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The 12 Days of Yuletide In the Desert Southwest

On the first day of yuletide my dear presented me Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the second day of yuletide my dear presented me Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the third day of yuletide my dear presented me Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the fourth day of yuletide my dear presented me Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the fifth day of yuletide my dear presented me Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the sixth day of yuletide my dear presented me Six Gila Monsters Five Copper rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the seventh day of yuletide my dear presented me Seven Apache Trout Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the eighth day of yuletide my dear presented me Eight Ranchers Ranching Apache Trout a swimming Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the ninth day of yuletide my dear presented me Nine Concheros Dancing Eight Ranchers Ranching Apache Trout a swimming Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the Tenth day of yuletide my dear presented me Ten Lizards Leaping Nine Concheros Dancing Eight Ranchers Ranching Seven Apache Trout Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the eleventh day of yuletide my dear presented me Organ Pipe Cactus Ten Lizards Leaping Nine Concheros Dancing Eight Ranchers Ranching Seven Apache Trout Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree On the twelfth day of yuletide my dear presented me Twelve Woodpeckers Pecking Organ Pipe Cactus Ten Lizards Leaping Nine Concheros Dancing Eight Ranchers Ranching Seven Apache Trout Six Gila Monsters Five Copper Rings! Four Cardinals Three Cactus Wrens Two White Winged Doves And Gambel's Quail neath a Palo Verde Tree!

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Date: 10/19/2023 9:12:00 AM
Enjoyed your holiday of twelve days. Now I will try to narrate about my entertainment. Love.
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/20/2023 1:06:00 PM
Thank you Anisha :) This was a lot of fun for me. I actually wrote another one since writing this one, that second one was from memories of The San Francisco Bay area of my childhood. I am having fun with the 12 Days theme! I hope you write your poem soon, I'm sure it will be uplifting :) <3
Date: 10/15/2023 8:11:00 AM
Wow! Thanks for sharing this Christmas song... exemplifying what your contest requires. God bless you.
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/16/2023 12:26:00 PM
Thank you Beata! God bless you as well :) <3
Date: 10/14/2023 2:08:00 PM
Loved it Darlene, creative writing and a fun read together, my poetess friend. Enjoy the holidays with your family! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/14/2023 5:44:00 PM
Thank you Bill, it was a fun write :) The upcoming Holidays are really looming, and there is so much to plan for! This may be used in our Family Christmas Presentation, and that is a big project for ole' grammy! It helps to focus on making happy memories. I hope you and your family are blessed as you gear up for the holidays as well :)
Date: 10/12/2023 8:07:00 PM
Marvelous, BJ!... -- And a Japanese transistor radio! (You know, the 1959 kind where the antenna is all bent and everything, and all you can get is static)... Or how about this: -- And a calendar from my insurance man. ~ Alan Sherman
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/14/2023 12:49:00 AM
Lol Gershon! To be honest, I do appreciate the calendars from the insurance man....come to think of it!
Date: 10/12/2023 12:33:00 PM
Wonderful! You’ve made it interesting
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/14/2023 12:47:00 AM
Thank you Kim! :)
Date: 10/11/2023 3:45:00 PM
Terrific BJ - lovely desert SW write. Love it! :)
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:29:00 PM
Thank you so much Linda, it was so much fun to write. I can't wait to see the submissions for the contest I wrote this for! I am always so curious about flora and fauna of other regions and interested in fun educational nuggets! We are preparing for a Family Christmas Presentation, and I love adding a wee bit of educational fun into the grand-babies minds, that was what inspired this parody as well as the contest! I'm still in the process of figuring out how to implement it into the program, but I can hardly wait! :) <3
Date: 10/11/2023 9:01:00 AM
Wonderful example. much love, Prayers too, Gina
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:22:00 PM
Thank you so much Gina, I so appreciate your encouraging words :) Thank you for the prayers, as well, I appreciate those big time! God bless you my sweet friend <3
Date: 10/10/2023 1:15:00 PM
this is a really cool idea you came up with for your contest. GREAT example!
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:20:00 PM
You are always so encouraging Andrea, thank you! :) <3
Date: 10/10/2023 11:17:00 AM
thanks for the giggles this is fun:-) hugs Jan xx
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:19:00 PM
I'm glad the poem brought you joy, laughter is the best medicine! :) Hugs to you as well Jan!
Date: 10/9/2023 4:29:00 PM
Haha, getting into the Christmas spirit early I see! This a clever write BJ! Have a blessed day
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:17:00 PM
:) Thank you Anna! What do you want for Christmas? Can I interest you in a Gila Monster? I have some extra to share, but then again, one is one too many as far as pets go! ;) You be blessed too sweet friend!
Date: 10/9/2023 1:37:00 PM
What a wonderful/creative early Christmas write. I love It... Fav....... Have a wonderful day writing away.................
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:15:00 PM
Thank you Paula :) I'm so honored with your fave! You have so brightened my day <3 Have a wonderful rest of your week sweet friend :)
Date: 10/9/2023 2:24:00 AM
Two years ago I wrote a spoof on the first day of Christmas. It was well received. Your poem is more spiritual and serious. Love it really. It's my favorite carol. Blessings
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/14/2023 12:40:00 AM
OK, I saw it! It is a fun one and leaves you wondering, hm?! I never thought of that!
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Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 10/11/2023 6:14:00 PM
Thank you Victor! I will look for it, I want to read it, and maybe I already did, but sounds wonderful! Thank you for your encouraging comments and visits, you always make my day :)

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