Jennifer Proxenos Poet Lyric

Tucked Away In a Forest

Tucked away in a forest, where treetops did sway
Lived a family pondering why they felt this way,
A miracle was to happen, which was certain to heal,
And their faith to God, was a joy to reveal.

The forest was giving, they lived off the land,	,
Each member of the family, lending a hand
Dad a carpenter, crafted a variety of toys,
Mother sewed outfits for the girls and the boys.

Dad went out in the snow and spotted a tree,
He heard it whisper, please choose and take me,
A bright star shone brightly, and there it did stay,
Angels opening a pathway to the babe in the hay.

Poem Competition: A Christmas Carol Poetry Contest
Lyric written to the Christmas Carol of: AWAY IN A MANGER
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
2021/12/08

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Valsa George January 23, 2022 at 7:59 AM You have chosen a scene so unique and shows the family's self dependence to suit to the environs they lived, a family where each one carried out his/ her responsibility and each lent a helping hand to the other... ! I am sure it is the Holy family ! A great Christmas carol, Jennifer

Jack Horne January 6, 2022 at 5:11 AM this is really lovely

P.S. Awtry December 20, 2021 at 6:00 AM Makes me wistful for a different time! Very creative writing! Best wishes for a win :) -ps

Kim Rodrigues December 19, 2021 at 4:31 PM Enjoyed your rendition! :)

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2021 at 9:50 AM by the way, thanks for all your lovely comments, Jennifer and a very merry Xmas

Anitha Jayasankar December 18, 2021 at 9:08 AM Aww, how come I missed this beautiful write of yours dear Jenni... Lovely Christmas story penned so well in your own unique style my friend... Enjoyed reading... Wishing you and your loved ones Merry Christmas. Hugs.. ~ Ani

Eve Roper December 17, 2021 at 10:53 AM awe, a beautiful lyric my friend. Hope you are doing well. Happy Holidays with lots of hugs and love especially from my side of the world.

Panagiota Romios December 17, 2021 at 8:24 AM Awesome, Jennifer mou. I put in a plea to the greek gods to have you win))) Panagiota Jennifer Proxenos December 17, 2021 at 11:56 AM You are my special person , love you dear friend, Greek hugs and blessings, Happy Happy Christmas to you and your lovely family. oxoxoxox

Debra L Brown December 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM I enjoyed this, you painted a very nice picture. Merry Christmas...

Sara Kendrick December 13, 2021 at 4:43 AM Reads like a good contender to me. I like your take on the Christmas story. Way to go. Thanks for the visits to my page. I hope this is the best holiday season up to this point in your life and may they only get better for you. Sara

Gershon Wolf December 12, 2021 at 4:50 PM "He heard it whisper, please choose and take me." Jennifer, this line is absolutely magical. Huzzah! Season's best, Gershon

Jack Horne December 12, 2021 at 7:08 AM awww, this is lovely, my friend & works beautifully with the tune

Quoth Theraven December 11, 2021 at 6:43 PM Hello Jennifer, I see the little girl with fresh opened eyes shining bright in your poem. Enjoying the long winter's night with hymns playing in a sugar plum fairie filled head. -Richard

Lindsay Laurie December 11, 2021 at 4:48 PM Hello Jennifer ... a fine set of lyrics indeed to inspire the spirit of Christmas' true meaning - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Alexis Y. December 10, 2021 at 8:06 AM WoW! Jennifer, Your well written lyrics work well to the tune of “ Away In A Manager “. It was a challenge for me to write a Christmas Carol for the contest, you my friend did a good job. Best of luck to you in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend:-) Alexis

Paghunda Zahid December 10, 2021 at 6:33 AM Wow Jennifer, this is lovely... Must be placed. Good luck

Deb M December 9, 2021 at 3:03 PM Your poem is just lovely Jennifer. Enjoyed! Debx

Vijay Pandit December 9, 2021 at 12:47 PM Loved your poem, Jennifer. Much festive spirit you convey through wonderful images.

Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2021 at 11:26 AM so sweet to sing to that cute Christmas song, Jennifer. Love this.

Bill Baker December 8, 2021 at 5:56 PM Wow! Great entry, Jennifer. well written and enjoyable to read/ sing. Your friend, Bill (This contest has some great entries, good luck). Smiles ~ Blessings

Sam Kauffman December 8, 2021 at 1:22 PM Jennifer, I love this. The setting in the forest is perfect for the lyrical setting of the song like wind through tree boughs and I love the weaving of the Christmas story into the life of the family. Best of all wishes for the contest. Blessings! Hope you are staying cool in the pool!

Tom Cunningham December 8, 2021 at 12:08 PM Love your take on the Christmas classic Carol away in a manger. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Heidi Sands December 8, 2021 at 11:35 AM Beautifully written Jennifer. I love this :) I hope your day is going well !