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Dreams of Santa Claus

Children, holiday cheer, goodwill to men

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Comment from Ogden
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This is a very charming Christmas poem for children (my alliteration was unintentional, but apropos). 'Dreams of Santa Claus' should do well in the Rictameter contest. I plan to enter a poem, too, so good luck to both of us!

Ogden (Don)

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2019
    Don I will enjoy the reading of your, I am certain.
Comment from Boogienights
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Very nicely done! It makes me excited for christmas, as it will for any child whom it's read to. Great imagery, it paints a picture. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2019
    Thank you!
Comment from Bill Pinder
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Looks like you did a good job with this Christmas poem celebrating the Annual visit from Santa Claus to pass out his presents. I am very glad there's a
Higher reason for the season. Merry Christmas!
Bill

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Bill, I could not agree more and lesson we still do as a tradition at family Christmas gatherings is read the Christmas Story.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
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I think that you've set the stage and painted a scene for us. The artwork is just and added bonus and well placed. I like how you've presented this and enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Jeffrey thank you! I know our eight grandchildren are already marking off the days.
Comment from rspoet
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You've written an excellent Rictameter poem with the correct syllables
and identical words first and last.
Excellent imagery of Christmas and nice addition of rhyme
Well done
Good luck in the contest
Robert

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Robert, thank you first time around on this poetic style.
Comment from pome lover
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is that pronounced, ric-tah' "mit-ter?"
At any rate, congrats on writing a good one.
I do have to say, I've seen jollier smiles - but it made me laugh.
Good luck in the contest.
pome lover

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Thanks much it certainly is not the Jolliest Fellow I had in mind...
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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A fun children's offering in a Christmastime Rictameter -- great way to bring in the spirit of good cheer! ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls! ;)

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Thank you, I certainly do wish I could have found a Jollier smile...
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Rictameter about Christmas and the joy to see the children excited while waiting and writing letters about their special requests. Remember also the real reason for Christmas.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Sandra, you are so very correct there is a "reason for the season" but with eight grand children we still have a few that really think about old St Nick...
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Like your festive poem with Santa as the character. Christmas brings the best out of writers. Either we are happy or sad. Today I went shopping for some last minute preparations and found the store really busy.

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 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Rosemary you are the brave one out shopping. I am more lax and do wait to long, a very bad habit..
Comment from Therese Caron
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This is a great poem, and I think you did a great job with the rules. It is such a happy time when you have small children. The image is perfect, particularly in a child's poem. The rhyming is unique and really catchy. Nice work!

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 Comment Written 04-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2019
    Thanks Therese!