We moved this fall to a smaller home
Trimmed with apple trees and pines
When placing holiday boxes inside
My daughter made quite, the reply
She's only 8, with eyes bright blue
Her face, so devilishly coy
Mommy? she said, with a inquisitive voice
Where will will put all our toys?
When Santa comes we have no more room
For all of our gifts we will get
No fireplace to hang our stockings
We'll need a new place, don't forget!
I looked around the room, then smiled
And stated, "You know Hon, you're right!"
Let's put the boxes down, right now
And figure this out, with no fights!
She gazed upon the room so small
Then shouted "I've got an idea!"
Brimming with hope I said "Okay!
Tell me your great, new idea!"
She pointed and looked at the wooden columns
That separated the kitchen and den
Then said "I think we should hang them right here!
So Santa can find and fill them!!!!"
We smiled and agreed to hang them right now
We searched through the boxes at once
She took them out and hung them with pride
They've been hanging there now... for months!!
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This is a true story, dedicated to my Haley for her great ideas and for always being my Angel!!xxoo
Written December 4th, 2005
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Hi Ken, thank you for your wonderful comments and applause on my poem. My daughter is truly an Angel, so full of life and bubbles...I am happy that my imagery of that day was passed on through my words! That is what Christmas is, the little special things you can do to make memories together with those you love. I will definitely be sharing this poem with her!!! Thank you again. And a Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Jasmine
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Hi Sandi, Oh I just love this time of the year and I am so glad I was able to share this delightful situation with a poem. She is such a cheerful and optomistic child and always has a smile. Nothing brings her down! All of my children are a blessing for sure!! Glad you enjoyed this! Thank- you for the applause and compliments. Happy Holidays to you and yours too!!!! Jasmine
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Hello Sonja, thank you for the applause and good cheer about my poem, It was funny, but as soon as I saw the picture, I chuckled to myself, then the words came flowing down to the keyboard. I was smiling the whole time I was writing. MY Haley is such a delightful child with so much happiness to share. I am definitely blessed with all 4 of them!!! Thanks for reading and commenting! Jasmine
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Oh how cute! Children can be such a blessing, their innocense in how they approach a problem is delightful to behold
Thank you for sharing your muse with us
Best wishes in the contest and have the happiest of holidays! 
Sandi
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Nice and sweet story and great writen verses. I hope that your Christmas is going to be nice in your new home with all blessings and beauty for you and your family. Good luck in contest.
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Fantastic
Lmao, this was a brilliant write Jasmine and a sure winner!
Your poem was full of so much joy I can picture your little bubbly blue eyed girl just as plane as day saying and doing this. Your poem flowed wonderfully and I laughed all the way through it.....wonderful job! Good luck in this contest, Merry Christmas! Ken IBT........I think you should definitely share this with your lovely children.
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