Escape From Christmas
A typical Christmas morning45 total reviews
Comment from Ricky1024
"A Typical Christmas" is a Christmas Poetry Contest entry rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with No Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned most Perfectly.
Good luck with your contest entry and have a Blessed Christmas.
Doctor Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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"A Typical Christmas" is a Christmas Poetry Contest entry rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with No Grammar Issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned most Perfectly.
Good luck with your contest entry and have a Blessed Christmas.
Doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Doc. Merry Christmas to you, also.
Comment from Thomas Blanks
I have read this poem twice, and I simply do not understand. I raised three children and went through many Christmases, and I just can't see drinking Jim Beam over Jameson.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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I have read this poem twice, and I simply do not understand. I raised three children and went through many Christmases, and I just can't see drinking Jim Beam over Jameson.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Thomas. I couldn't tell the difference. My main drink is Moxie. That poem was factual until the last stanza.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Ha! Paul! You have explained it all so well, my friend! There is so much joy amidst the chaos and destruction of Christmas morning, but if you had nudged me, there is no doubt I'd be joining you for a Jim Beam!! I loved this. best, JohnC
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Ha! Paul! You have explained it all so well, my friend! There is so much joy amidst the chaos and destruction of Christmas morning, but if you had nudged me, there is no doubt I'd be joining you for a Jim Beam!! I loved this. best, JohnC
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, John. Those Christmas mornings are now just memories,
Comment from Spitfire
Typical is right. Love the part on giving up on the real tree. True here, too. Oh so true about the disappointment when the present is clothes. My grandmother always sent dresses to me on Christmas. What a bummer. Those mindless do have a value and your poem found it. Good luck in the contest, Paul.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Typical is right. Love the part on giving up on the real tree. True here, too. Oh so true about the disappointment when the present is clothes. My grandmother always sent dresses to me on Christmas. What a bummer. Those mindless do have a value and your poem found it. Good luck in the contest, Paul.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Shari. Those were the good old days.
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I think most parents will have had very similar experiences! Certainly computer technology and games do keep children quiet. However, what happened to books and reading?
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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I think most parents will have had very similar experiences! Certainly computer technology and games do keep children quiet. However, what happened to books and reading?
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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You are right, Sarah. Books seem to be things of the past. I'm afraid that there will be no books in the future.
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
Oh I remember those days
very well. The years have past and children grown and far away. Now it's not the same and I miss those days. You did a fantastic job. I love the rhythm and flow. Merry Christmas!
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Oh I remember those days
very well. The years have past and children grown and far away. Now it's not the same and I miss those days. You did a fantastic job. I love the rhythm and flow. Merry Christmas!
Comment Written 22-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, MM55. Those days are behind me, too, but the memories are still there.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Hahaha! You made me laugh out loud, several times. Your poem is well thought out and describes a typical family. Your rhymes flow smoothly and are not forced. I liked the humorous ending. Best wishes in the contest.
My family always says we are cutting back, and the floor is piled up each year with gifts.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Hahaha! You made me laugh out loud, several times. Your poem is well thought out and describes a typical family. Your rhymes flow smoothly and are not forced. I liked the humorous ending. Best wishes in the contest.
My family always says we are cutting back, and the floor is piled up each year with gifts.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, LJ. I think this hit home with a lot of families.
Comment from Nicki Nance
True story in many households. You did it justice in just enough detail. Good use of your senses - what you see, hear, and feel. I would like to have seen some child specific lines.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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True story in many households. You did it justice in just enough detail. Good use of your senses - what you see, hear, and feel. I would like to have seen some child specific lines.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Nicki. Maybe next Christmas I'll do a little more with the children.
Comment from royowen
This is probably a little different from all the other Christmas poems that I've read so far. This is beautifully written in ballad style poem, of all the Knick Knacks thst one experiences at Christmas time but one never, or hardly ever talks about, and exceptional on this epic, well done Paul,:merry Christmas, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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This is probably a little different from all the other Christmas poems that I've read so far. This is beautifully written in ballad style poem, of all the Knick Knacks thst one experiences at Christmas time but one never, or hardly ever talks about, and exceptional on this epic, well done Paul,:merry Christmas, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Roy. We have moved on, and are now awaiting for the great grandchildren.
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Wow, you?re in front of us
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Your Christmas poem not only gave me a chuckle but also brought back memories from long ago when chaos reigned and torn wrapping paper spread across the floor. Good luck in the contest Paul, I enjoyed
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
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Your Christmas poem not only gave me a chuckle but also brought back memories from long ago when chaos reigned and torn wrapping paper spread across the floor. Good luck in the contest Paul, I enjoyed
Comment Written 21-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Pearl. Like you, that poem is from memories from years ago. We have the grandchildren over now, and even they are no longer children. Grandchildren are probably right around the corner.
