Happy Holidays

All day I work for Santa
checking all his lists
of the gifts for children,
so no one will be missed.

Maureen wants dolly,
and Billy wants a bike.
Santa even knows
the gifts that you would like.

 I hope you have been good
and work hard every day
so I can load your gifts
into Santa's sleigh.

     I hope you have a good Sunday.  I'm planning to go to a street fair today.  Today I made a list of holiday words to use in helping me write my poems this month.  For today's challenge can you make your own list?  Let me know how many holiday words you come up with.  Have fun.

Grandma Asks

What would you like for Christmas?
My grandma asked of me.
I didn't know what to tell her,
or what my present should be.

I don't need another dolly,
I all ready have a bike.
So, I just shrugged my shoulders
and said, whatever you like.  

   If you'd like to hear me read this poem, go here:

https://soundcloud.com/joy-acey/grandma-asks-at

   

  Do you have a Christmas list?  Today, can you write a list poem about what you want for Christmas, or about the presents you are giving?  Have fun thinking.

Christmas Dolly

I am the wrapped doll

hidden under the tree

Won't you please hurry

to come and find me.

My hair is blond,

my eyes are blue.

I'm in this box

waiting for you.

I'm dressed in a ball gown 

for a party

a tiara on my head.

Will you promise

to always love me,

and take me with you

when you go to bed?

Can you tell me

what you will name me--

Robyn, Donna, Jeanne,

Linda Sue or Mamie?

Please hurry and find me.

Let us dance.  Let us twirl.

I'm looking forward to meeting

my own special girl. (or boy)

     Are you starting to feel the Christmas spirit?  I certainly am.  Today's poem is written for Linda, who suggested this poem--one written in the persona of a Christmas present, from the toy's point of view.  Today's challenge is to write a poem from the point of view of the toy.  What would a sled say?  I'm thinking the yo-yo would have quite a story to tell.  How about that drum, or even the angel on top of the tree?  Can you tell their stories?  Please share your poems.  Happy holidays