Who's That Knocking At My Door





On Christmas Eve, fast asleep,
     since I counted all my sheep,
Snug and warm in bed, I lay
     till I wake on Christmas Day.

Who's that knocking at my door?
     God, it's only half-past four!
Half asleep and half awake,
     suddenly, I start to shake.

Is it bad news, is it good?
     Now alarmed, think if I should
walk the hall down to that door,
     lift the curtain to explore?

Would I see some monster eyes,
     or a burglar in disguise?
Not thinking straight, this is true;
     but I must, this I knew.

Knocking, knocking, still, I hear
     That late-night sound that I fear.
Half-past four on Christmas Eve;
    this- I still could not believe.

Slowing walking with great heed
     to confront this scary deed;
pulled the curtain back to see-
     then I laughed so happily!

A tall box, there in my sight
     'gainst the door, this windy night,
knocking on the glass, you see,
     Christmas late delivery!


December 18, 2015

~2nd Place~
Contest: Who's That Knocking At My Door?
Sponsor: Tammy Reams
Judged: 01/02/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/8/2016 11:57:00 PM
Sandra, Congrats on your win. ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/4/2016 10:01:00 AM
SANDRA, Congrats on your "Who is Knocking at my Door? WIN... Luv **SKAT**
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/7/2016 4:38:00 PM
Thank you so much, Skat. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/3/2016 6:03:00 AM
Lovely! Congrats on your placement, Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/3/2016 9:48:00 AM
Thank you, Balveen. I appreciate your visit with your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/24/2015 7:34:00 AM
when the rains fall, they will feel so warm even in cold if they are poured through your lines. You are superb, fantastic and just wow! Its nice I visited this page. Compliments of the season dear poet!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/26/2015 8:35:00 PM
Hi Funom, thank you so much for visiting my poem, and leaving such uplifting and complimentary comments. I really appreciate it. All the best to you for the upcoming New Year. Sandra
Date: 12/19/2015 10:03:00 AM
Wow! This is a very wonderful take in the contest my dear friend, Sandra. I extremely enjoyed! Thank you so much my friend and Good luck! Have a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/21/2015 9:00:00 AM
Hi Leonora, thank you so much for visiting my poem and for your uplifting and supportive comment. Merry Christmas to you and yours too! Love and hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/18/2015 4:38:00 PM
Very GREAT take on this contest! You will do great Sandra..*smiles*
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/21/2015 8:58:00 AM
Glad you liked it, Laura! Thanks for the positive comment. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/18/2015 3:40:00 PM
Now that is a GREAT knock knock at the door!!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/21/2015 8:57:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea! Had fun working on it. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/18/2015 3:17:00 PM
what a relief! Nice work...BG
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/21/2015 8:57:00 AM
Ha Ha, glad it kept you in suspense! Thanks for the positive comment, Sandra
Date: 12/18/2015 2:08:00 PM
Love the twist at the end Sandra good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/21/2015 8:55:00 AM
Thanks, Jan. It was a fun write. Hugs, Sandra
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