Charles Messina Poet Sonnet

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For those who haven't seen the movie, Clarence was the angel who saved George Bailey.

Thank You Clarence

My shaking hand ~ Inside my pants pocket 
Warmed it be  ~ When I pulled out my locket
Zuzu's baby picture ~ My dear treasured keep 
Always with me ~ By my bed when I sleep 
Her face so meek ~ So small and so squib 
As she sleeps silent ~ Alone in her crib 
I thought that I lost her ~ When she fell ill 
Pneumonia's burden ~ A baby's...sure fire kill 
Her temperature high ~ One hundred five 
She should have passed ~ Somehow, she's alive 
An haloed angel ~ Came to me that night 
He answered my prayers ~ Gave Zuzu...new light 
Ever since then, I've prayed ~ Along with my wife 
Clarence, thank you ~ It's a wonderful life 

12-13-2018
Movie Magic Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Gregory R. Barden
It's a wonderful life- George Bailey

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Kaveesha Ruwindi March 24, 2019 at 11:07 AM Back with congrats! :)

Connie Marcum Wong March 21, 2019 at 10:14 AM That is such a wonderful movie, I watch it every year around Christmas. So much happened in that movie I thought you condensed it so well. Congratulations on your win Charles! : )

Funom Makama December 18, 2018 at 10:52 AM Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend.

Robert Lindley December 16, 2018 at 11:22 AM Now my dear friend, this truly is an exquisite piece! I have always since first seeing that great movie loved it! As it represents the beauty, wonder and great blessing that, LIFE TRULY IS! A fav and this is a shining gem that inspires so..

M. L. Kiser December 14, 2018 at 6:36 AM Oh that movie never gets old; it retains it's magic, every year. Lovely poem.

Arthur Vaso December 14, 2018 at 1:15 AM I have seen the movie long ago, nice poem! :)

Eve Roper December 13, 2018 at 7:52 PM Nicely done, Charles. It is so hard to see a child sick ..the worry and suffering when you go through that, it's heart wrenching... Good luck in the contest. Charles Messina December 13, 2018 at 8:00 PM Yes, you are right, Eve, Heart wrenching for sure. Thank you :)

Kaveesha Ruwindi December 13, 2018 at 9:58 AM Oh, Charles, this is beautiful. I haven't watched the movie, but this is wonderful. Best of luck! Charles Messina December 13, 2018 at 7:59 PM Thank you so much, Kaveesha!

Constance La France December 13, 2018 at 7:55 AM Charles, oh so beautiful. I watch that movie each year and never get tired of it, I love that character Clarence, he is so delightful and the movie teaches us a great lesson. Well, this is a winner for me! Charles Messina December 13, 2018 at 7:59 PM I myself have watched this movie dozens of times, such a great movie..never gets old. Thank you so much Dear Heart for your ever always kind and thoughtful words!

Caren Krutsinger December 13, 2018 at 5:49 AM It is a wonderful life! So wonderful! Good luck in the contest; I feel like this is a winner! Charles Messina December 13, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thank you, Caren! Greg's contests are always a challenge...and tough to win. But I do thank you kindly :)