Wow

Wow, Christmas in July for me
would bring a face I long to see.

Hair of red and temper to match,
green eyes twinkling, quite a catch.

Heart of pure gold, just her way.
Would never turn away a stray.

A happy song upon her heart.
Loved me from the very start.

Yes things would be far from calm
if Christmas in July brought mom.

But if that happened I know I’d be
on my way to an ever lasting destiny.

Those left behind would wonder why
my last Christmas had to be in July.

© Jul 22 2010 For Sweethearts, Christmas in July contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A   Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 1:58 AM
wow!!! soup mail,..LeeAnn
Watts Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Very well written. I love the flow and the imagery was enhanced well. Congrats on your win.
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 8:04 PM
I am glad you won with this one (though I can't see what place you got!) Congratulations.
Brown Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Congratulations Charles on your win in Linda-Marie Bariana's contest "Christmas in July" (For Men Only). Love, Carol
Villarosa Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM
A very endearing words, calming and why every passing of Christmas is a time to replenish. Congratulations on winning this contest, Charles. (^_^) Noel
Mehta Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Congrats on the 9th place win, Charles
Sweetheart Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 7:10 PM
Congrats Charles on your success in my contest Christmas in July For Men Only with this wonderful write .. and thankxxx for supporting my contests.. with luv..
Brown Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Like the humor in the 4th stanza.
Pace Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 1:22 PM
well done... everyone could use a great tribute to Mom. I could picture her with that fiery emotion that most red heads carry. If I could offer any minor advice at all, it would be that "ever lasting eternity" is a bit redundant... but that's easily changed (if you even want to). well done - Kevin
Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Oh, BOY< I think you are gonna score so high with this one, Charles. VERY good. Luv, Andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 4:47 PM
enjoyed
Gorelick Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 1:55 PM
I enjoyed this one..a very different and special take on this contest piece. BG
Brown Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Today as I read this piece you have written I am thankful that you have shared it with us. I hope you will present us with more of your poetry in the near future. Don't let your ink dry out. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Charles. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Enjoyed your poem Charles, i am also here sending you some soup mail,..p.d.
Nutter Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 3:20 AM
Such a wonderful tribute to your mother, an excellent write.
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