Constance La France Poet Sonnet

The Grinch In Me

"Christmas doesn't come from a store but 
perhaps means a little bit more."
Quote from Dr. Seuss's Book, 
How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
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In my childhood-   I loved Christmas with joy,
but now I hate Christmas . . . I am a Grinch;
oh yes,  a past so full of glee, of toy,
now I just find such pain- my heart does pinch.

Other people relish the songs and cheer,
but I have built a place to hide away;
other people gather family near,
not me-  I have nothing cheerful to say.

I have a box of things Christmas, so old,
they bring me tears-   sorrows of past great love;
I want to crush Christmas and dream thoughts cold,
oh red, oh gold, sparkling garnish-  a dove.

Yes, yes Christmas is not about bought gifts;
but LOVE- oh God make me of love that drifts.

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December 12, 2018


Contest: Movie Magic

Sponsor: Gregory R Barden

Movie and Character:  How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Grinch

Fourth Place

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Keith Dovoric December 21, 2018 at 8:02 AM This is a truly honest piece of work. In all of the frenetic bustle that is the holiday season, it helps to reflect on the simplicity, sentiment, and innocence once harbored -- not to mention the bittersweet adieus we pay that time in our declining years. :( Lovely work. Constance La France December 23, 2018 at 9:23 AM Keith, thank you for the lovely comment, yes, we must stand back and ask ourselves what Christmas is about. For me it is a sad time of memories but I am trying very hard to put that behind me. I love the song by Faith Hill that I put with my poem too from the Grinch movie ~

Constance La France December 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM Thank you Paul, Sun and Carolyn for those great comments, so appreciated ~

Carolyn Devonshire December 13, 2018 at 12:58 PM Although Christmas is a painful time for many, at least we now know why the Grinch tried to ruin it for everyone. There is such a sadness in your poem, Dear Heart, and you took a very creative approach to the contest. Your theme is developed perfectly. Best wishes for success, my friend. Love, Carolyn Constance La France December 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM Love ~

Sunlite Wanter December 13, 2018 at 10:37 AM To give gifts but given only with love, no matter how small, but thoughtful, is a sweet part of Christmas, too. Like the wise men's gifts to Jesus and angel's singing. I've had all kinds of Christmases in my long life. You have done some good writing for your contest. Constance La France December 14, 2018 at 10:01 AM ~.~

Paul Callus December 13, 2018 at 10:22 AM See...true to my word, I have come back again, and am definitely not disappointed! I believe that those who partook of the love and joy of Christmas when they were young, will eventually find good cheer again! Regards // paul Constance La France December 14, 2018 at 10:02 AM Thanks for coming back !

Constance La France December 13, 2018 at 7:38 AM Thank you Eve and CayCay for visiting my poem with those great comments, appreciate so much ~

CayCay Godwin December 13, 2018 at 7:35 AM Very touching. There's much about Christmas that can cause one a bad, sad, or otherwise negative mood without their primary focus being love. Your poem is full of emotion that's realness is most palatable. Still, much as I enjoyed the poem, I wish you unexpected, sustaining joy this season. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Constance La France December 13, 2018 at 7:37 AM Hugs !!

Eve Roper December 12, 2018 at 7:44 PM Dear Heart, my feelings are also like the Grinch.. At least for this year and maybe for a few more years.. Well done write and good luck in the contest. Constance La France December 13, 2018 at 7:37 AM you understand !

Constance La France December 12, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thanks Carolyn and Paul for visiting my poem, appreciate. Sorry it was not finished Carolyn Devonshire December 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM So glad I was able to see the final version. Awesome work!

Paul Callus December 12, 2018 at 8:15 AM Hope I'm not interrupting your trend of thought, Constance, while you prepare your 'magic' potion:) I will be back; in the meantime thank you for the lovely song. Regards // paul Constance La France December 12, 2018 at 1:05 PM Come back please!!

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 6:08 AM Hi, Dear Heart. Let me know when the poem is written. Gregory came up with a very interesting topic for his contest. I'm also working on an entry. Hugs, Carolyn Constance La France December 12, 2018 at 1:06 PM Come back, come back !!