but the toppers
were always too heavy which made Susie sad.

She spoke to the other Angels about it
of course they all offered to help her.
Susie explained she was thankful
but she really wanted to do it on her own.

That's when it happened Susie 
right then and there became the first
Angel to shed a tear.

She had turned so no one saw, 
but Susie felt badly.

The next day while alone Susie
thought of her troubles and it happened
again, except this time it was many tears.

"Wait" Susie thought "my tears sparkle".
So she thought more about her sadness.
More and more tears flowed.
That is when Susie realized this was all meant to be.

The next morning Susie visited her favorite homes
as she flew over the trees and spread her tears.

From that day on their were changes.
All Christmas trees would sparkle with 
the glitter of Susie's magic.

Susie wasn't sad at all she wasn't even crying.
She had been picked to be the Christmas Angel.
The one that made all trees sparkle.

Now Susie no longer worried about placing toppers.

To honor Susie changes were made to Christmas trees.
They were topped with a star that resembled her tears
or a small Angel just like Suzie, one that made
the whole tree glitter.

02~12~2014
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Contest Name: Children's Christmas or Holiday Tale
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Townsend Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 12:59 AM
Very heartwarming poem!
Deschler Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 6:33 PM
I can easily see this charming, whimsical poem being made into a children's book... Nicely done, Maurice! Congrats on your win with this magical write!
Bocsa Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 10:07 AM
I spontaneously enjoyed Susie.
Khemlani Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Hie Maurice! Such a sweet and festive writing piece. It's inspirational, too.
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Maurice.
Jerden Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 2:04 PM
The tiniest angel needed to meet Robert Hinshaw's littlest elf, I think! Well done, a great story! Congratulations!
Kayode Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 11:11 PM
This is super story and thanks for the enlightment; definitely a fav,congrats on the win Maurice...huggs
Haight Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Maurice, I enjoyed your sweet story about Susie Angel. Congratulations on your win! Sandra
Mehta Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Quite a creative write, congrats on the win
Lamoureux Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 8:34 AM
I enjoyed this sparkling piece.
Guzzi Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Charming! Innovative & sweet! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:15 PM
A tender little tale, Maurice. Worthy of the first place win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:14 PM
Beautiful story...congrats on your win
Roper Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Maurice, wonderful story, a 7 and congratulations on a great win. Blessings and oxox eve
Allison Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 3:51 PM
Dropping back with my congrats on your win Maurice:-) hugs Jan xxx
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 3:31 PM
wow, you are super creative this season, Maurice. I love how you produced such a charming Christmas tale. I bet you told such wonderful stories to your daughters when they were young.
Allison Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 2:36 AM
Absolutely delightful write my friend - it made me smile - thank you my friend - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 10:41 PM
I love my Susie angel on my tree. She always looks down and smiles at me. Sweet story Maurice.
Smith Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Beautiful story of hope my friend
Helppi Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 10:29 PM
This was charming!
A. Sharma Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 9:40 PM
Fantastic write Maurice! Carol is goin to luv it for sure! gl in contest!
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