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The Smallest Elf... (for Mikey)
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The Smallest Elf... (for Mikey) |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Santa Claus was feeling blue, Poor Rudolph had the reindeer flu, My oh my, what can I do? To Mrs. Claus, did Santa stew, Santa summoned forth his elves, From their shop with toy filled shelves, I need suggestions, make them quick, Because poor Rudolph still is sick, Tomorrow night is Christmas Eve, Without red nose, how can I leave? I will get lost, won't find Tibet, Will probably crash into some jet, All the children, for whom you've toiled, Will be in tears, their Christmas spoiled, The elves they thought, and thought and thought, Not one idea, all was for naught, Elves work hard, but aren't real bright, Their bulbs are dim, there's not much light, Then from the back, said elf so wee, That Santa Claus, could barely see, I have a thought, I'd like to help, The others laughed, you foolish whelp, You are too small, such tiny elf, Can't even reach, toys' bottom shelf, Santa laughed, went HO HO HO!!! Tell me what you think you know, Wee elf replied, use fireflies, Their blinks will light up Christmas skies. On Christmas Eve, if you're awake, And to the skies, a gander take, I have a thought, that you'll be thinking, I now know why the stars are blinking. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is the sweetest poem! I love it! Very nicely done, Mike!  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wonderful Mike!! I emailed this poem to my grandson whom I know will delight in reading it ..... < !signature--> A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! [This message has been edited by Pepper (edited 12-15-1999).] |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful little tale Mike. Well written. My kids will enjoy this one. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
awwwwww! I hate to ditto others, but this is so sweet! This is a keeper, I'm printing it out! Lovely!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This should be a Christmas Classic! It is so wonderful!  Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This was fun to read! Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Made my eyes light up to see inside your imagination... HUGS Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I love this Mike. I have never seen a fire fly but I'll look for them in that Christmas sky. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike - That's delightful. Merry Christmas to you and those you love. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Michael II Junior Member
since 1999-12-11
Posts 21Here, there, everywhere |
I like it very good well done. I just hope poor Rudolph will get better. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you all so very much and Merry Christmas to you and yours. I have to admit, I enjoyed writing this poem. With my eldest daughter's wedding coming up, I haven't had much time for the Christmas spirit yet... but Passions lit the Christmas fire in me... lol and yes.. Rudolph is all better... he got his reindeer flu shot this year... [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 12-15-1999).] |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
This is so incredibly sweet. I too would like to print it out and give it to my grandchildren, with your permission of course. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
What? We have some folks here that have never seen fire flies!? Oh gees, now I know why I don't like California! LOL Oh Martie, you should come to Arkansas on a warm summer's night, and have fun chasing them around the yard, catching them, and making your own "homemade lantern"....!! It is so much fun! Guess there's too much commotion in CA for them to stick around.....*sigh Hey Mike! I echo all the above about this poem of yours! Fabulously sweet ! And indeed, sometimes it's the smallest who has the best answers.....if only we would listen better to them!  - - - If I can just touch you once, then I feel I have accomplished what I am called to do...- - pFF |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Would be honored WildChild. Thanks Femme for the gracious comment. If there is any question, I do not fall in the smallest category.... big goofus might be more descriptive. Was in Eureka Springs this fall, you all have a beautiful state and do recall some fireflies. *smile* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Mike this is so sweet and now you have me longing for summer. I do love the fireflies and Pennsylvania sure has more than it's fair share of them in the summer. I have seen fields literally aglow with them Oh thank you for the nice reminder of how small things can bring a smile to my face |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you kindly Hoot... have a few fireflies here in Ks. also... |
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andy Junior Member
since 1999-12-16
Posts 17 |
That is just a wonderful poem that I thought should go in a book of classics ! Beautiful work, just lovely !    |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Aw, how sweet, Mike! Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you kindly Andy and Elizabeth.... Merry Christmas! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wonderfully done, Mike. Truly enjoyed sharing this with Mikey. TY Michael |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
All of the above....... |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Thank you kindly Michael and Nan... Merry Christmas to all, and may your fireflies blink brightly. [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 12-23-1999).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are sooooooooooooooo busted! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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